AIMS FOR THE INSTITUTE

1  To construct an International Institute of cultural excellence in The Gambia.

2  To serve as a home and focal point for ECCO Gambias activities all around the region.

3  To serve as a Institute of excellence in cultural expressions, in West Africa.

4  To serve as a think-tank for resource-persons internationally in Arts and Culture.

5  To attract the best talents in music, dance, drama, storytelling and design from the Sub-region and abroad.

6  To promote the use of Arts and Culture as a communication tool for development.

7  To promote trans cultural collaboration.

8  To support national efforts in protecting West African intellectual property.

9  To make West African Culture accessible for other students and teachers of culture.

10 To interface and network with institutions with similar objectives.