Creating value: How the UK can invest in new creative businesses


Author:
NESTA

Year published:
April 2005

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Creating value report 557 kb

Introduction

Creative businesses are increasingly important to the future of the UK. They represent a growing part of our economy. The new wealth and jobs they create help to replace those lost from declining industries. They also make a significant contribution to this country’s exports.

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This has been recognised by policymakers at every level; from central government’s advocacy of the ‘creative industries’, to regional and local initiatives that seek to realise the benefits from this sector in their own communities.