Objectifs :
The Ministry derives its mandate from the Namibian Constitution, in particular Article 20 which deals with education, and Articles 19 and 21 which make provision for arts and culture. The Ministry’s mission is to educate and train for sustainable national development and promote arts and culture, with a vision to be a Ministry of Excellence in providing quality education and promoting arts and culture for the prosperity of the Nation. The aim is to encourage mutual understanding, respect and tolerance and thus to achieve national unity. The preservation of the cultural legacy is another priority. Ultimately, it is a high-level strategic document setting out principles and priorities for the Ministry of Education and Culture (now the Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture).
Mesures de restitution :
Aucun.
The 2001 Policy provides the philosophical and administrative foundation for caring for heritage. The National Heritage Act 2004 provides the legal tools and authority for restitution.
Limitations du cadre :
The policy framework lacks specific mechanisms for international cultural property restitution. While it establishes domestic cultural preservation mandates, it does not provide direct authority for pursuing restitution claims from foreign institutions or negotiating international heritage recovery agreements. The National Heritage Act, 2004, which operates under the policy’s broad umbrella, is the law that establishes Namibia’s legal framework for pursuing international restitution claims and recovering heritage.
