Reconsidering Cultural Entrepreneurship in Senegal

Some time ago, I came across a PhD Thesis by Jenny Fatou MBAYE, a UNESCO African Specialist entitled "Reconsidering Cultural Entrepreneurship: Hip Hop Music Economy and Social Change in Senegal, Francophone West Africa" (LONDON SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS AND POLITICAL SCIENCE, London, July 2011). The author speaks about contradictions of the music economy and about the … Continue reading Reconsidering Cultural Entrepreneurship in Senegal

Promoting the Next Generation of Cultural Entrepreneurs

In a blog post entitled "Promoting the Next Generation of Cultural Entrepreneurs", Dr Varbanova, a lecturer, consultant, researcher, and writer in the areas of cultural policy, strategic management, and entrepreneurship, talks about her participation at the Salzburg Global Seminar for a strategy session convened on ‘Promoting the Next Generation of Cultural Entrepreneurs: Planning for Success’. … Continue reading Promoting the Next Generation of Cultural Entrepreneurs

Trade in Creative and Cultural Goods and Services in South Africa

In June 2013, a Report entitled "Trade in Creative and Cultural Goods and Services, in the context of EU-South Africa Development of Creative Industries in South Africa" has been published through a EU project run by the British Council along with its partners VANSA, Arterial Network, and EUNIC South Africa under a EuropeAid (European Commission) … Continue reading Trade in Creative and Cultural Goods and Services in South Africa