Creative economy | British Council

Evaluation of the Sub Saharan Africa Arts and Culture Programmes Year 3

The Creative Economy programme in Sub Saharan Africa (SSA) has concluded the second of three years of delivery across 11 countries. In 2022-23, 3,821 young creatives (aged 18-35) were supported to acquire new skills and knowledge, using arts as an enabler, and to create bilateral connections between countries in SSA and the UK. The results found a 40% improvement in business modelling and project management, and a 90% improvement in grant management through improved understanding of the creative economy.

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Mapping and research into arts and technology in Hong Kong, Japan and South Korea

Research report: this report offers insight into the key trends and characteristics of the arts and technology sectors in Japan, South Korea and Hong Kong.

Visual arts mapping report | Sub-Saharan Africa

This study provides an overview of the visual arts sectors in nine countries within Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), identifying emerging visual arts trends, opportunities and recommendations.

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Malaysia Arts and Technology report

This report explores art and creative technology in Malaysia, defining areas for development, exploration and further enquiry.

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The State of Creativity

The State of Creativity by the Policy and Evidence Centre (PEC) is a series of essays reflecting on UK creative industry policy over the last ten years. Available in nine languages.

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Festivals in South East Asia: Catalysts for the Creative Economy

This research takes a closer look at festivals in Malaysia, Philippines, Vietnam, Thailand and Singapore, exploring the state of play, opportunities and needs in each country.

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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.