The primary role of the Ministry of Arts and Culture the world over is to create a conducive environment that enables growth, development, and investment in the arts sector. This is mainly achieved through creation of a broad based policy framework, in this case an Arts and Culture Policy. The policy should provide a vision and direction to be pursued by the sector.

However, it is sad to learn that the review of the cultural policy that started during the inclusive government has been going on and on with no finality. The process of the culture policy review in itself is a very controversial one. However, this is a discussion for another day. In the absence of a robust policy framework, it is very difficult for the ministry to steer the sector to where it is supposed to be.

http://www.thestandard.co.zw/2015/07/12/ministry-of-sport-arts-and-culture-an-eggless-hen/