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Ministry of Culture and Handicrafts Industries is responsible for:

Developing and implementing legislation and policy related to protection and promotion of heritage and culture. This relates to:

• Crafts,
• Architecture and decoration
• Folklore
• Traditional instruments and tools
• Popular culture
• Stories and literature

Oversees and monitors institutions such as:

• The Mauritian Institute for Research and Material Heritage Training
• The office of National Museums
• National Foundation for the protection of Ancient Cities
• The National Library
• The Mauritanian Institute of Music, Fine Arts and Performing Techniques
• The Mauritanian Committee of Education, Culture and Science
• National Chamber of Traditional Handicraft industry.

Local

Local communes are responsible for building and maintaining sports and local culture facilities.

Responsible ministries/bodies

Ministry of Culture and Handicrafts Industries

Sources

Ministry of Culture and Handicrafts Industries

Article 2: Ordinance No 87-289 of 20 October 1987