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# Economy

Posts in this archive: 67

- [How can world cities future-proof the creative economy?](https://worldcitiescultureforum.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/how-can-cities-future-proof-the-creative-economy.md) — When the world of work is being turned upside down by AI and there are dire predictions about which jobs are safe and which jobs are not, to talk about ‘future-proofing’ any industry, let alone the jobs that go with it, sounds brave, and maybe even a bit crazy. But that’s exactly what two of World Cities Culture Forum’s partner cities are about to do in an intensive four-day exchange of ideas, policies and future plans.
- [City of Music: How Adelaide protected its live music venues through special purpose legislation ](https://worldcitiescultureforum.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/city-project/city-of-music-how-adelaide-protected-its-live-music-venues-through-special-purpose-legislation.md) — The Planning, Development and Infrastructure Amendment Act 2024 is the first Australian law to formally establish a designated “live music venue area” within a city centre. This special purpose legislation was created to save a landmark live music venue – the Crown and Anchor hotel – from demolition and development. 

This case highlights the delicate balance between cultural vibrancy and urban planning. Maintaining live music spaces is not only a matter of nostalgia but an essential component of a city’s social and economic fabric.
- [Jakarta overtakes Tokyo as the world's most populous city](https://worldcitiescultureforum.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/jakarta-overtakes-tokyo-as-the-worlds-most-populous-city.md)
- [Culture After Dark: Three Ways Cities Are Supercharging the Night-Time Economy](https://worldcitiescultureforum.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/culture-after-dark-three-ways-cities-are-supercharging-the-night-time-economy.md) — Cities from Guangzhou to Toronto are increasingly placing culture at the heart of their night-time economies. Our 5th Edition World Cities Culture Report  shows that what was once an overlooked policy area is now firmly mainstream: 97% of cities are actively supporting night-time initiatives.
- [5th World Cities Culture Report Reveals Culture Is Driving Urban Innovation Worldwide](https://worldcitiescultureforum.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/launch-world-cities-culture-report-5th.md) — New report shows cultural participation is rebounding strongly, creative spaces are being protected, and the night-time economy has become a mainstream policy focus for global cities.
- [How Chengdu became a destination for spectating online video game tournaments](https://worldcitiescultureforum.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/city-project/chengdu-esports-policy.md) — Chengdu’s comprehensive esports policy is transforming the city into a national destination for gaming tournaments by investing in venues, events, and clubs, while leveraging culture and technology to enhance its global identity and urban development.
- [How Chengdu launched China’s first city-level science fiction policy to boost sci-fi culture and tourism](https://worldcitiescultureforum.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/city-project/sci-fi-strategy-how-chengdu-launched-chinas-first-city-level-science-fiction-policy-to-boost-sci-fi-culture-and-tourism.md) — Chengdu’s pioneering sci-fi strategy—the first of its kind in China—supports content creation, industry development, and global promotion, positioning the city as a hub where science fiction drives cultural innovation, tourism, and economic growth.
- [Cultural Infrastructure: Fostering digital creative startups in Chengdu](https://worldcitiescultureforum.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/city-project/chengdu-digital-creative-startups-support.md) — Chengdu’s first municipal policy for digital cultural startups provides funding, rent-free workspaces, R&D and housing support to nurture early-stage ventures, strengthening the city’s role as a hub for creative innovation and entrepreneurship.
- [Sikka Arts Festival: A multidisciplinary celebration of local creativity in Dubai ](https://worldcitiescultureforum.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/city-project/dubai-sikka-art-and-design-festival.md) — Dubai’s Sikka Art and Design Festival has grown into a year-round initiative that supports emerging creatives across disciplines, revitalises historic districts, and drives cultural participation while positioning the city as a regional hub for innovation and artistic talent.
- [Creative Districts: Al Quoz Creative Zone in Dubai](https://worldcitiescultureforum.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/city-project/dubai-al-quoz-creative-zone.md) — Dubai’s Al Quoz Creative Zone is transforming a former industrial area into a dynamic cultural district that fosters creative enterprises, community engagement, and sustainable urban regeneration while advancing the city’s ambition to be a global hub for culture and creativity.
