Creative economy report 2010 : creative economy : a feasible development option / UNDP [and] UNCTAD.

xxii, 332 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm.

9780981661902
0981661904

C 386 UNC.C

"A new development paradigm is emerging that links the economy and culture, embracing economic, cultural, technological and social aspects of development at both the macro and micro levels. Central to the new paradigm is the fact that creativity, knowledge and access to information are increasingly recognized as powerful engines driving economic growth and promoting development in a globalizing world. The emerging creative economy has become a leading component of economic growth, employment, trade and innovation, and social cohesion in most advanced economies. Unfortunately, however, the large majority of developing countries are not yet able to harness their creative capacity for development. This is a reflection of weaknesses both in domestic policy and in the business environment, and global systemic biases. Nevertheless, the creative economy offers to developing countries a feasible option and new opportunities to leapfrog into emerging high-growth areas of the world economy. This Report is the first to present the perspectives of the United Nations as a whole on this exciting new topic. It provides empirical evidence that the creative industries are among the most dynamic emerging sectors in world trade. It also shows that the interface among creativity, culture, economics and technology, as expressed in the ability to create and circulate intellectual capital, has the potential to generate income, jobs and export earnings while at the same time contributing to social inclusion, cultural diversity and human development. This Report addresses the challenge of assessing the creative economy with a view to informed policy-making by outlining the conceptual, institutional and policy framework in which this economy can flourish."--(Taken from PDF back cover).

Second title: The challenge of assessing the creative economy : towards informed policy-making.
"This Report is the fruit of a collaborative effort that was led by UNCTAD and the UNDP Special Unit for South-South Cooperation and that included a team of experts from the collaborating UN agencies - UNCTAD, UNDP, UNESCO, WIPO and ITC - as well as international consultants."
"The text was edited by Barbara Brewka"--Page vi.
This policy-oriented study comprises contributions from five international organizations: UNCTAD, UNDP via its Special Unit for South-South Cooperation, UNESCO, WIPO and ITC. It is the main output of the project, 'Strengthening the Creative Economy in Developing Countries'.

Creative economy report ; 2010.

Geneva : United Nations, [2008]

English