This Inter-American Development Bank publication by Felipe Buitrago Restrepo and Iván Duque Márquez introduces the "Orange Economy" as their term for the creative economy. They define it as "the group of linked activities through which ideas are transformed into cultural goods and services whose value is determined by intellectual property." The authors chose "orange" because the color has historically been associated with creativity, culture, and transformation across variou

The Singapore International Festival of Arts 2024, held from 17 May to 2 June, presented an ambitious exploration of multiplicity under the thematic banner "The Anatomy of Performance – They Declare." Organized by Arts House Limited and commissioned by the National Arts Council, this edition marked the third year under Festival Director Natalie Hennedige's leadership, establishing itself as a significant platform for both local and international artistic expression while addr

The World Intellectual Property Organization's Global Innovation Index 2024 presents a nuanced portrait of global innovation dynamics amid economic uncertainty and shifting investment patterns. Published in its 17th edition, the GII 2024 evaluates 133 economies across 78 innovation indicators, revealing both challenges and opportunities in the contemporary innovation landscape.

The CHANDI Summit 2025 (Culture, Heritage, Arts, Narrative, Diplomacy, and Innovation) represents Indonesia's most ambitious cultural diplomacy initiative, positioning the nation as a global leader in intercultural dialogue.

Digital creative industries have the potential to drive socioeconomic development in the Asian region. On one hand, they contribute to economic growth and create new jobs: for example, according to PricewaterhouseCoopers(PWC) estimates, the Indian entertainment and media industry is forecasted to grow faster (+10%) than the broader economy (+6.31%) in 2024–2028. On the other hand, they also strengthen a country’s national brand and soft power in the international political ar

This research paper by Gerard P. Concepcion explores how ASEAN can build a stronger regional identity by focusing on shared cultural heritage rather than emphasizing the differences between member countries. The author argues that while geographic proximity and historical connections are important, they alone cannot create the deep sense of community that ASEAN needs to thrive as a regional organization.

The World Summit on Arts and Culture is the flagship event of the International Federation of Arts 1 Discussion Paper with 10 authors 2 Participatory Workshops Federation provides a platform for global thought Councils and Culture Agencies, which is generally convened every three years in different parts of the world, co-hosted with a National Member of the Federation.

Ontario generates almost half of Canada’s culture sector GDP and employment. But what’s the economic impact of the arts and culture sector in your municipality? How many people in your region are directly employed by the arts and culture sector? How can you find out the financial return on investment of public arts funding in your community?

ASEAN-ROK Cooperation Fund The ASEAN-ROK Cooperation Fund (AKCF) has been a pivotal cornerstone in fostering regional cooperation and solidarity between ASEAN and the Republic of Korea since its establishment in 1990.

The new report examines five mega trends: climate change; demographic shifts, particularly population ageing; urbanization; the emergence of digital technologies; and inequalities –that are affecting economic, social and environmental outcomes.

Developed since 2012 in partnership with On the Move, the main objectives of the Guides are to make available online the existing information on funding that supports the international mobility of artists and cultural operators from Asia, and to provide input to funders on how to fill in the existing funding gaps for international cultural exchange in Asia. 

The Creative Economy Outlook 2024 underscores the pivotal role that creative industries play in trade and economic growth. UNCTAD’s global survey reveals the varied economic contributions of the creative economy across different countries, ranging from 0.5% to 7.3% of GDP and employing between 0.5% to 12.5% of the workforce.