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About the South African Cultural Observatory
Led by the Department of Arts and Culture, the South African Cultural Observatory is a statistical research institute which charts the impact of the cultural and creative industries in South Africa. It does so through a range of innovative statistical methodologies, audits and research tools. The main purpose of the Cultural Observatory is the development of a comprehensive cultural information system which continuously captures cultural data and monitors and evaluates government initiatives in the sector.
The Cultural Observatory is headquartered in Nelson Mandela Bay and hosted by Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU) on behalf of the Department of Arts and Culture, along with Rhodes University and the University of Fort Hare.
For more information, visit www.southafricanculturalobservatory.co.za. Alternatively connect with them on Twitter (https://twitter.com/SACulturalObs) using the #CountingCulture2016 hashtag.
Eastern Cape Universities support SACO Submission Details
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