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A study on the creative industry as a pillar of sustained growth and diversification

Studies and Perspectives Series - The Caribbean No.72

 

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Source: UN ECLAC

Authors: Michael Hendrickson, Sonjah Stanley Niaah

Year: 2018

Abstract:

This study identifies the critical success factors that have resulted in the global competitiveness and sustainability of individuals, firms and ventures within the music and film subsectors in Jamaica.

To anchor the study of the individual firms and ventures, the study first evaluates the historical evolution and recent trends in the development of the music and film subsectors, including their economic contribution and the main challenges and opportunities for their further development and lessons learned.

 


UN symbols: LC/CAR/TS.2017/20 - LC/TS.2017/159

Jamaica
Creative Industries
Culture
Industry
Economic Growth
Policy Making
Competitiveness
Exports
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