Creative Industries and Developing Countries

<p>Pushing the frontiers of the new development paradigm this book guides debates clarifies new themes and illustrates how the cultural resources of the developing world can become a new way of integrating into the global economy - helping to raise the voices of developing countries widening the range of creative choices and promoting cultural diversity and economic and human development. </p><p>Mixing theory country case-studies and policy analysis this volume argues that developing countries can use their creative assets and energies as a source of economic growth - if they can better position themselves in the global economy turning on its head the polarized debate about commerce and culture to take a fresh look at some traditional activities whose intrinsic cultural value has for too long hidden their economic worth.</p><p>It includes essays from economists lawyers and industry experts on global trade trends; digital-technology; film in West Africa; audio visuals in India; the music industry in Brazil and the Caribbean; the copyright industry in Arab countries and policy lessons from developed countries - including sources of finance subsidies and the role of incubators and intermediaries.</p><p>Fresh and incisive this policy lead book on one of the world’s fastest growing sectors is an invaluable resource for to economists and policy-makers alike as well as those with an interest in industrial organization development policy evolutionary economics and the creative industries. </p>