Creative Economy Programme

Creative services have grown by 29% since 2017, reaching $1.4 trillion in exports in 2022, as digital tools like AI continue to transform the sector.

The creative sector holds immense promise for economic and social empowerment. But there’s much more to do to extend its benefits to everyone, everywhere.

Digital transformation is profoundly impacting the production and consumption of creative goods and services, generating opportunities for some and challenges for others.

UN Trade and Development introduces an updated statistical framework, helping developing countries effectively assess and leverage their creative industries to fuel growth.

An UNCTAD report highlights key lessons from the Republic of Korea’s journey from an exporter of cars and electronics to a cultural powerhouse.

The country’s nascent creative industries hold vast potential to help diversify its oil-dependent economy. To do so, greater investment and policy support are indispensable.

The G20 sheds light on the transformative power of cultural and creative sectors, and how international organizations including UNCTAD can help.

Creative industries can play a critical role in building more resilient, sustainable and inclusive economies in the world’s most vulnerable countries.

UNCTAD supports Angola to build vibrant cultural and creative industries to create jobs and trade opportunities.

But more data and innovative and multidisciplinary policy responses are needed to enhance the development impacts of creative industries, especially in developing countries.