The project is timely given the huge impact experienced by the tourism industry, cultural and creative sectors as a result of the current coronavirus (Covid-19) crisis. In Jamaica, closure measures such as the nightly curfew and the prohibition of cultural events to halt the spread of the virus, have significantly affected the livelihoods of artists and cultural practitioners, while limiting cultural production and access to a wide range of cultural expressions.
Project Objectives
1) To develop a comprehensive profile of the Jamaican Cultural and Creative industries (CCIs) to guide cultural policy making.
2) Measure the economic contribution of the CCIs.
3) Identify recommendations and strategies for the development of key sectors.
Project Beneficiaries
– STATIN, Industry Associations, Industry Practitioners & Academia
– Regional entities through Knowledge Transfer Sessions to be hosted virtually – Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Cuba, Trinidad and Tobago