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Africa's Creative Economy Set for Growth, Needs Support

3/6/2026

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Africa's creative economy, valued at about USD 59 billion, is poised for growth due to a youthful population and women's leadership.
A Boston Consulting Group (BCG) report urges better access to finance, stronger intellectual property laws, and improved infrastructure to support this expansion.
Women-led businesses face funding gaps that amount to less than 10% of available capital.
Ethiopia and Rwanda show targeted support can create jobs and drive social uplift.

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Story summary

Africa's creative economy, valued at about USD 59 billion, is poised for growth due to a youthful population and women's leadership.
A Boston Consulting Group (BCG) report urges better access to finance, stronger intellectual property laws, and improved infrastructure to support this expansion.
Women-led businesses face funding gaps that amount to less than 10% of available capital.
Ethiopia and Rwanda show targeted support can create jobs and drive social uplift.