The GCEC brings together academics, practitioners, policy professionals and investors from five continents to identify and discuss emerging trends of global significance in creative economy practice and policy. It provides inclusive perspectives on global policy issues that span both Global South and Global North, and consider ideas for transnational policies and standards.
The GCEC is a joint initiative between Creative PEC and British Council.
Creating value: the creative economy beyond culture by Marta Foresti
Marta Foresti explains the value of international cooperation as she becomes Chair of the GCEC.
Hasan Bakhshi and Rehana Mughal introduce the Global Creative Economy Council
Hasan Bakhshi and Rehana Mughal explain what the GCEC is trying to achieve and how the network will work.
Global Agendas from the GCEC
A Global Agenda for the Cultural and Creative Industries
The GCEC’s contribution to the United Nations 2021 International Year of Creative Economy for Sustainable Development.
A Global AI Agenda for the Cultural and Creative Industries
A guide to help the cultural and creative industries address the rise of AI in 2026.
A Global Agenda for Creative Resilience
An 11-point strategic framework for strengthening cultural and creative sectors
More from the GCEC
11 actions for the creative industries in the age of AI
A guide to help the cultural and creative industries address the rise of AI, from the GCEC.
Creative Resilience in Times of Crisis
Introducing A Global Agenda for Creative Resilience, an 11-point strategic framework for strengtheni…
From Wales to the World: Why International Cultural Policy Needs a Future Generations Lens
Can international cultural policy be shaped by focusing on future generations?
Association of South-East Asian Nations’ long-term view of the creative economy
John Newbigin examines the ASEAN approach to sustainability and the creative economy.
