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Supporting cultural and creative industries: interview with Annica Floren from the European Commission and Manal Tabet from Proparco

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Manal Tabet, Deputy Head of the Technical Assistance & Blending Unit at Proparco, and Annica Floren, Deputy Head of Youth, Education, Culture Unit at the European Commission

At a time when Africa, the Caribbean, and the Pacific are brimming with creative talent yet face persistent obstacles in accessing financing, the European Union and Proparco have joined forces to tackle this challenge through the CreatiFI programme (The Cultural and Creative Industries Financing Initiative). In this joint interview, Annica Floren (European Commission) and Manal Tabet (Proparco) explain how these new financial instruments aim to transform the landscape of cultural and creative industries (CCI) in sub-Saharan Africa.

Through innovative guarantees, technical assistance, and synergies with the Global Gateway strategy, Annica Floren, Deputy Head of Youth, Education, Culture Unit at the European Commission, and Manal Tabet, Deputy Head of the Technical Assistance & Blending Unit at Proparco, reveal the ambitions of a scheme designed to stimulate investment, support employment, and catalyze inclusive growth within a sector buzzing with activity and innovation.