New Development Models Based in Culture, Creative Industries and Education: A Global South-Global North Knowledge Exchange Agenda

Project Details

Description

Funder Fundacao Itau - 06/2025 - 06/2027 - 254,000 pounds

This initiative aims to foster collaboration between UK and Brazilian academic communities in Creative and Cultural Industries (CCIs) and Education.
The project's primary objectives are structured around two main research strands. The first examines "Cultural and Creative Industries as Catalysts for Inclusive Development," conducting comparative studies between Latin America and the United Kingdom. This includes analysing frameworks for integrating CCIs with socio-economic development, exploring cultural participation and educational policy, and investigating policy support for creative entrepreneurship. The second strand focuses on "The New World of Work, Creative Economy, and Education in the Global South," examining policy frameworks for AI integration in CCIs, future skills and curriculum development, and the impact of digital platforms and gig work in creative sectors.
The research team comprises a diverse group of experts led by two Principal Investigators: a senior academic specialising in CCIs and development economics as the main PI, and a Brazil-based Co-PI with expertise in education policy and labour markets in the Global South. The team includes eight additional members: two Senior Researchers focusing on policy analysis (both Latin America-based), a Senior Researcher in Creative Economy and AI, a Senior Researcher in Cultural Participation and Social Inclusion, a UK-based Senior Assistant Researcher specialising in Education and CCIs, and three Research Assistants covering digital platforms, data analysis, and qualitative research.
The expected outcomes of this project are comprehensive and multifaceted. In terms of research networking, the project aims to establish a sustainable international research network and strengthen collaboration between UK and Latin American institutions. For policy development, it will produce evidence-based recommendations for integrating education, culture, and creative industries in development strategies, alongside practical frameworks for implementation. The comparative analysis will generate in-depth understanding of education and culture-based development models across both regions, particularly examining the creative economy's role in the Global South.
The project also emphasises capacity building through training workshops for early-career researchers and the development of curriculum frameworks. For long-term sustainability, the initiative will identify future research priorities, establish partnerships with policymakers and industry stakeholders, and create a roadmap for scaling successful development strategies. All findings will be disseminated through high-impact academic journals, policy briefs, and international conferences, with open-access resources being developed for policymakers and practitioners in the field.
Short titleCCIs and Global Development
StatusNot started
Effective start/end date1/06/251/06/27

UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This project contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  • SDG 4 - Quality Education
  • SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth
  • SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities
  • SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities

Keywords

  • Development Models
  • Global
  • Creative Industries
  • Education

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