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Lesotho looks to digital tools to open markets to artists

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Lesotho’s Minister of Tourism, Sports, Arts and Culture, Mputi Stephen Mputi, says a digital roadmap could give local artists access to global creative markets and promote sustainable jobs. At a review of the draft cultural policy and roadmap, he called on the private sector, financial institutions and development partners to invest, The Reporter reports.

The proposed digital roadmap for Lesotho is intended to help local artists access international creative markets and create sustainable jobs, Tourism, Sports, Arts and Culture Minister Mputi Stephen Mputi said, according to The Reporter.

The minister was speaking during a review of the draft cultural policy and the digital roadmap for arts and culture. He called on the private sector, financial institutions and development partners to invest in strengthening the creative industry, The Reporter reports.

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