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Insights

Introduction to the Creative Economy

First published in 2010, this is an excellent guide to the creative economy, its reach and impact. Written by John Newbigin OBE.

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Creative Hubs Mapping Taiwan

How the creative economy in Taiwan is developing, with recommendations and outlooks for the future.

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Mapping Creative Hubs in Malaysia

Mapping of creative hubs, including what we include in the definition of hubs, background, business models and structures. It also includes a directory of creative hubs and spaces in Malaysia.

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Policy and Creative Hubs in Vietnam

An overview of the cultural and creative industries and creative hubs in Vietnam. Includes an analysis of where hubs sit within the legal system.

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New and Changing Dynamics: How the Creative Economy is Evolving

This guide, New and Changing Dynamics: How the Global Creative Economy is Evolving, shows how the global creative economy is changing. Published in 2016, it is an updated companion to the 2010 Introduction to the Creative Economy. Edited by John Newbigin, OBE, chair of Creative England, it has sections about funding, finding your audience and much more.

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Creatives ZW Unlocked

This report provides a mapping of the creative industries ecosystem in three Zimbabwean cities; Harare, Bulawayo and Mutare.

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Toolkits

Mapping the Creative Industries: a Toolkit

In many places, little is known about the size or location of the creative industries, or what their needs are. Mapping is the first step in changing this. This toolkit, developed by BOP Consulting does just that.

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Research

Connecting Creative Communities: Creative Hubs in Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia and the Philippines

Research published in 2017. Beyond identifying and indexing creative hubs in Malaysia, the research looked at the challenges they face, how they operate and assessed their impact.

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Innovative Peacebuilding in Syria

A scoping study looking at the strategic use of technology to build peace in the Syrian context. The research in this report reviews the global context of the peacetech sector and examines current uses of technology in peacebuilding initiatives in the Syrian context. Click through for the Arabic version.

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Malaysia Arts and Technology Research

Following five months of research, this document examines the best opportunities, partnerships and approaches that could connect Malaysia and the UK through cultural practices in arts and creative technology.

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