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Cultural and Creative Industries
The concept of Cultural and Creative Industries (CCI) is broad and diverse, encompassing activities that use creativity, cultural knowledge and intellectual property as resources to produce goods and services with social and cultural significance, including performing and visual arts, among others.
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The General Manager of National Institute of Cultural and Creative Industries (INICC, IP), Roberto André Dove, appointed seven (7) new heads of different Organic Units on March 2, at the institution’s headquarters in Maputo. These include Noémia Quintas, Director of the Division of Creative Goods and Cultural Markets; Samuel Mubai, Head of the Autonomous Central Department of Administration and Finance; Eusébio Inguane, Head of the Autonomous Central Department of Human Resources; Jaqueline Bila, Head of the Personnel Management Section; Otília Saunda, Head of the Central Secretariat; Abílio Monjane, Head of the Department of Cultural Markets; and Gislaine Mucavele, Head of the Training and Social Welfare Section. The appointees assume their current positions following the termination of duties of the former heads of the aforementioned departments, with the exception of the Personnel Management, Training, and Social Welfare Sections, which were recently established. Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony, the General-Director of INICC, IP, Roberto Dove, urged the appointees to remain committed with their work and to uphold rigor in the performance of the duties entrusted to them. The Director further stated that the appointees should work towards the implementation of sector policies and the achievement of the targets set out in the institution’s plans and objectives. One of the key aspects considered in the selection of the new heads was the observance of gender equity, which the General- Director considers an act of utmost importance for both personal and institutional development and growth, encompassing all human resources within INICC,IP. It is worth noting that the heads of the various sectors now appointed are staff members of INICC, IP, who had already been performing technical and managerial roles.
The National Institute of Cultural and Creative Industries (INICC, IP) celebrated, on March 28, the seventh anniversary of its establishment. To mark the occasion, several activities were held on the 26th, 27th, and 28th in the southern, central, and northern regions of the country, specifically in the cities of Maputo, Beira, and Nampula, where INICC has representations. As part of the program designed for the commemorative week, activities included a study session on public service legislation, registration of works, a lecture on “The role of Cultural and Creative Industries in Mozambique,” a book and record fair, film screenings, and visits to Boane Basic School, Infantário Primeiro de Maio in Maputo, and the Makonde Art Association. In addition to reflecting on the role of public servants as service providers and discussing the current state of the sector, the institution also carried out solidarity actions, donating school supplies to students of Boane Basic School affected by recent floods, as well as essential goods to children at the Infantário Primeiro de Maio. Within the scope of the celebrations, the General Manager, Roberto Dove, stated that these commemorations mark a significant step in fulfilling the institution’s objectives, which were established to promote, regulate, and support the development of cultural and creative industries. He emphasized that the sector remains committed to its role as a facilitator in enhancing Mozambican cultural identity and strengthening the creative economy.
The Mozambican filmmaker, Yusson Congolo, held the pre-screening of the film "The Pact - Last Wish" this Tuesday at the National Institute of Cultural and Creative Industries (INICC) in Maputo. The event, which brought together the film’s cast, cinema critics, and members of the press, aimed to gather feedback from attendees on the storyline in order to improve it, provide a high-quality product for fans of the national cinema, and showcase the engagement of young people in producing films that depict the daily lives of Mozambicans. "The Pact - Last Wish" tells the story of a character who, after his death, is forced to return to the world of the living to fulfill his mother’s last wish. Along the way, he receives the help of a young woman who is compelled by her father to marry a man she does not love. This short film, blending drama and suspense, is set to premiere on March 26 at the Scala Cinema in the country’s capital.
Our country has completed the deposit of the instrument of ratification of the Marrakesh Treaty, an act that took place yesterday, January 27, in the city of Geneva, Switzerland. The ceremony was held at the headquarters of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), with Roberto Dove, Director General of the National Institute of Cultural and Creative Industries (INICC, IP), serving as the Mozambican Government’s representative for the occasion, and Ms. Anna Morawiec Mansfield, Legal Counsel, representing that United Nations organization. This treaty is a milestone for social inclusion, as it ensures that copyright does not become an obstacle for millions of people with visual impairments worldwide. Through Resolution No. 10/2021 of December 27, Mozambique ratified this international agreement with the aim of removing legal barriers that hinder access to education, science, culture, and information for national citizens who are blind, visually impaired, or face other difficulties accessing printed text. In this way, libraries and authorized institutions will be able to reproduce copyrighted works in accessible formats without the need for prior authorization from the copyright holders, as well as promote the production of books in accessible formats (such as Braille, audio, or large print) and the cross-border exchange of these works, thereby avoiding the duplication of efforts by the countries that are signatories to the treaty.
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On February 1, 2026, at the Franco-Mozambican Cultural Center in Maputo, Moreira Chonguiça presents the show “The Journey.”
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