Former Colombian President, Ivan Dukewill be the keynote speaker at the fourth edition of the Forum Caribbean Orangewhere he will address issues related to the Economy Orange, Industries Cultural and Creativeas well as the importance of exporting creative services for the development and sustainable growth of developing countries.
Duke He is considered one of the main promoters and drivers of the development of the Economy Orangeboth in his professional career and in presidential management.
This year the forum addresses the theme “Export of Creativity “made in the Dominican Republic” with the aim of continuing the conversation around this sector that diversifies our economy, creates quality jobs and positions the country as the creative hub of Caribbean.
In this way it seeks to promote sustainable economic development that attracts foreign investment and strengthens the image of the Dominican Republic globally.
About Ivan Duke
Before assuming the presidency of Colombia, Duke worked at the Inter-American Bank of Development (IDB) in Washington, DC At the IDB, he served as head of the Culture Division, Creativity and Solidarity.
In this role, he was a fervent advocate of the Economy Orangepromoting the idea that cultural and creative industries can be key drivers for economic and social development in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Together with Felipe Buitrago, Duke co-wrote the book “The Economy Orange: An infinite opportunity”, published in 2013. This work has become an essential reference for understanding the potential of creative and cultural industries as pillars of economic development.
It highlights how creativity and innovation can be renewable and inexhaustible resources, and how they can contribute to sustainable growth and job creation.
A significant achievement in the political career of Ivan Duke has been the promulgation of the Law of Economy Orange in Colombia, which establishes a regulatory and incentive framework to promote the development of creative and cultural industries in the country.
It includes tax exemptions so that new creative companies can benefit for a period of up to seven years, thus encouraging their formalization and growth in the sector.
In addition, it creates financing funds for the development of cultural infrastructure and support for creative projects. It also includes support for educational and training programs in different creative disciplines so as to ensure the permanence of these actors and their development for generations.
About Forum Caribbean Orange
Forum Caribbean Orange It is an initiative that is carried out with the objective of making visible and placing on the public agenda the issues that address the Economy Orange and the Industries Creative in the country and the region of Caribbean.
It highlights the different actors that make up this sector and their important contribution to the economy and, above all, the direct impact on the quality of life of communities.
It should be noted that Caribbean Orange It is a platform made up of three projects that are developed throughout the year.
In addition to the Forumthey are integrated The Chair Orangea seasonal series that aims to give visibility to different actors who belong to the creative and cultural industries of the country, who through their visions and stories demonstrate the potential that our country has to continue positioning itself as a creative reference for the Caribbean.
He third project is Connection Orange which consists of specific discussions that facilitate the exchange of ideas, with the participation of experts and personalities from different sectors of the creative industry, who share their visions and experiences.
