Article (French) - La mine d'or créative de l'Afrique _ Débloquer la croissance au milieu de défis sexospécifiques - 2025-06-10
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- Title
- Article (French) - La mine d'or créative de l'Afrique _ Débloquer la croissance au milieu de défis sexospécifiques - 2025-06-10
- Author
- Chimaraoke Izugbara; Kerryn Magak; Venantius Kirwana; Catherine Boasiako; Kadiata Gueye
- Year
- 2025
- Publication/Event Date
- June 10 2025
- Abstract
- This article, published on May 10, 2025, discusses how the creative sector has emerged as sub-Saharan Africa's next goldmine and most dynamic growth area, contributing nearly 4% of the region’s GDP and accounting for 8.2% of all jobs. Despite generating billions, the sector systematically marginalizes women through systemic gender biases and unequal access to opportunities. Gender inequity persists because creativity is often viewed as a masculine domain, resulting in a gender pay gap and undervaluation of women’s contributions. Women creatives face cultural taboos, resistance from male colleagues, pressure to juggle professional work with gender roles, and pervasive sexual harassment. Overcoming these barriers requires addressing societal norms and providing better access to funding and mentorship.
- Resource Subject
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- Gender
- Keywords/Access Points
- Education and Transitions; Chimaraoke Izugbara; Kerryn Magak; Venantius Kirwana; Catherine Boasiako; Kadiata Gueye; Gender-Related Bias; Gender Inequalities; Creatives
- Geographic Locations
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- Rwanda
- Ghana
- Ethiopia
- Nigeria
- Africa
- Language
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- French
- Demographic Groups
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- Women
- Youth
- Special Collections
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- Foundation Corporate Announcements
- Archival Record ID
- MFA.2025.1202