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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.

Friche La Belle Mai, Marseille (2025) Credit: Marta Foresti

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.

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A global agenda from the Global Creative Economy Council

The GCECโ€™s contribution to the United Nations 2021 International Year of Creative Economy for Sustainable Development.

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.


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From Wales to the World:ย Why International Cultural Policy Needs a Future Generations Lens

From Wales to the World:ย Why International Cultural Policy Needs a Future Generations Lens

Can international cultural policy be shapedย by focusing on future generations?

Association of South-East Asian Nations’ long-term view of the creative economy

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.

Culture, community resilience and climate change: becoming custodians of our planet

Culture, community resilience and climate change: becoming custodians of our planet

Reflecting on the relationship between climate change, cultural expressions and island states.

Image of mural by Genevieve Pace

Cultural Industries at the Crossroads of Tourism and Development in the Maldives

Eduardo Saravia explores the significant opportunities – and risks – of relying on tourism.


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