What are Creative Industries and Creative Economy - Creative Industries - British Council

All around the world, the creative and cultural economy is talked about as an important and growing part of the global economy. The term refers to the socio-economic potential of activities that trade with creativity, knowledge and information. Governments and creative sectors across the world are increasingly recognizing its importance as a generator of jobs, wealth and cultural engagement. At t

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The UK’s definition: ‘those industries that are based on individual creativity, skill and talent with the potential to create wealth and jobs through developing intellectual property’: advertising, architecture, the art and antiques market, crafts, design, designer fashion, film, ...