May 16, 2025|
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|7 months agoCultural Aid Cuts Threaten Swiss Soft Power
Switzerland's decision to cut cultural aid funding, including the South Culture Fund, raises concerns about diplomatic impact and global artistic exchange.
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- Switzerland's South Culture Fund (SKF) will be discontinued by 2028
- The SKF has been funded by Swiss Development and Cooperation Agency since 2010
- Over 10,000 artists and collectives have benefited from SKF since 1991
By The Numbers
CHF 700,000
Annual SKF budget
0.23%
Global cultural development aid percentage
CHF 3.7 million
SDC cultural partner funding 2024
They Said
"Culture is nothing more than international relations-building"
"What do you do if you find an amazing artist and you want to bring them over?"
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Switzerland's Cultural Aid Cuts: A Diplomatic Setback
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The South Culture Fund: Three Decades of Artistic Bridge-Building
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Impact on Global Cultural Exchange
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Diplomatic Implications and Soft Power
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