South African Cultural Observatory
Bio
Initiated by the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture through the Mzansi Golden Economy Strategy (2011), SACO is a statistical and socioeconomic research project launched in 2014 that examines South Africa’s CCIs, and arts, culture and heritage sectors.
It uses use a range of innovative statistical methodologies, audits and research tools to understand the creative economy. Its main purpose is the development of a comprehensive cultural information system that continuously captures cultural data and monitors and evaluates government initiatives in the ACH sectors and CCIs.
Videos
Exploring the Impact of Artificial Intelligence on South Africa's Cultural and Creative Industries
South African Cultural Observatory Mapping Study video
Virtual Dissemination Workshop on the Reviewing & Evaluation of the funding model within the sector
Capacity Building Workshop on Decent work and Funding issues in the CCI's
Elevating Animation Workshop: How do we do it, together? – Webinar – 13 November 2023
Why creativity matters and why the SA Cultural Observatory counts it
Presidential Employment Stimulus Programme 2021
Presidential Employment Stimulus Programme
Yvonne Chaka Chaka Singing
Interview with Professor Urmilla Bob from UKZN
Interview with Professor Jen Snowball of Rhodes University
Interview with Yvonne Chaka Chaka for Women's Day
Interview with Unathi Lutshaba, Executive Director of SACO, in Port Elizabeth
DAC 2019
#SACOConf2018: What it mean to be a woman in the cultural & creative industries.
#SACOConf2018 Highlights Reel
#SACOConf2018 Day 1 reel
SACO - Behind the scenes
South African Cultural Observatory - An Introduction
The South African Festivals Economic Impact Calculator (SAFEIC) Guide
#SACOConf2017: Creative Economy & Development - Day 2
#SACOConf2017: Highlights Reel - The Creative Economy & Development
#SACOCon2017: Creative Economy & Development – Day 1
SACO National Conference 2016 - Counting Culture
Port Elizabeth, South Africa
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