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Creative DNA Ethiopia is part of the SSA Arts Creative Economy Programme, which supports the creation of new art and fosters partnerships between the creative sectors of the UK and East Africa.[Photo Credit: CDNA] Creative DNA Ethiopia is part of the SSA Arts Creative Economy Programme, which supports the creation of new art and fosters partnerships between the creative sectors of the UK and East Africa.[Photo Credit: CDNA]

Ethiopia's Capacity for Fashion Programme Consulting: British Council and Creative DNA Initiative

The British Council Arts Programmes in East Africa has announced an open call for a Fashion Programme Consultant for its third cohort of the Creative DNA Ethiopia program, seeking a strategic professional to lead a groundbreaking initiative in the country's emerging creative industry.

"Our Creative DNA fashion program is back, and we're seeking a creative organization or consultant based in Ethiopia's fashion sector to drive this transformative initiative," wrote the British Council Arts Programmes in East Africa

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The 2025 Creative DNA Ethiopia program, part of the British Council's Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) Arts Creative Economy Programme, aims to harness global creative insights to empower designers and build sustainable creative economies. This year's program will focus on comprehensive support for fashion professionals, including:

- A 6-week business incubator program

- Networking and market access opportunities

- Creative technology integration

- Workshop facilitation

- Microgrant management

The ideal Fashion Programme Consultant must possess a complex skill set, including:

- Deep fashion industry knowledge

- Advanced trend analysis capabilities

- Digital design software proficiency

- Exceptional communication skills

- Robust project management experience

- Cultural sensitivity and global perspective

Sandra Chege, British Council's Head of Arts for Kenya and East Africa, 2023 emphasized the program's broader mission: "Fashion is a critical pillar in creating understanding between the UK and the wider world, fostering international connections and trust."

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The program encourages designers to explore their cultural heritage, local traditions, and personal identity while communicating design perspectives globally. Interested professionals can apply for this transformative role by February 7, 2025. The selected consultant will play a crucial part in scaling innovation within Ethiopia's creative industry.

Ethiopia's emerging design education and creative industries, supported by institutions like Addis Ababa University, provide a promising foundation for this ambitious program. By integrating local expertise with international best practices, the British Council aims to catalyze sustainable growth in the fashion sector.

Now the question is, who will win this position; Ethiopian or Outsider? The answer is in the hands of the British Council Arts Programmes in East Africa and its partners.

 Fashion Trends Africa by RCFS 

 

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