Belgium/ 8.4 Amateur arts, cultural associations and civil initiatives 
8.4.3 Associations of citizens, advocacy groups, NGOs and advisory panels
French-speaking Community of Belgium
Citizens' associations and NGOs are supported as cultural actors in their own right under decree: especially in the areas of youth and adult non formal learning.
The cultural policy of the French-speaking Community is based on a strong involvement of the opinion of instances (currently about thirty) which meet some consulting on sectoral policies and on specific issues: granting subsidies, recognitions...
Chapter published: 16-01-2018