NACZ Director appointed to IFACCA Board
The National Arts Council of Zimbabwe’s (NACZ) Director, Mr Nicholas Moyo, has been appointed to the board of the International Federation of Arts Councils and Culture Agencies (IFACCA), a global network of arts councils, ministries of culture, and government agencies.
The appointment came during the ongoing 9th World Summit on Arts and Culture held in Stockholm, Sweden, with the theme “Safeguarding Artistic Freedom.”
At the IFACCA meeting, Mr Moyo was elected to the 12-member board, comprising committed leaders in the arts and culture sector who oversee the good governance and sustainability of the Federation.
As part of the board, he will provide guidance and insight in shaping the federation’s strategic vision and direction, consider expressions of interest for membership, and guide and inform the work of the Secretariat to ensure it delivers on the IFACCA Strategy.
Mr Moyo’s appointment to the International Board will see him chairing the Africa Regional Chapter of the Federation, which comprises National Committee member states, mostly officials of the Ministry of Culture or arts council, whose primary role is to support the arts and culture through investment, promotion, and policy.
The appointment highlights the important role Zimbabwe plays in the arts and culture sector in Africa.
The IFACCA was formed in 2000 as a grouping of arts councils, ministries of culture, and government agencies that advance arts and culture.
The member institutions represent over 70 countries in developed and developing countries across Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and the Pacific.
Mr Moyo has been at the helm of the NACZ for the past five years, overseeing the formulation and implementation of stakeholder-driven policies aimed at achieving professionalism, industrialisation, and digitalisation of the Cultural and Creative Sector in Zimbabwe, in line with the National Development Strategy 1 (NDS1) and Vision 2030.
The appointment of Mr Moyo to the IFACCA board is significant for Zimbabwe as it provides a platform for the country to showcase its cultural diversity and artistic talent.
Zimbabwe has a rich cultural heritage and is known for its unique music, dance, and art forms.
The appointment of Mr Moyo will provide an opportunity for Zimbabwe to network and collaborate with other countries in the sector, promoting cultural exchange and tourism.
