Dr. André Gouws

Dr. André Gouws is an economist with a long-standing interest in trade, industrial development and the creative economy. His career has included senior roles in government, academia and consulting, and he is currently an Honorary Researcher at Rhodes University. He has worked extensively on South Africa’s cultural and creative industries, including national mapping studies, employment and trade analysis, and economic impact assessments. He has also contributed to UNESCO’s Re|Shaping Policies for Creativity report, examining international trade in cultural and creative goods and services. Most recently, he contributed to the National Film and Video Foundation’s Economic Impact Assessment of the South African film industry.