Event report #6: 2025: Renewed framework for Africa-Europe Cultural Relations
On 11 April 2025 culture Solutions’ Chair, Elise Cuny joined Sylvia Amann’s Deconfining Online Coffee Chat to present initial findings from the joint research initiative by culture Solutions and the South African Cultural Observatory (SACO) funded by the Africa-Europe Foundation (AEF): “Skills Foresight: The Creative Economy and the Untapped Potential of Cultural Cooperation for Africa-Europe Youth”.
Ahead of the release of two research reports looking at the policy framework for Africa-Europe Cultural Relations and future skills required by young creatives in South Africa to thrive in the cultural and creative industries (CCIs), the webinar report reflects on this valuable opportunity to bring together around twenty cultural professionals, policymakers, and researchers to exchange on key questions:
- How does the concept of cultural ecosystems reflect the renewed dynamics in Africa–Europe cultural cooperation?
- What are the essential ingredients for building strong and sustainable cultural ecosystems?
- How can Africa–Europe policy framework contribute to strengthening them?
