Creative Trade for Human Development
In recent years, international trade in creative goods and services has been expanding. But this upward march is not lifting all boats. Although many developing countries are endowed with vast cultural wealth, they still lag behind. In addition, wo...
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Language: | English en_US |
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World Bank, Washington, DC
2016
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Online Access: | http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/2016/05/26401887/creative-trade-human-development http://hdl.handle.net/10986/24521 |
Summary: | In recent years, international trade in
creative goods and services has been expanding. But this
upward march is not lifting all boats. Although many
developing countries are endowed with vast cultural wealth,
they still lag behind. In addition, women are not faring
well. Much needs to be done to expand creative trade for
human development. Suggestions here include implementing a
Women Artisan Trade Initiative, creating a cultural trade
index, developing appropriate intellectual property
initiatives, and considering creative trade in economic
diversification strategies. |
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