Patrick Sam

International Consultant

Patrick Sam, the thought leader, is born in the capital of Namibia, Windhoek. As a Fulbright Scholar, he completed an MA in International & Transcultural Studies majoring in International Education Development from Teachers College, Columbia University. He is the former Chairperson of the National Art Council of Namibia (NACN) and honorary member from 2016-2023. He has recently launched, Creative Culture Investments (CCI), and as the founding Managing Director, he is enhancing the collective imagination on public and private investment in the Cultural & Creative Sector.

As an international development expert, public policy specialist and broadcasting journalist, Patrick, has extensive experience in human development also specialising in cultural policy. He founded the Arts Summit of Southern Africa (ASSA) with the NACN; addressing the significance of investment in the CCS at national, regional and international levels. He’s been a broadcasting journalist with over 20 years’ experience, a poet and activist on local and global platforms. He has worked for the Government of the Republic of Namibia, UNESCO, UNICEF, UNDP, EU, USAID, Namibia Institute for Democracy (NID), other Foundations and many more public, private and civil society organisations. He advocates for interventions preserving, protecting & promoting cultural diversity as a global public good