this study report is one of a number of research reports that are being commissioned by the SACO that are related to the National Research Agenda and the mapping of the South African CCIs, as defined in accordance with the 2009 UNESCO Framework for Cultur
This Research Report 4 is the fourth in a series of five reports that have been produced in response to a specific request from the Department of Arts and Culture (DAC) and the South African Cultural Observatory (SACO) that the scope of work and deliverables for this research study be presented in five separate reports. The table in Section 1.4 below reflects the scope of work undertaken in this study and the names of the reports within which each research topic is addressed.
The Department of Arts & Culture (DAC) has developed the National Research Agenda for research across the arts, culture and heritage (ACH) sectors and the cultural and creative industries (CCIs) of South Africa. The National Research Agenda is an attempt by the DAC to focus research efforts and resources towards achieving research outputs that would enhance the development of the CCIs in South Africa. It also serves to support the many policy imperatives of the Department, the South African Government and its stakeholders.
Initiated by the DAC through the Mzansi Golden Economy Strategy (2011), the South African Cultural Observatory (SACO) is a statistical and socio-economic research project, launched in 2014, which charts the socio-economic impact of the ACH sectors and the CCIs in South Africa. The SACO is headquartered in Nelson Mandela Bay where it is hosted by Nelson Mandela University on behalf of the DAC in partnership with Rhodes University and the University of Fort Hare.
As indicated in the scope of work for this study, which has been commissioned by Nelson Mandela University (NMU), this study report is one of a number of research reports that are being commissioned by the SACO that are related to the National Research Agenda and the mapping of the South African CCIs, as defined in accordance with the 2009 UNESCO Framework for Cultural Statistics (CSF).
The terms of reference for this study specifies that it will primarily be of a desk-top nature, though interviews with select stakeholders could add value. The engagement will also require interaction with the project team from Rhodes University which is currently completing the Employment and International Trade and Cultural Goods component of the study, to ensure that their findings are reflected where relevant to this study.
It is important to note that the purpose of this study is not only to state the macroeconomic findings, but also to provide interpretation and analysis of the data as it pertains to policy development and implementation in accordance with the National Development Plan (NDP) and relevant Department of Arts and Culture (DAC) policy initiatives.
The table below presents the scope of work for this study, along with the various technical reports that have been produced within which each element of the scope of work is addressed in detail.
