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How a strong creative industry helps economies thrive

Mehret Mandefro · TED

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When global leaders think about which industries can fuel economic growth, the arts are often overlooked. But filmmaker Mehret Mandefro says the creative sector actually has the power to grow economies -- while also helping safeguard democracy. In this captivating talk, she shares a behind-the-scenes look at how she's putting culture back on the economic agenda in Ethiopia, and explains why other countries would benefit from doing the same.

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Credits and licence

Institution
TED
Department
TED@BCG
Speaker
Mehret Mandefro
Year
2020
Level
For everyone
Language
English
Subjects
Economics, Art, architecture and design
Source
TED
Licence
CC BY-NC-ND 4.0, as TED states it. Non-commercial use only, and no changed versions. TED's terms
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