Creative Economy Week Uganda, a new initiative by the British Council is upon us and will be happening from March 12 – 16 at different venues including Makerere University, Ndere Centre, Motiv, and the British Council among other places.
The week will showcase a series of curated events aimed at emphasizing the significance of creativity, collaboration, and innovation in driving sustainable, dynamic, and inclusive growth.
This week-long initiative aims to highlight Uganda’s rich cultural heritage and its potential contribution to the global creative economy.
‘‘We are thrilled to bring Creative Economy Week to Uganda as part of the British Council. We look forward to bringing audiences, industry professionals, policymakers, creative entrepreneurs, and policymakers together to share their experiences and celebrate the power of the inspiring and influential work carried out by talented Ugandan creatives. Taking place across the city of Kampala as part of a carefully curated week of activity, we are excited to be bringing so many incredible partners and conversations together. Chilufya Besa, Country Director, British Council Uganda during a press briefing at the British Council.
Among the scheduled activities are a series of events aimed at fostering collaboration and partnership within Uganda’s creative sector including insightful discussions, networking opportunities, and engagements aimed at exploring the potential of Uganda’s creative and cultural industries.
Creative Economy Week Uganda aims to achieve several outcomes, including a better understanding of Uganda’s creative sector, increased collaboration and partnerships, enhanced appreciation of Uganda’s creative and cultural sector, and opportunities for new business development across the commercial, business, and cultural domains.
The event, open to all, will bring together industry professionals, policymakers, artists, and entrepreneurs. One of the focal points will be the celebration of Uganda’s textile heritage, including the Creative DNA Africa programme
Additionally, the week will feature the launch of the sector mapping report titled “Mapping the Current Landscape of the Culture and Creative Industries in Uganda,” conducted by CDEA in September 2023.
Creative Economy Week Uganda, a new initiative by the British Council is starting on the 12th to the 16th of March at different venues including Makerere University, Ndere Centre, Motiv, and the British Council among other places. The week will showcase a series of curated events aimed at emphasizing the significance of creativity, collaboration, and innovation in driving sustainable, dynamic, and inclusive growth. It’s free for all.
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