Creative Economy

An UNCTAD-Thailand partnership empowers women researchers and entrepreneurs in developing countries to spearhead efforts towards greener, more inclusive economies.

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.

The two organizations will train women researchers and entrepreneurs on how to harness the power of science, technology and innovation to drive more sustainable and inclusive growth.

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

Written by Anthony Wong, President of IFIP, CIO, Lawyer and Futurist

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.

A new UNCTAD report provides policy options for developing countries to harness new technological trends for their creative economies.

Digital platforms connect artists, artisans, musicians, and filmmakers with a global audience — driving growth in emerging economies.