The additional programs have a complementary character and will not be primarily implemented. They are additional development possibilities for the communal areas or alternatives for a cultural, political or economic development cooperation.

1. Promotion of communal structures from which the projects of the cultural network can profit

Communal structures can be promoted if a project of the culture network can benefit from their development. This could be help in the building of campsites etc. Especially in the beginning of the projects the promotion of communal structures will only be a small part of the LCFNs investment. Wihtin in the scope of the infrastructure investments the basic principles of the LCFN like self responsibility, participation and a low financial input are of prime importance.

2. Support of research regarding traditional and modern cultures in Namibia

In the scope of the organisations possibilities the LCFN will support researches concerning traditional and modern cultures in Namibia. Like the original Damara-culture a lot of traditional cultures in Namibia are to be lost and forgotten during the next generations. From decade to decade it is more important to study and reanimate "endangered cultures".

3. Additional reseach and support of traditional cultures

Besides the work in the culture network and in the culture platform the LCFN will support traditional cultures. Possibilities are the promotion of original cultures in cooperation with the television etc. Also exhibitions of important parts of original cultures are a good possibility to present the traditional self-image and understanding especially for Namibians who are not able to visit the projects of the culture network.

4. Research and support of Namibia’s present cultur and art

Not only the traditional culture is in the focus of the LCFN. If possible the organisation will support and promote modern culture and art.

5. Promotion of an intercultural dialog in Namibia

The LCFN will initiate an intercultural dialogue within Namibia and between Namibia and other countries. In the scope of this important program the LCFN will start initiatives to strengthen cultural understanding, to fight stereotypes and attack prejudices. In this respect the LCFN will closely work together with Namibian politicians and Namibian educational institutes.

6. Public relation work concerning development policy in Namibia

To improve the public perception of the development in Namibia the LCFN will analyse the development policy in Namibia.

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