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Unlocking the potential of creative industries for jobs and growth
- the EU's international role | international cooperation
- Wednesday 21 February 2024, 11:00 - 12:30 (CET)
Practical information
- When
- Wednesday 21 February 2024, 11:00 - 12:30 (CET)
- Where
- InfoPoint and Webex Meetings
- Languages
- English
- Organisers
- International Partnerships InfoPoint
Description
InfoPoint conference: CreatiFI - The Cultural and Creative Industries Financing Initiative
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CreatiFI – The Cultural and Creative Industries Financing Initiative is the first EU action that specifically targets investments in cultural and creative industries through financial instruments. Building on inputs from the European Commission, the World Bank, Proparco and drawing on lessons learned from the ACP-EU Culture programme and the views of cultural entrepreneurs, the info point will be an opportunity to discuss opportunities and challenges for investing in culture and creativity.
Speakers
- Annica Floren, Deputy Head of Unit INTPA G3
- Aya Kasasa, Expert in charge of Culture, Migration, Urbanisation & Demography, Department of Political Affairs and Human Development, OACPS
- Jean Pesme, Global Director, Finance, Competitiveness and Innovation Global Practice; Finance, World Bank
- Ludivine Houssin, Program Coordinator, Technical Assistance and Blended Finance Unit, PROPARCO
- Jessie McComb, Senior Private Sector Development Specialist, World Bank
- Eddie Hatitye, Executive Director of the Music in Africa Foundation (Johannesburg, South Africa) and implementing partner of the ACP-EU Culture Programme
- Shamina Rajab, Managing Director at Black Rhino VR and Beneficiary of the ACP-EU Culture Programme (Nairobi, Kenya)
- Paulo Chibanga, CEO Khuzula investments & Managing Director, X-Hub creative incubator and ACP-EU Culture Beneficiary (Maputo, Mozambique)
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