Insights Out Africa: Creative Economy Programme

10 Questions

Match the following members with the consortium of Insights Out Africa:

Andani Africa = Leading creative economy experts CcHUB = Creative Economy Practice HEVA Fund = Investment in Africa’s creative economy TFCC = Tom Fleming Creative Consultancy

Match the following regions with the focus of Insights Out Africa:

Sub-Saharan Africa = Initial focus of Insights Out Africa West Africa = Year 1 focus of Insights Out Africa East Africa = Future focus of Insights Out Africa North Africa = Current focus of Insights Out Africa

Match the following topics with the focus of Insights Out Africa for Year 1:

Access to finance and investment = Year 1 focus of Insights Out Africa Cultural and Creative Industries = Year 2 focus of Insights Out Africa Policy and partnership = Year 3 focus of Insights Out Africa Strategic investments = Year 4 focus of Insights Out Africa

Match the following organizations with the power source of Insights Out Africa:

British Council = Power source of Insights Out Africa Andani Africa = Leading creative economy experts CcHUB = Creative Economy Practice HEVA Fund = Investment in Africa’s creative economy

Match the following goals with the vision of Insights Out Africa:

Transform the African creative landscape = Vision of Insights Out Africa Promote research in Africa = Mission of Insights Out Africa Develop new knowledge = Objective of Insights Out Africa Drive positive change in Africa’s creative economy = Commitment of the consortium

Match the following terms with their corresponding descriptions:

Investment = Funding, financing, or investing in the Creative and Cultural Industries (CCIs) Investment readiness = The preparedness of an investor to invest in the CCIs Investor readiness = The preparedness of an investee to attract investment Returns on Investment (ROIs) = The potential financial gains from investing in the CCIs

Match the following sources of investment with their descriptions:

State = Government support for arts and cultural activities Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) = Private sector sources of investment, such as banks and equity Private sector = Sources of investment from non-profit organizations Banks = Government institutions providing financial support

Match the following challenges with their descriptions:

Protecting Intellectual Property (IP) rights = Lack of access to finance for micro CCIs Limited data on CCI investment potential = Difficulty in leveraging IP rights as collateral Real and perceived skills and capacity gaps = Challenges in measuring the potential returns on investment Supply-side problem = Inadequate investment opportunities for CCIs

Match the following digital technologies with their descriptions:

Mobile devices = Supporting the growth of crypto-currencies and other mechanisms for trade and exchange Crypto-currencies = Democratising access to a range of services Digital technologies = Enabling economic participation across Africa Online platforms = Facilitating trade and exchange in the informal economy

Match the following characteristics of CCI enterprises with their descriptions:

Micro in scale = Operating in the formal economy, registered with the State Informal economy = Not registered with the State, often lacking access to finance Small-scale = Operating in the formal economy, with access to finance Creative and Cultural Industries (CCIs) = Entreprises that are micro in scale and operating in the informal economy

Test your knowledge about Insights Out Africa, a research and evidence programme initiated by the British Council to inform policy and investment in the African Creative Economy. Learn about the consortium of leading experts and their goals to drive positive change in the creative sector.