As part of an ongoing webinar series between ANDE and Accelerate Prosperity, Bring Your Own Insights (BYOI) brings together regional perspectives and field-based expertise to explore emerging economic trends shaping Central and South Asia.

This session will explore the growing creative economy and its potential to drive jobs, entrepreneurship, and economic growth across the region. What role are creative industries playing in national economies, and where are the biggest opportunities for entrepreneurs and small businesses?

Drawing on insights from Accelerate Prosperity’s regional teams and field experts, we’ll take a closer look at the creative economy in Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Pakistan—examining how creativity is translating into employment, contributing to GDP, and creating new pathways for inclusive economic opportunity.

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