Creative Diplomacy: Africa-Moscow 📷 On 17 July, participants of the InteRussia Journalism Fellowship from African countries attended the Russian Creative Week in Moscow, taking part in the expert session "The Creative Economy of the Global South: A New Stage of Russia-Africa Cooperation". The Russian Creative Week is the main event in Russia’s creative economy sector. Since 2020, it has been shaping a forward-looking agenda, setting new trends, developing practical business solutions, building investment partnerships, and designing joint strategies for the country’s future in the creative economy. What did the session include? 🔵an overview of Africa’s creative sector, including key players, data, and current challenges; 🔵discussion of how creative industries can help address major social and economic challenges across the continent; 🔵insights into Russia’s experience in developing the creative economy and its potential application in African contexts; 🔵the role of transnational corporations in supporting creative industries, with relevant case studies. Participation in events like Russian Creative Week gives journalism fellows the opportunity to engage with leading experts and follow key international discussions on Russia-Africa cooperation. The programme is implemented by Mezhdunarodniki Autonomous Non-Profit Organisation together with the Gorchakov Fund and the International Information Agency and Radio Sputnik as part of the SputnikPro programme. The fellowship is held within Rossotrudnichestvo's flagship New Generation programme with grant support from the Presidential Grants Foundation. #InteRussia #Journalism #PresidentialGrantsFoundation 1️⃣1️⃣1️⃣