Creative economy | British Council

Two people admiring the street artwork of a young female in a wheelchair in bright colours- commissioned as part of the Accessibility Film Festival in Turkey

Nurturing a Creative Economy

Alongside dynamic ODA funding eligible countries, the UK can co-develop new approaches to the creative economy to ensure significant economic, social and cultural value is made and shared.

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Creative and Cultural Districts in Thailand

A study of four creative districts in Thailand, focusing on the unique features of their creative ecosystems and the interlinks between hubs and neighbourhoods.

The UK as champion of emerging creative economies

New research explores the value of the UK’s support for creative industries in emerging economies.

Gender equality and empowerment in the creative and cultural industries

Study focusing on gender equality in the creative sector in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia and Ukraine.

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Connecting Creative Communities: Creative hubs in Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia & the Philippines

Connecting Creative Communities highlights the challenges creative hubs face, the impact they make and the ways they operate in Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia and the Philippines.

'This report clearly shows that the creative and cultural industries possess many assets, including creativity and respect for tradition.'

Creative Cities in Pakistan

November 2016: We look at the creative industries in Hyderabad, Peshawar, Multan, Gilgit and Quetta in Pakistan.

Cultural and Creative Industries in Pakistan

2014: This report examines the broad potential of the creative industries to boost the economy, create jobs and celebrate cultural identity in Pakistan.