Insights & Ideas
Welcome to the A.Rich Culture blog. This is where we share perspectives on the creative and cultural industries, highlight programs and initiatives shaping the Caribbean, and explore strategies that institutions can use to strengthen the creative economy.
From case studies and policy insights to practical tools for program development and cultural leadership, our goal is to provide resources that support governments, NGOs, and cultural institutions working to build vibrant, sustainable creative ecosystems.
From new cultural initiatives to strategies for building stronger creative ecosystems, this is where we share what’s shaping the future of Caribbean culture.
Striking a Balance
A bottom up approach that engages artists, entrepreneurs, educators, and communities is essential if we are to preserve culture’s dual role as a source of identity and as an economic driver.
Grenada’s Duty Free Concessions
I love seeing a Caribbean government put policy action behind their pursuit of developing and building their Orange Economies. This policy not only provides opportunities for existing creative businesses, but it reduces barriers to entry for those entrepreneurs who were considering starting a business in the Orange Economy.
Orange Economy This, Orange Economy That
At one point or another, you may have heard the term orange economy and even if unknowingly, you may have been either directly or indirectly involved in the orange economy as well. Also called the creative economy, the orange economy is a concept that we rarely take the time to explain.
So what exactly is the orange economy, and what does it have to do with you and me?
Sittin’ in da drafts — a national cultural policy
While the written policy is crucial, cultural policy as a whole is much more than just lengthy scribbles. It encompasses any government actions (such as decreasing the Department of Culture’s budget) that impact the Orange Economy, as well as those that are not taken (like increasing the Department of Culture’s budget).