The Status and Working Conditions of Artists and Cultural & Creative Professionals: Focus on Africa and Mobility

Mr Maanka A. Chipindi is a seasoned arts administrator, project manager and consultant with a 15-year journey behind him in spearheading the creative and cultural sectors of Zambia. His areas of expertise include creative business operations, project management, strategic planning, as well as policy development, implementation and technical support for the advancement of the arts.    

Currently, Mr Chipindi is Director and CEO, National Arts Council of Zambia. His tenure at the National Arts Council has established him as a well-known and widely respected arts leader with an expansive network within and beyond the creative industries.  

Mr Chipindi is a Fulbright Scholar alumnus.  He recently completed the IFACCA-Globus Fellowship 2024-2025, part of the learning and exchange programme launched by IFACCA in collaboration with the Nordic Culture Fund's global initiative Globus.