- [Impact Measurement: Dubai’s first ever creative impact report shows culture is a huge economic driver for local and foreign investment](https://worldcitiescultureforum.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/city-project/dubai-creative-impact-report.md) — Dubai’s first Creative Impact Report reveals that the city’s cultural and creative industries contribute significantly to GDP, jobs, and foreign investment, positioning culture as a central driver of economic growth, innovation, and global recognition.
- [Cultural Innovation: Expanding 2,000-year-old Guangzhou Flower Market’s cultural offering](https://worldcitiescultureforum.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/city-project/guangzhou-flower-market-cultural-heritage-innovation.md) — Guangzhou’s 2,000-year-old Spring Festival Flower Market, now recognised as national intangible cultural heritage, blends ancient Lunar New Year traditions with modern innovations like drone shows, street food, and riverside events to drive cultural tourism, the flower industry, and the nighttime economy.
- [Heritage Innovation: How Guangzhou developed its intangible heritage into culture-led design and lifestyle products](https://worldcitiescultureforum.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/city-project/heritage-innovation-how-guangzhou-developed-its-intangible-heritage-into-culture-led-design-and-lifestyle-products.md) — 'Recommended Gifts from the Bay Area' is a cultural innovation initiative from Guangzhou that transforms Lingnan intangible heritage - like food, opera, and folk festivals - into modern design products. Through creative reinterpretation of traditions such as the “Pantang’s Five Treasures” and lion dance, the initiative promotes cultural identity, stimulates the creative economy, and shows how urban policy can integrate heritage into everyday life for global audiences.
- [How Hamburg put children and young people in charge of culture strategy](https://worldcitiescultureforum.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/city-project/youth-culture-how-hamburg-put-children-and-young-people-in-charge-of-culture-strategy.md) — Hamburg’s Framework for Children and Youth Culture redefines cultural policy by centring youth participation. Developed through a multidimensional participatory culture strategy, it reflects the real needs and desires of the city’s children and young people. With tools like the Hamburg Children’s Manifesto and a newly forming Council of Culture for Children and Young People, the city is embedding inclusive culture into its institutions and setting a new benchmark for long-term youth engagement in cultural policy.
- [Creative Industries: Helsinki’s '9 Actions' creative economy strategy ](https://worldcitiescultureforum.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/city-project/9-actions-for-helsinki-creative-industries-growth-strategy.md) — Helsinki is scaling up its commitment to the creative economy strategy through the “9 Actions” roadmap, co-developed with industry professionals. It proposes targeted steps to strengthen cultural entrepreneurship, remove administrative barriers, activate underused spaces, and support urban creative ecosystems. With global creative sectors growing rapidly, Helsinki’s long-term competitiveness hinges on how effectively it fosters creative sector growth and supports inclusive, innovation-driven cultural business models.
- [Communities: Using a maritime museum to drive local economic development in Jakarta](https://worldcitiescultureforum.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/city-project/jakarta-museum-for-local-economic-development-for-social-changes.md) — Jakarta’s Museum for Local Economic Development for Social Changes initiative (MLEADS) is a pioneering programme at Museum Bahari Jakarta, turning heritage into a tool for social and economic development. Through creative training, youth engagement, and cultural activities, the programme supports the Penjaringan community while aligning with Sustainable Development Goals. Backed by government and private partners, MLEADS empowers residents and repositions the museum as a living resource for inclusive urban development.
- [Cultural Villages: Preserving Betawi heritage while improving community welfare](https://worldcitiescultureforum.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/city-project/developing-cultural-villages-jakarta.md) — Launched in 2022, Jakarta’s cultural village initiative supports five Betawi communities- Petukangan, Rawa Belong, Marunda, Condet, and Tanah Abang - to preserve heritage and improve welfare. Through community empowerment, cultural tourism, and traditional arts promotion, the programme strengthens local identity and enhances economic sustainability. Led by the Jakarta Culture Office and ADKI, this policy framework promotes inclusive cultural development while positioning Jakarta as a culturally grounded global city.
