Lesotho, Oct. 14 -- For many Basotho artists, cultural heritage and creative talent offer more than a means of self-expression; they also hold the potential to create jobs, generate income and open doors to international markets. However, limited knowledge of copyright protection, weak contractual practices and difficulties accessing sustainable income continue to challenge the sector.

The Government of Lesotho is now seeking to address these challenges by identifying the cultural and creative industries as a priority sector for economic diversification, with a new digital roadmap and cultural policy reform expected to strengthen opportunities for local creatives.

Speaking at a validation workshop for the national digital roadmap and c...