World Conference on Creative Economy
BALI: Indonesia is planning to hold the first ever “World Conference on Creative Economy” (WCCE), involving stakeholders and representatives from governments, private sectors, think-tanks, civil society, international organizations, as well as media and experts in the creative economy. The theme of the WCCE is “Inclusively Creative” that will discuss five main issues, namely social cohesion, regulations, marketing, ecosystem, and financing.
The World Conference on Creative Economy will discuss issues and challenges on creative economy. WCCE takes place on 6 – 8 November 2018 at Bali Nusa Dua Convention Centre (BNDCC). Read more: https://www.wcce.id/
Creative industries contribute Rp 1.12 quadrillion to GDP, says Bekraf
JAKARTA: Creative Economy Agency (Bekraf) head Triawan Munaf has said that the creative industry sector contributed Rp 1.12 quadrillion (US$73.74 billion) to gross domestic product (GDP) this year. Triawan said that creative industries' contribution to GDP growth had increased from year to year, from Rp 852.56 trillion (9.29 percent) in 2015 to Rp 922.59 (7.44 percent) in 2016, and more than Rp 1 quadrillion (7.57 percent) in 2017. He added that growth in creative industries exceeded growth in the national economy. Read more: http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2018/10/24/creative-industries-contribute-rp-1-12-quadrillion-to-gdp-says-bekraf.html
Creative industries next growth area in PH: Oxford Business Group
MANILA: Studies by the Oxford Business Group (OBG) indicate that creative industries may be the growth engine that Southeast Asian countries, like the Philippines and Indonesia, need to counteract any slowdown in their respective economies. OBG Asia Regional Editor Patrick Cooke said the Philippines, specifically, has inherent advantages which lend itself to developing local creative industries. “First and foremost, it has a large consumption-driven internal market, buoyed by advantageous demographics. The median age is one of the lowest in Asia,” said Cooke. “This creates a fertile ground for a vibrant youth culture to flourish, sustained on a diet of music, film, fashion, arts and online content. The innate Filipino creativity and all-pervasive musicality is impossible for first-time visitors to the country to ignore; the challenge lies in harnessing this for wider economic benefits,” he added. He said the country can also capitalize on existing talent pool in its business process outsourcing (BPO) sector, who are already digitally savvy. Read more: http://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1052500
Switzerland-based Levedo Foundation, in partnership with Pro Helvetia Johannesburg, is calling on all professional jazz musicians based in South Africa to apply for its short-term relief fund.
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OVER 100 new jobs have been created in Nigeria in part of the British Broadcasting Corporation's (BBC) biggest expansion since the 1940s. BBC is investing in the Nigerian television market - and in the process ensuring stories focus on young people and women across the whole of West Africa.
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UNITED KINGDOM: The creative industries grew at twice the rate of the wider economy in 2015-16, new British government statistics have claimed. Now worth £91.8 billion in terms of gross value added to the UK, the sector grew by 7.6% over the year, while the economy as a whole grew by 3.5% in the same period.
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SAN FRANCISCO: New data from HoneyBook shows that, simply stated, women creatives need to charge more for their services and match their male counterparts. HoneyBook, the business management platform for entrepreneurs in creative industries, recently released the first-ever report dedicated entirely to the gender pay gap among self-employed creative professionals.
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Cultural and sports impact on the economy can and should be measured, valued
GOVERNMENT strategic foresight is a powerful thing when it takes flight. Take the Mzansi Golden Economy Strategy (2011) – which gave birth to the South African Cultural Observatory (SACO), hosted by Nelson Mandela University since 2015 – for example.
Minister Zizi Kodwa unveils new award ceremony: “The South African Creative Arts Awards”
The South African Creative Arts Awards will be the be most desired recognition and cultural recognition in the South African creative industry. The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture intends to hold the South African Creative Arts Awards annually.
Research week
Nelson Mandela University hosted their second annual Research Week on 11-15 September 2023 as part of their continued effort to foster engagement and partnership to contribute to the research culture within the institution.
Honouring Mandela - A Day To Give
On Mandela Day, Gelvandale High School hostel received assistance from the South African Cultural Observatory, Nelson Mandela University, and other various organizations.
SAMA Professionalisation Workshop 21 - 22 August 2023
The South African Cultural Observatory (SACO) took part in a discussion with the stakeholders in the Museum industry on the professionalization of heritage in South Africa. The discussion was aimed at finding ways to professionalize the work Museums do in SA. The Museum stakeholders would like their work to be qualified by SAQA so that when they enroll students, they (students) can come out with a qualification that is graded.