- [Tourism Tax: How San Francisco leverages its hotel tax to fund the arts](https://worldcitiescultureforum.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/city-project/san-francisco-hotel-tax-arts-culture-funding.md) — Launched in 2018, San Francisco’s Proposition E law redirects a portion of the city’s hotel tax to directly fund arts and culture. This voter-backed initiative created a virtuous circle: since 2023 marketing San Francisco as a vibrant cultural destination attracted more culturally engaged visitors who contribute to the hotel tax. In turn, this revenue sustains cultural programming, fosters equity, and strengthens the city’s identity as a global creative capital.
- [Youth Culture Pass: How Seoul expanded access to the arts for young people](https://worldcitiescultureforum.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/city-project/seoul-youth-culture-pass-access-to-arts.md) — Launched in 2023, the Seoul Youth Culture Pass provides KRW 200,000 annually to youth aged 20–23, enabling them to attend theatre, exhibitions, and more. The programme supported over 32,000 young people in 2024, promoting cultural access while stimulating Seoul’s post-COVID arts and culture scene. With high uptake and plans for future expansion, it sets a new benchmark for equitable, youth-focused cultural policy in global cities.
- [Songshan Cultural and Creative Park: A cultural ecosystem incubator in Taipei ](https://worldcitiescultureforum.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/city-project/taipei-songshan-cultural-and-creative-park.md) — Once the Songshan Tobacco Factory, Songshan Cultural and Creative Park (SCCP) has become one of Taipei’s most significant creative workspaces since its reopening in 2011. Dedicated to preserving industrial heritage and promoting creative industries, the park has established itself as “Taipei City’s Hub for Originality.” Not only is it boosting cultural offerings for city residents and visitors, SCCP also successfully incubates Taiwanese fashion brands for international markets. 
- [Culture and collaboration in Cologne’s meanwhile spaces](https://worldcitiescultureforum.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/city-project/cologne-meanwhile-spaces-cultural-transformation.md) — In Cologne’s city centre, culture is being tested as a catalyst for urban revival. Launched in 2024, an innovative collaboration between Cultural Space Management and TH Köln University is transforming three vacant retail units near Schildergasse and Hohe Straße into vibrant “meanwhile spaces.” By curating cultural pop-ups, performances, and community-led interventions, the project explores how temporary uses can attract new audiences, extend city life beyond retail hours, and foster social diversity. Through this living laboratory, Cologne is reimagining how culture can drive the renewal of central urban spaces in transition.
- [Balancing resident needs with a vibrant, sustainable night time economy in Amsterdam](https://worldcitiescultureforum.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/city-project/amsterdam-agenda-for-night-culture-2023-2026.md) — Amsterdam’s Implementation Agenda for Night Culture 2023–2026 is a strategic plan to strengthen the city’s night time economy through 15 targeted measures. It addresses key challenges like noise complaints, lack of affordable space, and barriers for emerging creatives. With initiatives including a noise reduction fund, talent subsidies, and feasibility studies for new venues, the agenda supports a vibrant, inclusive nightlife while aligning with broader cultural and community goals.
- [Cultural Participation: How the London Borough of Culture made art accessible to all ](https://worldcitiescultureforum.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/city-project/waltham-forest-london-borough-of-culture.md) — The Mayor’s London Borough of Culture programme offers a borough of the capital £1.35 million to stage a year of cultural initiatives and better integrate culture in their borough. Waltham Forest was the first ever London Borough of Culture in 2019. After 1,000 events that attracted 500,000 people and £4.1 million locally, the borough has created a new Creative Enterprise Zone for artists and a new Cultural Quarter for visitors.
