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GoGlobal: How can contemporary design collaboration and e-commerce models grow the creative industries in developing countries?

Year: 2009

Type: conference-paper

Abstract: Using previous case studies by the authors and a current live project, this paper considers whether the creative industries in a developing country (Ghana, Africa) can be nurtured through design collaboration and an e-commerce model to contribute significant economic growth through increasing international trade. The paper draws on practical experience of five annual projects, with a focus on GoGlobal Africa. Initiated in 2005, GoGlobal is a collaborative design research activity between the University of Technology Sydney, the Royal College of Art, the London School of Economics, RMIT Melbourne, and other partnering organisations. GoGlobal Africa was initiated in 2008 with 3 phases: creative studio with design students from the RCA UK and KNUST Ghana; an e-commerce process for supply, distribution and marketing; and a âhubâ location to facilitate project delivery and dissemination. The context to GoGlobal is informed by the UNCTAD studies of global creative industries.

Source: Research Repository (University of Gloucestershire)

Authors: Terry Barker, Ashley Hall

Language: English

Topic: Cultural Industries and Urban Development

Subfield: Urban Studies

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Decent work and economic growth, Partnerships for the goals, Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Open Access status: green

Funders: RMIT University, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council

OpenAlex ID: W1497558045

FWCI: 26.1

Cites: 5

Cited by: 9

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