Africa Creatives Alliance
Organization Details
The Africa Creatives Alliance (ACA) is built on a Pan-African network of partners and
members dedicated to empowering and advancing the creative economy across Africa
by connecting, equipping, and supporting cultural and creative industries (CCIs). The
activities undertaken with partners and members enhance capabilities for achievingmutual goals.
Our Vision To strengthen Africa’s role as a global contributor to the creative economy
by building a vibrant, inclusive, and sustainable ecosystem that empowers creatives,
drives innovation, and fosters cultural and economic growth across the continent. Our
Mission To unite and strengthen Africa's creative economy through strategic
partnerships, advocacy, and capacity-building, creating a dynamic network of hubs,
incubators, and stakeholders that support sustainable growth, enhance market
access, and promote the cultural and economic value of creativity across the continent.
Impact Story
The ACA’s work is structured through four strategic pillars, each
reinforcing the goal of establishing a dynamic, well-financed CCI ecosystem that
enhances access to capital, scales creative businesses, and fosters long-term
sustainability and economic growth. Pillar 1 – Ecosystem Building and Convening
strengthens Africa’s creative ecosystem by uniting hubs, incubators, accelerators, and
maker spaces across Africa, creating partnerships with government, NGOs, academia,
development agencies, and private sector entities to drive collaborative, system-level
change. Pillar 2 – Evidence-Based Advocacy & Policy Influence contributes to CCI-
supportive policies by developing a research roadmap, mapping creative industries,
establishing a centralized data hub, and advocating for global standards and
intellectual property rights. Pillar 3 – Education and Capacity Building enhances skills
and capabilities in the ecosystem by training hubs, freelancers, financial entities, and
governments, supporting business-arts connections, and producing knowledge
resources for regional and Pan-African ecosystems. Pillar 4 – Infrastructure and
Investment Facilitation builds infrastructure and mobilizes investments through
targeted strategies to attract funding, innovative financing tools, digital platforms for
investor connections, and investments in physical and distribution infrastructure.
Through these pillars, the ACA is forging a resilient, interconnected creative economy
that contributes to elevating African creativity on a global stage.
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