246.
With regard to other areas of culture such as cinema, art, music, theatre, painting, literature,
choreography, dance, singing, etc., Chad is beginning to make a name for itself with the numerous
continental and international awards received.
The Ministries of Culture, Youth and Sports,
Economy, Trade and Tourism are in charge of the management of all cultural and artistic heritages.
247.
The Government has set up mechanisms to promote and safeguard the creation of artistic and
literary works. These include:
the National Library pursuant to Ordinance No. 007/PR/2011;
the national museum and regional museums;
reading and cultural activities centres (CLACs) in all regions;
the Copyright Office (BUTDRA);
Circular No. 031/PR/PM/MCJS/DGC/SG/DASC/10 of 9 November 2010 governing
cultural and artistic events in the Republic of Chad;
Unearthing of the fossil remains of Toumaï;
institutionalization of the National Support Fund for Artists by Ordinance No. 012/PR/2011
of 24 February 2011;
institutionalization of the “Miss Chad” election;
Support for the organization of traditional dance festivals;
institutionalization of National Youth Day;
celebration of the Festival of Music;
the promotion of tourism through the establishment of the Tourism Office;
the establishment of an Archives Department;
the institutionalization of the National Week of School and University Sporting activities;
the institutionalization of holiday camps;
the establishment of internet cafés;
the establishment of the national youth support fund;
the establishment of the Fund for the promotion of sports; and
the inscription of Lake OUNIANGA on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
F. Right to housing
248.
Article 14 of the African Charter states that “The right to property shall be guaranteed. It may
only be encroached upon in the interest of public need or in the general interest of the community
and in accordance with the provisions of appropriate laws”.
249.
Improving access to decent housing for the greatest number of households is one of the
Government's policy priorities.
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