Vol. 2012 No. 1 (2012)

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Eco-Fashion Design Workshops in Botswana's Capital Cities: Impacts on Youth Artistic Expression, Entrepreneurship, and Industry Growth Metrics

Seipo Tshehla, Botswana International University of Science & Technology (BIUST) Molefi Mogotsi, Department of Research, Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (BUAN) Chirwa Makwana, University of Botswana
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18964674
Published: March 26, 2012

Abstract

Eco-fashion design workshops have been initiated in Botswana's capital cities to promote sustainable fashion practices among youth. The study employed a comparative approach, analysing data from multiple eco-fashion design sessions held in Gaborone and Francistown over two years. Participants exhibited increased creativity in their designs (up to 20%) and reported a significant rise in entrepreneurial activity (from 30% to 60%). The workshops significantly enhanced both artistic expression and industry growth, providing tangible evidence of their positive impact. Future initiatives should expand workshop frequency and include more diverse design elements to further support youth development.

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Seipo Tshehla, Molefi Mogotsi, Chirwa Makwana (2012). Eco-Fashion Design Workshops in Botswana's Capital Cities: Impacts on Youth Artistic Expression, Entrepreneurship, and Industry Growth Metrics. African Architectural History Review (Humanities focus), Vol. 2012 No. 1 (2012). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18964674

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African GeographySustainable FashionYouth StudiesEntrepreneurship TheoryCultural PolicyEthnographic MethodologyCommunity Development

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