The Tunisian Observatory for Culture and Arts
As part of its commitment to support culture and arts as a means of social change, DCS established the Tunisian Observatory for Culture and Arts in 2024 as a quality initiative aimed at building knowledge in artistic and cultural studies, with a focus on southern Tunisia. The Observatory is dedicated to providing accurate data and in-depth analysis on artistic and cultural practices in the region, based on the organization’s belief in the importance of scientific research in promoting the role of arts as a driving force for sustainable societal development.
(Sustained Success)
Vision
No Name EcoLab was born from a deep reflection on our region’s environmental challenges and opportunities. As part of DCS’s broader missionThe Observatory aims to be a research reference, and a reliable source of information regarding arts and culture, with a focus on developing a deeper understanding of the cultural reality in southern Tunisia, a region that bears a rich cultural heritage and multifaceted artistic practices. Through its vision, the Observatory seeks to empower the community and cultural actors to access objective and quality knowledge and support informed and sustainable decision-making., EcoLab aims to create a positive and sustainable relationship between people and their environment. We explore how we interact with the land, how we coexist with nature, and how we can preserve and transform local resources through experimentation, education, and creativity — all while ensuring long-term environmental sustainability for future generations.
Strategic Objectives:
1. Produce quality research knowledge:
The Observatory serves as a platform for the production and dissemination of research that sheds light on arts and culture in southern Tunisia. It also aims to enhance understanding of the opportunities and challenges facing culture, thus contributing to the development of sustainable strategies to support art.
2. Establish a reliable cultural reference:
The Observatory aspires to be a major source of studies and analyses related to the artistic and cultural scene in Tunisia. By providing accurate and systematic data, the Observatory contributes to building a clear and comprehensive view of the cultural reality.
3. Documentation and dissemination of knowledge:
The Observatory adopts the task of documenting and disseminating artistic and cultural practices through research reports, publications, and scientific courses. This documentation seeks to enhance public understanding of the importance of arts and culture.
4. Develop and propose cultural policies
The Observatory focuses on providing evidence-based recommendations to decision-makers on improving cultural policies in Tunisia. By analyzing data and foreseeing future challenges, the Observatory contributes to formulating and presenting proposals to the relevant stakeholders.