The Missing Investment Behind Africa’s Creative Exports
Across Africa, considerable attention is given to discovering, nurturing and celebrating creative talent. Far less attention is paid…
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Contributing to the Africa we want.
ORECA envisions an African cultural and creative sector where creativity can translate into livelihoods, enterprises and economic opportunity; where young people have the skills and pathways to build sustainable careers; where policymakers have the evidence and knowledge to make informed decisions; where institutions have the capacity to support the sector’s growth; and where culture has its rightful place in Africa’s development.
A Note from ORECA
We know Africa’s creative economy has potential. What happens next?
Recognition is important, but the questions are increasingly practical. Are policies informed by reliable data and evidence, and are they being implemented? Do institutions have the capacity to respond to the sector’s needs? Can creative businesses access finance that understands how they work? And are young people able to turn creativity into sustainable livelihoods and enterprises?
