Caribbean Development Bank Representative says Montserrat Creative Industry can boost Local Economy
An official at the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) is encouraging Montserrat to use the creative industry to help generate wealth and boost the local economy.
Malene Joseph, Coordinator for the CDB’s Cultural and Creative Industries Innovation Fund (CIIF) draws attention to the four festivals and a volcano concept, being promoted by the Montserrat Tourism Division.
Speaking specifically of the Montserrat situation, Joseph explained how the festivals can have a lasting impact on the community.
Malene Joseph, Coordinator for the CDB’s Creative Industry Fund. She was speaking at the Alphonsus “Arrow” Cassell Memorial Lecture
The Cultural and Creative Industries Innovation Fund (CIIF) has been extended to march 2027.
It supports the development of the creative industries sector in Montserrat and the Caribbean. CIIF’s goal is to enable the cultural and creative industries to be globally competitive.