Ghana has recently gone through a rigorous election period, resulting in the election of President-Elect John Dramani Mahama and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) into power.
The expectations of Ghanaians are high, and they will hold the new government accountable for its promises.
As the new administration prepares to fulfill its 120-day social contract, one sector that is eagerly awaiting attention is the creative industry.
Leading up to the election, Joy FM played a significant role in engaging stakeholders in the arts and hosting the historic Manifesto Debate on Creative Economy.
The NDC has put forward more than twenty-two policy ideas for the creative industry, but it is crucial for President Mahama to focus on priorities that will have a meaningful impact. One such priority is the need to scrap the idea of providing a television channel for events, which is seen as ineffective.
As President Mahama prepares to assume office, there are ten crucial things he must consider for the creative economy.
These include eliminating the position of Deputy Minister for the Ministry of Tourism, Arts, and Culture, completing the construction of amphitheaters, ratifying important legislative instruments, and implementing tax breaks for creative artists.
Additionally, President Mahama should engage stakeholders, improve the copyright system, prioritize the Marine Drive Project, reinstate cultural attachés in missions abroad, and enhance art education in schools.
