Building a Thriving Creative Arts and Tourism Industry

The next NDC Government will:

1. create and promote ‘The Black Star Experience’ as Ghana’s flagship Culture, Arts and Tourism brand to make Ghana a preferred tourism destination. The Black Star Experience will undertake a year-round celebration in all the major entertainment, artistic and educational disciplines. This will include the celebration of the following:

• The Pan African Month, Celebrating Heritage, History and Diaspora Engagement.

• The Ghana Film Festival and Awards Month.

• Ghana Music World.

• Culinary Month.

• Architecture, Design, Arts and Crafts.

• Fashion and Textiles Month.

• Literacy/Literary Month.

We will also:

1. Support young digital content creators in developing content that promotes Ghanaian culture.

2. Revive the Creative Arts Fund to provide sustainable financial support for start-ups and the ailing large, medium and small creative enterprises.

3. Review and strictly enforce broadcasting, digital media and local content provisions to stimulate local artistic productions.

4. Facilitate, enforce and enhance the collection and management system for copyrights and royalties in Ghana.

5. Partner with the private sector to build an ultra-modern recreation village with auditoriums for films, musical concerts and other special events.