The South African Cultural Observatory would like to invite you to its Focus Group Discussion on Cultural and Creative Industries Economic Trends
Creative South Africa, we need you. Help us:
- Influence policy.
- Unlock potential.
- Drive Change.
The South African Cultural Observatory would like to invite you to its Focus Group Discussion on Cultural and Creative Industries Economic Trends
Who should attend? All creatives that work in any part of the Cultural or Creative Industries in South Africa?
Dear Creative - This is your invitation to be part of research commissioned to the South African Cultural Observatory (SACO) by the National Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC) on the most important economic trends affecting the sector in South Africa.
Join an online focus group on Wednesday the 27th of November to share your opinions on trends like online platforms and streaming services, copyright protection, working in the “gig” economy, global value chains and environmental sustainability.
Find (i) more information about the project and (ii) the link to register here: https://tinyurl.com/bde54e7x
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