The Music Ecosystem Vision
Our vision for how music can help eradicate global poverty and support economic growth everywhere
Music is part of our lives. Few of us celebrate weddings or mourn at funerals without it. Exercise and wellness are driven by it. Music brings us together, helps us celebrate, come to terms with sad emotions, or unwind.
Music is not simply sound, melodies, words and rhythms; it is the reflection of the creators' intellect and, as such, is intellectual property. This requires investment and policies demonstrating that music—as property—can be owned, managed, monetized and taxed. A lack of effective policy and understanding reduces the potential for music to earn money—for people, governments, and society.
Addressing this is an opportunity for all of us. And this is our vision.
Together, we have commissioned research to understand the true economic potential and value of music worldwide.
We will also create and share music-focused policy frameworks and best practices to support all UN member states and civil society organizations focused on fighting poverty and promoting economic growth, and will also enshrine policy development into Move Afrika’s landmark work to support the development of a world‑class Pan‑African touring network.
In partnership with Global Citizen
