Creative Economy: A Feasible Development Option: Report 2010

The United Nations' first Creative Economy Report was published in early 2008, at a time when the world economy had been under- going a period of expansion. The report concluded that the creative industries were among the most dynamic sectors of the world economy and offered new, high growth opportunities for developing countries. Since the report was written, the world economy has been through turbulent times. Virtually all regions and countries were affected by the global recession and progress towards the Millennium Development Goals was put at risk. Even now, the global economy is fragile. This report builds on the earlier analysis of its predecessor, with new and improved data, showing how creativity, knowledge, culture, and technology can be drivers of job creation, innovation, and social inclusion.