Unlocking the potential of the creative economy, for resilience and sustainable development
The creative economy is a rapidly growing sector that has the potential to create jobs, increase incomes and export revenues, foster innovation and entrepreneurship and contribute to the overall well-being of society. The course will provide a comprehensive overview of the creative economy and explore its linkages to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Sustainable Development Goals and its role in post-pandemic recovery. Delegates will obtain a thorough understanding of what constitutes the creative economy and the measurement of the creative economy and its contribution to sustainable development, as well as how policy and institutional frameworks can support the growth of the creative economy.
The course will cover the mandate and work of UNCTAD on the creative economy and trends in the trade of creative goods and services, as well as the challenges and opportunities amid the increasing digitalization of the sector. Delegates will gain a comprehensive understanding of the creative economy, including potential to contribute to sustainable development and policies that promote the development of the creative economy.
