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The African Journal of Creative Economy welcomes submissions that encourage scholarly exchange that covers a broad range of topics related to Cultural Economics, Creative Industries, Arts and Culture Management, and Cultural Studies and Cultural Policy. View our Editorial Team.

 

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 LATEST ARTICLES

Original Research

 
Cultural trade and economic integration in the global south: An analysis of the Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa trade bloc  
Peter W. Baur
27 November 2025

Reviewer Acknowledgement

 
Acknowledgement to reviewers  
Editorial Office
29 October 2025

Original Research

 
Community, inclusivity and context: Exploring the factors that shape cultural policy in Iran  
Maryam Pourzakarya, Brian J. Hracs, Mohamed Gamal Abdelmonem
30 April 2025

Original Research

 
Mapping festival adaptations to COVID-19: A quantitative review  
Fiona J. Drummond, Jeanette D. Snowball, Delon Tarentaal, Roberta Comunian, Jonathan Gross
31 March 2025

Original Research

 
Advancing epistemology in creative arts research in the Global South: A critical review of Ghana  
Rufai H. Kilu, Mohammed-Aminu Sanda
13 February 2025

Editorial

 
Supporting Africa-Europe collaborations on creative economies: An equitable research agenda  
Roberta Comunian, Eka Ikpe, Duro Oni
29 November 2024

Original Research

 
Unleashing the potential of the South African designer fashion sector  
Nyasha G. Gatawa, Jeanette D. Snowball
16 August 2024

Editorial

 
The creative economy in Africa: The focus and scope of the African Journal of Creative Economy  
Jeanette D. Snowball, Richard Haines
17 April 2024
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 Notification: Holiday Notice: Platform Remains Accessible

 
The AOSIS offices will be closed for the Republic of South Africa’s holiday season from 19 December 2025 and will reopen on 06 January 2026 at 08:00 AM Central Africa Time. The journal platform will remain accessible at all times, allowing you to submit your manuscript and provide any required input during the review stage (e.g., submitting your review or revisions) or finalisation stage (e.g., copyediting, proofreading). For urgent matters during this period, please contact the AOSIS Contact Centre. Please note that response times may be slightly delayed during the holiday period due to reduced staffing. We are grateful for the opportunity to work with you this year. Wishing you a joyful end to 2025 and a fresh start to 2026.  
Posted: 2025-12-01

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Posted: 2025-11-26

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Posted: 2025-11-07

Website Update: AOSIS Transitioning to CRediT Authorship Taxonomy

 

Starting in November 2025, AOSIS will begin using CRediT (Contributor Roles Taxonomy) authorship contribution statements for all new submissions and acceptances. Published articles reflecting CRediT statements will appear from 2026. Guidance is available under the Author Guidelines: Formatting Requirements, and all contributions should be disclosed in the Authorship, Disclosure Statements, Copyright, and License Agreement Form (Cover Letter) at submission or the Authorship Change Request Form. Following these guidelines ensures transparency, accountability, and integrity in the publication process.

 
Posted: 2025-11-05

Notification: Thank You, Volume 1 & 2 Reviewers!

 
We would like to recognize and thank the reviewers who helped ensure the high quality of the research published in Volume 1 & 2 of African Journal of Creative Economy. Your contributions are invaluable! Your hard work not only improves the quality of the journal but also enriches the broader field of research. We hope to continue working with you in future volumes.  
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