disbursed CFAF42,465,000388215 in 2015, CFAF 541,885,419216 in 2016, CFAF217,600,000217 in 2017 and CFAF221 900 000218 in 2018. The desire to rationalise the allocation of such support led the Minister of Arts and Culture to form a Commission on Arts and Letters (CAL)219 on 26 October 2015. The Commission is an advisory body. 362- Furthermore, 2017 marked the publication of the first directory of cultural events in Cameroon. Its objective is to increase visibility of cultural events in the 58 divisions of the country and thereby promote cultural tourism. 363- Free access to major national cultural events organised by the MINAC such as the National Festival of Arts and Culture, the International Book Fair of Yaounde, the Traditional Music and Patrimonial Dance Festival, and the Heritage Arts and Archaeology Fair were guaranteed. §2: Protection of Cultural Properties and Interests of Cultural Stakeholders 364- Preservation and development of heritage, combating violation of cultural, national natural heritage were the major aspects in the protection of cultural properties while reform of the institutional framework of the collective management of copyright and neighbouring rights was the main concern in the protection of the interests of artists. A: Preservation and Development of Heritage 365- Law No. 2013/18 of 18 April 2013 governing cultural heritage, guarantees the conservation, protection, promotion and transmission of the national cultural heritage. In this regard, the State developed cultural sites and a partnership approach as part of conservation of cultural heritage220. Thus, the historic site of Bimbia, classified under the National Cultural Heritage in 2013 is undergoing restoration. It was the subject of an exhibition in 2016221. 366- The involvement of private promoters and traditional chiefdoms was characterised by the signing of a partnership agreement between MINAC and the National Council of Traditional Leaders, and the technical and financial support given to the Maritime Museum and museums of 15 Traditional Chiefdoms. Since 2014, MINAC grants an annual subvention of CFAF100,000,000222 to all Traditional Chiefdoms for their renovation, construction or even the establishment of cultural structures. 367- The first cultural, material and immaterial heritage inventory was produced in 2014. The operation continued in 2015 in South Region where more than 200 heritage elements were identified. In 2017, more than 300 cultural sites were identified in the 10 Regions of the country. 215 About 6, 832 .61 Euros. About 827 305 Euros. 217 About 332 213 Euros. 218 About 338,778 Euros. 219 Decision No. 123/MINAC/CAB of 26 October 2015 to lay down the composition of the Commission of Arts and Letters (CAL). The Commission is in charge of examining and giving its opinion on applications for financial support addressed to the Minister of Arts and Culture by songwriters, artists, cultural associations, enterprises, professional associations, spouses and ascendants of deceased artists who depend on the earmarked account for the support of cultural policies. 220 Temporary authorizations were granted to 2 Museums including the Millenium Ecological Museum in Ntouessong V village, Soa Subdivision, and “Elembe” in Nkombassi village in Nkoabang, Nkolafamba Subdivision. See Decision No. 2/MINAC/SG/DAJ/CER and Decision No. 3/MINAC/SG/DAJ/CER of 5 January 2017. 221 « Bimbia :Mémoire de l’esclavage et de la traite négrière au Cameroun », National Museum, 23 February 2016. 222 About 152 671 Euros 65 216