Key research themes
1. How are definitions and conceptual frameworks shaping public policy and academic discourse on cultural and creative industries?
This research area investigates the terminological, definitional, and conceptual foundations underlying cultural and creative industries (CCI), particularly how these influence public policy and academic understandings. It matters because the framing of ‘culture’ versus ‘creativity,’ economic versus cultural priorities, and distinctions between cultural and creative industries bear on funding, measurement, and policy interventions, potentially affecting the sustainability and specificity of cultural sectors globally.
2. How do cultural industries intersect with sustainability and economic development in regional and global contexts?
This theme explores the complex relationship between cultural industries and sustainable development, focusing on economic, social, and environmental dimensions. It addresses how cultural industries contribute to economic wealth, social inclusion, and innovation while facing challenges such as environmental impacts, digital transformations, and regional inequalities. Understanding this interaction is critical for designing policies and business models that reconcile culture with sustainability imperatives and economic diversification.
3. What are the implications of technological and digital transformations, including AI, on creativity, labor, and entrepreneurship in cultural industries?
This strand investigates the impact of evolving digital technologies and artificial intelligence on creative processes, labor markets, institutional roles, and entrepreneurial practices within cultural industries. It examines how digital platforms, AI algorithms, and media infrastructures reshape cultural production, challenge traditional creativity myths, and mediate new forms of cultural labor and economic dynamics, highlighting evolving interdisciplinarity and stakeholder collaborations that redefine opportunities and inequalities in cultural enterprises.