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Why the Creative Economy Matters for Uganda — and how Uganda One is unlocking it

Uganda's creative economy is one of the most underexploited engines of growth on the continent. Here is why it matters, and what Uganda One Festival is doing to change that.

Across Africa, the creative economy is one of the fastest-growing job creators — particularly for young people. Uganda is no exception.

The 9 domains of the Uganda One Festival span hundreds of thousands of livelihoods. From the cotton farmer who feeds the fashion industry, to the producer mixing the next hit single, to the artisan weaving baskets exported to boutiques in Europe.

Uganda One Festival exists to connect these threads — bringing buyers, sellers, partners, regulators and customers into one room so the entire ecosystem can grow together.

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