The Challenges
The Future of the Global Exchange of Ideas, Words and Images
The aim of this phase is to identify the issues that the national cultural policy initiatives should address to meet the needs of today’s world. Initial assumptions underscore the importance of macro concerns while enabling the local actor . Contemporary cultural and creative policy must demonstrate an awareness of today’s interrelated global order with a view toward social and economic development and cultural diversity. It must also strive to be a legal and national framework that stimulates the free exchange of words and images. The following is a selection of current literature that best summarizes the global shifts policy planners must consider when drafting contemporary cultural policy. (List of texts consulted—Appendix 10)
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Step One
The People
Identify your creative sector, your public authorities and existing policy structure.Step Two
Research
Collect your thoughts, research existing models and start drafting your policy.Step Three
The Engine
Identify available space, financing options, your legal structure and export options. Then package.Step Four
The Wheels
Visit the London Design Festival to understand how its done. Contact the organisers for help in coordinating your own events to celebrate your creative sector.Step Five
Start your Engines
As your bus gains steam more people will join the movement. Don't look back!
Now in the USA!
The creative economy is spreading to the USA. A new research project has just been launched to gauge the state of the creative economy in America. It's an experimental crowd sourced and funded project. We Need You!
Creative Policy Tool Box
Start Creating Your Own Policy
Download a sample of a London Creative Industry policy diagram to get started.
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