Why art and culture contribute more to an economy than growth and jobs

[Michael]

Hey guys I found this article about art and economy. It gives a different perspective on the creation of job opportunities in the cultural and crative industry.

Undeniably, culture and creativity have been the cement that binds together not only hearts and souls, but entire societies and nations.

https://theconversation.com/why-art-and-culture-contribute-more-to-an-economy-than-growth-and-jobs-52224

 

[Jack]

I read the article, it is very interesting because it shows how both UNESCO and Cultural Time assess and quantifies the  contribution of cultural and creative industries to economic growth.

I do agree with your perspective: art can really help creating jobs if exploited in the reight way as South Africa is doing.

[Michael]

Yea, what I found really interesting is exactly the example of South Africa: it sets out ways in which the arts, culture and heritage sectors can contribute to the growth and development of its economy.

 

[Michael]

I also found the Department of Arts and Culture’s most recent strategic plan mentioned in the article so that we have also a practical example:

http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:Ca4R_BHZ0MgJ:www.sahra.org.za/download-attachment/2439/+&cd=3&hl=de&ct=clnk&gl=at

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