Importance of Protecting Creative Works for Economic Value
Latest Tanzania civil society news · Importance of Protecting Creative Works for Economic Va… explained · 2026 updates · updated Aug 21, 2026 · breaking news · latest updates · explained
TLDR
- The Mashariki Creative Economy Expo 2026 provided education for writers and publishers on the importance of protecting their creative works.
- Anjela Kilusungu, Project Manager at the East African Cultural and Development Institute, emphasized the economic value of creative works during the expo's final day.
- The event allowed stakeholders in the creative sector to understand the value of their works and how to protect them from unauthorized use.
- Kilusungu highlighted that creative works can serve as a source of income and should not be viewed solely for entertainment.
- The expo facilitated knowledge exchange, networking, and exploration of opportunities to boost the creative economy.