Creative Professions Are Not Taken Seriously. Many creatives struggle to access financing because their intellectual property (IP) is not recognized as collateral, and the sector is often seen as “cosmetic” or just for entertainment
00:26 Meet Rita: Executive Director at the Innovation Village Hub
01:05 The African Creative Alliance and Its Vision
01:50 Building an Ecosystem for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
04:11 Challenges and Opportunities in the Creative Economy
06:22 Success Stories and Impact of the Youth Startup Academy
09:21 The Birth and Mission of Motive
11:47 The African Creatives Alliance: A Pan-African Movement
14:13 Understanding the Creative Economy
14:22 The Role of Policy and Investment
14:48 Trade and the Creative Economy
15:16 Financing and IP for Creatives
15:42 Moonshot Aid Report Insights
15:55 Infrastructure and Ecosystem Development
18:28 Protecting and Monetizing IP
19:04 Government and Private Sector Roles
20:09 Exploring Creative Professions
23:23 Rita's Vision for Africa
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As of 06.05.25