- [How NYC Create in Place is protecting cultural space through cross-agency collaboration](https://worldcitiescultureforum.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/city-project/nyc-create-in-place-cultural-space-support.md) — NYC Create in Place is a cross-agency initiative launched in 2024 to address the affordability crisis threatening the city’s cultural and creative sectors. Led by the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs, the programme supports organisations at risk of losing space or seeking to expand. Through casework, a resource hub, and interagency collaboration, the initiative has reached over 30 organisations, safeguarding and strengthening New York’s creative infrastructure.
- [How is San Francisco using tourism tax to boost arts and culture?](https://worldcitiescultureforum.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/city-project/how-is-san-francisco-using-a-tourism-tax-to-boost-arts-and-culture.md) — San Francisco is a global “bucket list” destination and one of the top five tourism destinations in the U.S. Historically, the city has drawn tens of millions of visitors annually and has been a favourite location for business conventions.
- [Paris collaborates with Dakar to support the next generation of creative entrepreneurs](https://worldcitiescultureforum.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/city-project/paris-collaborates-with-dakar-to-support-the-next-generation-of-creative-entrepreneurs.md) — From training robotics in schools to offering free workspace, the Teranga Tech Incub' is a network of incubator spaces to help young entrepreneurs flourish in Sénégal. It was launched in 2018 by The French Embassy in Sénégal through the Institut Francais du Sénégal, the governmental organisation supporting French language and culture internationally.
- [African Alternatives: The Future of Creative Cities](https://worldcitiescultureforum.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/publication/african-alternatives-the-future-of-creative-cities.md) — The 'African Alternatives: The Future of Creative Cities' Report shares analysis of the emerging themes and trends for cultural policy in Sub-Saharan Africa with insights from 11 African capitals. 
- [How São Paulo’s carnival is boosting its creative economy](https://worldcitiescultureforum.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/how-sao-paulos-carnival-is-boosting-its-creative-economy.md) — Historically, São Paulo’s identity has centred on the image of a cosmopolitan city, characterized by industry, speed, work and progress. It is still Brazil’s most vibrant financial centre, and is among the world’s most populous cities, with numerous cultural institutions and a rich architectural tradition. But the Secretariat of Culture has been leading a cultural revolution.
- [Why culture and the arts are crucial to the city recovery post-pandemic](https://worldcitiescultureforum.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/why-culture-and-the-arts-are-crucial-to-the-uks-recovery-post-pandemic.md) — It would be easy to see culture as an optional extra in the midst of the vast challenges cities around the world are facing. But that would be a grave mistake.
- [Policies, prosperity and beyond: how Shenzhen is embedding culture into development planning](https://worldcitiescultureforum.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/city-project/policies-for-the-development-of-cultural-industries.md) — In order to promote the high-quality
development of the creative industries, Shenzhen City and its districts have introduced a series of development plans and policies, with increasing policy funds.
- [Design thinking shapes the future of İstanbul's neighbourhoods](https://worldcitiescultureforum.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/city-project/tak-kartal.md) — Tasarım Atolyesi Kartal (‘Design Atelier Kartal’– abbreviated as TAK Kartal) is a creative innovation space that brings together Kartal residents, designers, volunteers, students and supporters to collaboratively create ideas and products for the public good, finding solutions that can improve the quality of life in Kartal
- [Cultural identity at risk: the challenge facing Vancouver's historic Chinatown](https://worldcitiescultureforum.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/city-project/prioritize-intangible-cultural-heritage-promote-cultural-redress.md) — Conditionally approved by Council in 2022, Vancouver proposed priority projects, actions, partners, policy work, and resources to foster a
vibrant Chinatown, and provide a foundational document towards a potential UNESCO World Heritage Site designation for the area.
- [Is collaborative grantmaking the key to equitable funding in Vancouver?](https://worldcitiescultureforum.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/city-project/advance-equitable-accessible-funding-leadership-organizational-practices.md) — The Grants and Awards team piloted a dedicated Cultural Equity Grants program, an invitation based, noncompetitive process for multi-year grants to support greater equity for the arts and culture sector.
