ANALYSIS OF THE POLICIES AND STRATEGIES OF THE SELECTED COUNTRIES FOCUSED ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF CREATIVE SECTORS

Abstract

The paper presents results of analyses carried out on the basis of purpose-oriented secondary research that focused on mapping initiatives, policies and effort of the selected countries to develop and support creative sectors and creative individuals. These countries have realized the importance of development of these sectors and consider it an important platform for interaction of knowledge, creativity and technologies, i.e. fundamental aspects of the creative economy. However, views on creative industry can differ in the respective countries, as the policies are adapted to the needs of the state, priorities and the respective cultural identity in these states. The paper evaluates development trends in this field, refers to the growing number of countries with integrated national strategies for creative sectors and it analyses the most important specialized programs and plans, which have been successfully integrated in general economic policies.

 

 

Index Terms - creative industries, policies, trends.