Creative Destruction and the Future of the Creative Economies in Africa and the Developing World

Creative Destruction and the Future of the Creative Economies in Africa and the Developing World explores how technological disruption, digital transformation, and cultural resilience are reshaping creative industries across the Global South. Drawing on Schumpeter’s concept of creative destruction, it examines how innovation can both dismantle old systems and open new pathways for inclusive growth. The keynote calls for policies and ecosystems that harness disruption to empower creators, protect cultural authenticity, and build sustainable, future-oriented creative economies.

Dr Keith Nurse - President, College of Science Technology & Applied Arts Trinidad & Tobago

Q&A facilitated by Prof Pamela Maseko  —  Executive Dean, Faculty of Humanities, Nelson Mandela University, South Africa