Welcome to InsightsOut Africa 💬

A Research and Evidence Programme to Inform Policy and Investment in the African Creative Economy

At Insights Out Africa, we are on a mission to ignite positive change in Africa’s Creative and Cultural Industries (CCIs) through rigorous research, actionable insights, and tangible impact. Our principles guide us as we work towards a brighter future for Africa’s creative economy.

The Research Team

This initiative is powered by the British Council which has convened a consortium of leading creative economy experts: Andani Africa, Creative Economy Practice at CcHUB, HEVA Fund, and Tom Fleming Creative Consultancy (TFCC). All are committed to driving positive change in Africa’s creative economy.

British Council

We are an organization that supports peace and prosperity by building connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and countries worldwide.

Creative Economy Practice

CCHub is an organization that enables African Creative Economy Growth, through Innovation and Technology Application; doing this by delivering projects and initiatives in research, ecosystem development, investment readiness, investor education and advocacy.

HEVA

HEVA is Africa’s first dedicated finance, business support and knowledge facility for creative industries.

TFCC

TFCC is the leading international consultancy for culture and the creative economy that has led projects in over 60 countries and 300 cities and regions.

Andani Africa

Andani.Africa is a research, insights, and strategic advisory company specialising in the creative and cultural industries. It was formed in 2016 out of a need to strengthen research approaches that address knowledge-gaps in the understanding of Cultural and Creative Industries (CCIs) in Africa.