Special Issue Editors
Guest Editor
2. SMIT (Studies on Media, Innovation and Technology), Vrije Universiteit Brussel, 1050 Brussels, Belgium
Interests: creative industries; media; innovation; economic geography; creative hubs; clusters; networks
Interests: sustainability and media; media and climate change; politics, journalism and public opinion
During the last several decades, the creative and cultural industries (CCIs) have increasingly been recognized for their role in local, regional, national and supranational economies; as drivers of economic growth, development and regeneration; and for their social and cultural impact on well-being, place-making, inclusion, sustainability, diversity and culture. On the other hand, the COVID-19 crisis has exposed the fragility and precarity of an industry dominated by micro-businesses, freelance and informal work practices and few tangible assets, calling into question the sustainability of economic models based on a high level of precarity in labor practices. This has led to some efforts (by governments and public bodies) to protect the industry from the pandemic’s impact. At the same time, lockdowns have also highlighted the importance of creative activity in maintaining individual well-being and community resilience and the innovative potential of the industry.
In this context, this Special Issue addresses the broader research field of CCIs and its role in developing pathways towards sustainability, resilience and recovery. We are looking for original research and the latest advances in both theoretical and practical approaches including but not limited to the following research topics.
The role of the CCIs for:
- Competitiveness of regions and cities in a globalized world;
- Resilience for economic and social crisis;
- Digital transformation and innovativeness;
- Economic and social development of rural, disparate regions and developing nations;
- Environmental sustainability in the creative and cultural sectors;
- Inclusion and diversity in the workforce and/or participation;
The way of the CCIs towards:
- Recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic;
- Changing structures for more sustainable development and work practices;
- Policy recognition and sustainable policy support schemes;
- Data-driven insights for decision-making.
Dr. Marlen Komorowski
Prof. Dr. Justin Lewis
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- creative industries
- creative economy
- sustainability
- recovery
- regional development
- crisis
- COVID-19
- sustainable development
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