Department of Arts and Culture expenditure overview

The Department of Arts and Culture presented an overview of its Medium-Term Economic Framework (MTEF) expenditure trends from 2006 to 2010 to the Portfolio Committee. The department’s budget has grown at an average annual rate of 25.6%. The 41% increase in expenditure on Heritage Promotion (Declared Cultural Institutions/National Museums, National Heritage Council (NHC), South African Heritage Resources Agency (SAHRA) and Geographical Names) can be attributed to investment in capital works projects, such as Freedom Park, and to the upgrading and maintenance of museums. The 26% increase in expenditure on National Archives, Records, Libraries and Heraldic Services is attributed to improvements to public and community library services.

See report and presentation, or listen to a recording on the link below.

http://www.pmg.org.za/report/20100324-department-arts-culture-its-budget-2010-11

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