UNESCO. “Harnessing the creativity of the African fashion industry to provide youth with skills and employment.” March 10, 2019. https://en.unesco.org/news/harnessing-creativity-african-fashion-industry-provide-youth-skills-and-employment

Coinciding with the launch of Paris Fashion Week, UNESCO hosted a roundtable discussion, ‘Made in Africa: The Next Global Manufacturing Hub?’ at its Headquarters in Paris on 23 September, 2019. Focusing on the potential of Africa’s fashion industry, the event brought together leading experts on the Continent’s clothing and fashion sector. It began with a fashion show featuring the work of the designers participating in the conference.

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