- [How old cinemas in Kyiv are being transformed into vibrant cultural hubs](https://worldcitiescultureforum.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/city-project/kyiv-cultural-cluster.md) — The goal of the Kyiv Cultural Cluster is to transform the network of city cinemas into creative environments.
- [Redefining Rio's cultural landscape: Zonas de Cultura continues its ambitious plans to decentralise culture](https://worldcitiescultureforum.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/city-project/zonas-de-cultura.md) — The Zonas de Cultura (ZC) program, launched in 2021, was born out of the need to decentralise cultural resources in the post-pandemic environment. It aims to recognise and amplify the impact of peripheral artists by distributing cultural funding more widely. The core purpose is to shift the city's cultural investments towards specific neighborhoods, creating new cultural hubs throughout Rio.
- [How Guangzhou Cultural Industry Fair has transformed the city's creative landscape](https://worldcitiescultureforum.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/city-project/guangzhou-cultural-industry-fair.md) — Guangzhou is focused on building its international reputation and strengthening its vibrant creative industries. Since 2017, it has hosted the Guangzhou Cultural Industry Fair, integrating existing resources and promoting high quality cultural projects and products.
- [Mayor Eric Adams' blueprint safeguards New York's cultural assets](https://worldcitiescultureforum.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/city-project/new-york-culture-at-risk-task-force.md) — In 2022, newly elected Mayor Eric Adams introduced the plan Rebuild, Renew, Reinvent: A Blueprint for New York City's Economic Recovery to address the significant impacts of the pandemic on the city.
- [From streets to streams: Tokyo artists find new audiences](https://worldcitiescultureforum.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/city-project/tokyo-support-programme-for-arts-and-culture.md) — Professional artists and cultural practitioners were among the worst hit by the restrictions during the Covid-19 pandemic.  Therefore, the City created funding to support artists to make new work and stream it online.
- [Apathy to art: how Oslo's 'Keys to the City' unlocks artistic potential](https://worldcitiescultureforum.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/city-project/oslo-keys-to-the-city-2.md) — Oslo’s cultural institutions offer its citizens a wide array of events and experiences, but some audience demographics rarely take advantage of them. The Keys to the City project targets groups of 15-25 year olds living in Oslo and the surrounding region, inviting them to develop a deeper relationship with cultural institutions, and get a better understanding of the range of careers in the sector.
- [Creative resilience: Seoul's initiatives to support artists during the pandemic](https://worldcitiescultureforum.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/city-project/seoul-urgent-support-for-artists.md) — The ‘Artist Life Stabilization Fund Support’ was launched in 2021 and provided one million won in annual support to all artists living in Seoul who earned below a certain income level, provided that the artist had an activity certificate issued by the Korean Artists Welfare Foundation.
- [Soothing with culture: Seoul's remedy for 'COVID blue'](https://worldcitiescultureforum.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/city-project/seoul-soothing-with-culture.md) — To console those tired of social distancing, the Seoul Metropolitan Government launched Soothing with Culture, a programme of digital and limited in-person performances
- [Cultural catalyst: Warsaw empowers NGO's for social change](https://worldcitiescultureforum.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/city-project/cultural-catalysts-how-warsaw-empowers-ngos-for-social-change.md) — In 2018 the City of Warsaw announced an open competition for NGOs to address social issues through culture.
- [Saving the arts: Zürich supports the cultural sector during the pandemic](https://worldcitiescultureforum.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/city-project/securing-the-future-of-artists-how-zurich-supported-the-arts-community-post-pandemic.md) — The City of Zurich created a temporary Covid Working Grant to help creatives through a difficult period and retain their talent in the sector.
- [How Brasília is shaping the city into a thriving hub of creative excellence ](https://worldcitiescultureforum.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/city-project/conexa-cultura-culture-connection.md) — Brasilia is developing its creative businesses through a funding support programme that aims to up-skill creative workers and enhance the reputation of the city for cultural excellence on a wider stage. 
