BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:unctad.org BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6a72268cb5547 DTSTART:20251022T080000Z SEQUENCE:0 TRANSP:OPAQUE DTEND:20251022T093000Z LOCATION:Geneva\, Switzerland SUMMARY:UNCTAD16 parallel event: Inclusive trade and the creative economy CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION:The creative economy is a dynamic sector vital for economic div ersification\, job creation and digital innovation. According to recent UN CTAD research spanning over 55 countries\, the creative economy now accoun ts for over 6 per cent of global gross value added. Creative services expo rts reached a record $1.5 trillion in 2023\, representing 19 per cent of g lobal services exports. Despite global uncertainties\, the sector continue s to demonstrate significant growth and strategic economic value. However\ , trade in creative goods and services remains marked by significant imbal ances\, in terms of both participation and data availability.Nearly 70 per cent of creative goods and services exports originate from only 10 countr ies\, leaving many developing countries underrepresented despite rich cult ural heritages and creative potential. This disparity not only limits econ omic opportunities\, it also restricts the diversity of cultural expressio ns and perspectives exchanged globally. In addition\, data limitations pos e a challenge\, particularly with regard to digital creative services.Disc ussions at this event will examine trade policies and national experiences that have successfully supported the growth of the creative economy\, and the kinds of support\, data and cooperation that can unlock the full pote ntial of the creative economy for sustainable development\, as noted in re solution 78/133 of the General Assembly. Insights from the event can help shape future international action and policy priorities.ProgrammeOpening r emarks: Pedro Manuel Moreno\, Deputy Secretary-General of UN Trade and Dev elopment (UNCTAD)High-level panel and interactive discussionQuestions:What is the strategic importance of the creative economy with regard to long-t erm development goals?Which policy measures have proved effective in promo ting trade and investment in creative industries?What are the main challen ges and opportunities in enhancing creative goods and services trade in de veloping countries?How can international organizations and multilateral fr ameworks better support countries in integrating creative industries into their broader economic and digital strategies?Speakers:Augusto Jorge de Al buquerque Veiga\, Minister of Culture and Creative Industry of Cabo Verde Lyonpo Namgyal Dorji\, Minister of Industry\, Commerce and Employment of B hutanLodovico Benvenuti\, Director of Multilateral Relations and Regional Director for Europe of the International Federation of the Phonographic In dustryDitya Agung Nurdianto\, Director for International Trade at the Mini stry of Foreign Affairs of IndonesiaFirst responders:Rupa Chanda\, Directo r of Trade and Investment Division\, United Nations Economic and Social Co mmission for Asia and the PacificRobbert Baruch\, Senior Vice President Pu blic Affairs\, Europe\, and Data Analytics at enter for Music Ecosystems\, AmsterdamAnmol Kaur Grewal\, Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the Departme nt of Economics and Data Analytics\, World Intellectual Property Organizat ionModerator: Marisa Henderson\, Chief\, Trade and Creative Economy Sectio n\, UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD)Closing remarks: Luz Maria de La Mora \, Director\, Trade and Commodities Division\, UN Trade and Development (U NCTAD)<\;p>\;The creative economy is a dynamic sector vital for econom ic diversification\, job creation and digital innovation. According to rec ent UNCTAD research spanning over 55 countries\, the creative economy now accounts for over 6 per cent of global gross value added. Creative service s exports reached a record $1.5 trillion in 2023\, representing 19 per cen t of global services exports. Despite global uncertainties\, the sector co ntinues to demonstrate significant growth and strategic economic value. Ho wever\, trade in creative goods and services remains marked by significant imbalances\, in terms of both participation and data availability.<\;/p >\;<\;p>\;Nearly 70 per cent of creative goods and services exports originate from only 10 countries\, leaving many developing countries under represented despite rich cultural heritages and creative potential. This d isparity not only limits economic opportunities\, it also restricts the di versity of cultural expressions and perspectives exchanged globally. In ad dition\, data limitations pose a challenge\, particularly with regard to d igital creative services.<\;/p>\;<\;p>\;Discussions at this event will examine trade policies and national experiences that have successfull y supported the growth of the creative economy\, and the kinds of support\ , data and cooperation that can unlock the full potential of the creative economy for sustainable development\, as noted in resolution 78/133 of the General Assembly. Insights from the event can help shape future internati onal action and policy priorities.<\;/p>\;<\;h3>\;Programme<\;/h 3>\;<\;p>\;Opening remarks: <\;strong>\;Pedro Manuel Moreno<\; /strong>\;\, Deputy Secretary-General of UN Trade and Development (UNCTA D)<\;/p>\;<\;h4>\;High-level panel and interactive discussion<\; /h4>\;<\;p>\;Questions:<\;/p>\;<\;ul>\;<\;li>\;What is t he strategic importance of the creative economy with regard to long-term d evelopment goals?<\;/li>\;<\;li>\;Which policy measures have prove d effective in promoting trade and investment in creative industries?<\; /li>\;<\;li>\;What are the main challenges and opportunities in enha ncing creative goods and services trade in developing countries?<\;/li&g t\;<\;li>\;How can international organizations and multilateral framew orks better support countries in integrating creative industries into thei r broader economic and digital strategies?<\;/li>\;<\;/ul>\;<\;p >\;Speakers:<\;/p>\;<\;ul>\;<\;li>\;<\;strong>\;Augusto Jorge de Albuquerque Veiga<\;/strong>\;\, Minister of Culture and Crea tive Industry of Cabo&\;nbsp\;Verde<\;/li>\;<\;li>\;<\;strong >\;Lyonpo Namgyal Dorji<\;/strong>\;\, Minister of Industry\, Commer ce and Employment of Bhutan<\;/li>\;<\;li>\;<\;strong>\;Lodovi co Benvenuti<\;/strong>\;\, Director of Multilateral Relations and Reg ional Director for Europe of the International Federation of the Phonograp hic Industry<\;/li>\;<\;li>\;<\;strong>\;Ditya Agung Nurdianto <\;/strong>\;\, Director for International Trade at the Ministry of Fo reign Affairs of Indonesia<\;/li>\;<\;/ul>\;<\;p>\;First respo nders:<\;/p>\;<\;ul>\;<\;li>\;<\;strong>\;Rupa Chanda<\; /strong>\;\, Director of Trade and Investment Division\, United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific<\;/li>\;<\;l i>\;<\;strong>\;Robbert Baruch<\;/strong>\;\, Senior Vice Presid ent Public Affairs\, Europe\, and Data Analytics at enter for Music Ecosys tems\, Amsterdam<\;/li>\;<\;li>\;<\;strong>\;Anmol Kaur Grewal <\;/strong>\;\, Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the Department of Econ omics and Data Analytics\, World Intellectual Property Organization<\;/l i>\;<\;/ul>\;<\;p>\;Moderator: <\;strong>\;Marisa Henderson& lt\;/strong>\;\, Chief\, Trade and Creative Economy Section\, UN Trade a nd Development (UNCTAD)<\;/p>\;<\;p>\;Closing remarks: <\;strong data-olk-copy-source="\;MessageBody\n\nView meeting on unctad.org\nht tps://unctad.org/unctad16/inclusive-trade-and-the-creative-economy DTSTAMP:20260804T175108Z END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR