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Whats in it for the creatives?

President with artists PIC: BWGOV
President with artists PIC: BWGOV

Despite abundant talent within the country, the local creative industry remains in its infancy with the potential to grow in leaps and bounds. With just over a month before the polls, creatives are looking for a political party that gives them hope by unlocking opportunities for a thriving entertainment industry. Arts&Culture reporter, GOITSEMODIMO KAELO looks at what the two main parties have on offer for the creatives

Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC)

The UDC is of the view that a youthful population is potentially a great social and economic dividend for a country where innovations, creativity and critical analysis of ideas and adoption of technologies are critical to enhance productivity and competitiveness. However, it says despite these advantages associated with a youthful population in the country, several challenges face this segment of the population but the ruling party has proved incapable of dealing with these challenges.

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