Project

Creative Twist – Boosting the cultural and creative industries in Georgia

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Overview

Funds Allocated: 88 269,00 USD

Period: 2020 to 2021

Beneficiary countries: Georgia

Applicant: Creative Georgia

Presentation

Creative Georgia, a public institution, proposes to: 1) conduct a research and mapping exercise to measure the social and economic impact of cultural and creative industries (CCIs) in order to inform the development of an evidence-based policy; 2) raise awareness on CCIs and their economic dimension; 3) elaborate medium-term state strategy and action plan for CCIs, identifying the fiscal, legislative and/or policy measures required for their development. 

How does this project contribute to the implementation of the 2005 Convention?

  • Contributes to a sustainable system of cultural policy in Georgia – The project has been designed to provide data on the social and economic value of CCIs in order to review the current legal framework. To implement those measures and policies, a strategic document and action plan will be presented to the relevant authority for adoption.
  • Strengthens the role of civil society in the implementation of Georgia’s cultural policy – Throughout the project, consultations with civil society will be organized in order to develop an evidence-based policy that will answer the needs of the people it will impact.

Main activities

  • Conducting a research on the economic contribution of CCIs in Georgia to identifyits challenges and needs.
  • Conducting a desk review of the current legislative, fiscal and policy frameworks of CCIs in Georgia.
  • Publishing a report with the results of the research and desk review.
  • Carrying out an awareness raising campaign about the potential of the CCIS, including videos of success stories and a booklet.
  • Development of a medium term strategy to promote the CCIs though multi-stakeholder consultation meetings.
  • Development of a 2-year Action Plan, based on the medium term strategy including specific measures aimed to boost the creative industries.
  • Presentation of the strategy and the 2-year action plan to relevant stakeholders.