TY - JOUR
KW - Economic and social development (THE_5342)
AU - Hendrik Van Der Pol
AB - As culture and creativity become an increasing driving force in the international marketplace, it is essential to measure their impact not only on the economy but also on society at large. UNESCO has always been at the forefront of addressing the dual cultural and economic nature of cultural goods and services, working on both the theory and the practice. The Organization’s Institute of Statistics (UIS) is currently seeking to redefine international data collection standards for the culture and creative sector so that they take into account the needs and specificities of the developing world. Providing an overview of the main approaches to assessing the economic and social importance of culture, this paper highlights the numerous limitations in current statistical information. It also includes a series of proposals based on the pragmatic approach currently being developed at UIS.
BT - Statistics, Knowledge and Policy 2007: Measuring and Fostering the Progress of Societies
DA - 2008///
LA - English
N2 - As culture and creativity become an increasing driving force in the international marketplace, it is essential to measure their impact not only on the economy but also on society at large. UNESCO has always been at the forefront of addressing the dual cultural and economic nature of cultural goods and services, working on both the theory and the practice. The Organization’s Institute of Statistics (UIS) is currently seeking to redefine international data collection standards for the culture and creative sector so that they take into account the needs and specificities of the developing world. Providing an overview of the main approaches to assessing the economic and social importance of culture, this paper highlights the numerous limitations in current statistical information. It also includes a series of proposals based on the pragmatic approach currently being developed at UIS.
PY - 2008
SP - 343
EP - 353
EP - 
T2 - Statistics, Knowledge and Policy 2007: Measuring and Fostering the Progress of Societies
TI - Key role of cultural and creative industries in the economy
ER -