Analysis of the economic policy and cultural activities in Nigeria, presented by Tagbo Alex at the university of applied sciences Berlin in 2009

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Cultural values
It‘s economic effect
in
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TAGBO ALEX

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Contents
Introduction
Cultural policy
Instruments of cultural policy
Sectorial policies
Cultural industries
Problems of publishing industries
Conclusion

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Introdution
What is culture ?
This is a way of life,the customs and beliefs
and social organisation of a particular country or
group.
What are cultural values?
- as an ethic approach by groups,societies,or
individuals that are largely shared by
members.
- as an identity.

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Cultural policy
Analysis and understanding of the Nigerian
cultural life,value,need and expectation of the
people.
Building up of a national cultural identity.
Development of cultural infrastructure and
introduction of new technologies in cultural
activities.
Establishment of links between culture and
education.

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Instruments of cultural policy
 Financing and planning of
cultural activities:
Building of museum,
theaters and establishments of
libraries.
 Legislation:
Constitutional provision for
the right of the people to
develop and promote their
culture as well as identity.

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Sectoral policies
Cultural heritage:
Preservation of
cultural arts in national
museums.
Artistic and literary
creation:
Support or
assistance from the
ministry to the artist,
writers etc.

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Cultural industries
 Publishing and reading:
Increased number of
publishers and writers in
boosting the educational
sector.
 Broadcasting :
This is motivated by two
factors; politics and education.
This proves to be a powerful
means for the emancipation of
ethnic cultures and values.

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Problems of publishing industries
Printing equipments are rather obsolete and
scarce.
Shortages of papers.
Publishing personnels are not well trained.
Low or no support to publishers.
Poor promotion and distribution.
Piracy.

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Conclusion
The most important issue of cultural
development is certainly the creation of either
national Nigerian or affirmation of ethnic
cultural identity.
Development of education,establishment and
growth of cultural industries all reflect the
constant processes of change in Nigeria life and
Nigerian cultures.

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Thanks for your attention