Higher Education and Policy for Creative Economies in Africa: Developing Creative Economies

The book explores the role of the creative economies in African countries, focusing on higher education and policy. It concludes by highlighting the need to understand these pillars in the context of African case studies. All royalties will be donated to the CDI.

Format: Hardback
Length: 164 pages
Publication date: 06 November 2020
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The book delves into the profound impact of creative economies on various African countries, including Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, and Uganda. It explores the emergence and potential support of creative economies within these nations. Contributors focus on two critical dimensions: the role of higher education and the role of policy.

Firstly, they examine the role of higher education and alternative forms of specialized education in nurturing and developing the creative aspirations of students and future creative workers in these countries. They analyze how these institutions can provide the necessary knowledge, skills, and opportunities to fuel the growth of the creative sector.

Secondly, the contributors delve into the role of policy in fostering the agendas of the creative economy. They consider the historical dimension of policy interventions and their impact on the development of the creative industries. Recognizing the absence of comprehensive policy frameworks in some African countries, they emphasize the need for tailored approaches to support the unique characteristics and challenges of the creative economy in Africa.

The book concludes by reflecting on how the two pillars of creative economy development, often taken for granted in studies of creative economies in the global north, require a distinct understanding within the context of the selected case studies in Africa. It emphasizes the importance of recognizing the specific nuances and complexities that shape the creative sectors in these countries.

This book holds immense value for students, scholars, and professionals engaged in researching the creative economies in Africa across the humanities and social sciences. By purchasing this book, readers contribute to a meaningful cause, as all royalties from its publication will be donated to the not-for-profit organization The Craft and Design Institute (CDI) in South Africa. The CDI is dedicated to supporting capacity building for young creative practitioners from disadvantaged backgrounds, fostering the growth and development of the creative industry in Africa.

In conclusion, this book offers a comprehensive and insightful exploration of the role of creative economies in African countries. It sheds light on the potential for growth and development within the creative sector and highlights the importance of education, policy, and community engagement in nurturing and sustaining the creative economy. By supporting this publication, readers contribute to a more inclusive and prosperous African creative industry.

Weight: 352g
Dimension: 143 x 222 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367481957