- [Fuelling Edinburgh's artistic fire: how Edinburgh is meeting artist's needs](https://worldcitiescultureforum.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/city-project/creating-edinburgh-performing-arts-development-epad.md) — Edinburgh's performers lacked a community network to enable them to share knowledge and support each other. A council funded programme is connecting the city's artists and helping them to fullfll their potential.
- [Chengdu's path to prosperity: making cultural financing accessible](https://worldcitiescultureforum.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/city-project/innovative-cultural-financing-boost-to-both-economies.md) — An innovative capital fund created to support creative thinking in Chengdu's cultural and financial industries.
- [A new tune: policymakers collaborate with the live music scene to future-proof the sector](https://worldcitiescultureforum.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/city-project/edinburghs-live-music-revival-music-is-audible.md) — With music venues closing, the live music community in Edinburgh needed support to enable a thriving live music scene and encourage a more supportive environment for live events.
- [FIVE 'LONG -COVID' SYMPTOMS FACED BY CULTURE IN WORLD CITIES](https://worldcitiescultureforum.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/5-long-covid-symptoms-faced-by-culture-in-in-world-cities.md) — The pandemic is over and culture and creative industries have been key to city recovery. However, we are still dealing with its effects. Director of World Cities Culture Forum Laia Gasch shares what the main issues are, drawn from research in collaboration with King’s College London “Creative recovery? 
- [How the Buenos Aires neighbourhood 'Abasto' shaped its cultural renaissance through community collaboration](https://worldcitiescultureforum.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/city-project/abasto-barrio-cultural.md) — The cultural landscape of Buenos Aires was significantly impacted by the Covid-19 restrictions, particularly affecting independent cultural organisations that were already structurally vulnerable prior to the pandemic. Abasto, a neighbourhood in the eastern part of Buenos Aires, has historically had a lower socio-economic status
- [Thrown a lifeline: how Austin supported its creative community through the pandemic](https://worldcitiescultureforum.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/city-project/pandemic-relief-for-the-creative-community.md) — In response to the enduring impacts of the pandemic, the City made concerted efforts to provide significant financial support to creatives who suffered income loss and audience reductions. Through the Economic Development Department (EDD), the City of Austin initiated and managed 12 emergency grant programs, totalling over $60.5 million in assistance for Austin families, nonprofits, and businesses affected by the pandemic.
- [Disused port to creative centre: how Mina Zayed became a centre of innovation in Abu Dhabi](https://worldcitiescultureforum.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/city-project/mina-zayed-miza-from-disused-port-to-creative-centre.md) — Abu Dahbi regenerated a disused part of the city to bring together different creative disciplines with commercial enterprises to facilitate collaboration and innovative cultural projects.
- [A stage for all: Zürich introduces transparent funding model with Kultur labour](https://worldcitiescultureforum.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/city-project/culture-laboratory-zurich.md) — To diversify performing arts offerings, a new funding format has created a collaborative process between artists and experts from science, society and research settings.
- [From trash to treasure: how cultural venues in Paris are embracing the circular economy](https://worldcitiescultureforum.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/city-project/circular-economy-and-the-cultural-sector.md)
- [Music for peace: İstanbul's inclusive choir inspires harmony among youth](https://worldcitiescultureforum.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/city-project/together-stronger-voices-choir-i.md) — Establishing a fully inclusive choir workshop experience for disadvantaged children and young people living in Istanbul.
- [Historic districts to open-air museums: how Hong Kong infused design into daily life](https://worldcitiescultureforum.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/city-project/design-district-hong-kong.md) — Creativity is flourishing in the city of Hong Kong, and it has recently contributed to diversifying the city's tourism offerings. Presented by the Tourism Commission of Hong Kong and organized by the Hong Kong Design Centre (HKDC), the three-year creative tourism project 'Design District Hong Kong #ddHK' was launched in 2018.
- [Why new funding models are strengthening the performing arts of Zürich](https://worldcitiescultureforum.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/city-project/concept-funding-revitalising-zurichs-dance-and-theatre-scene.md) — The City plans to radically overhaul its funding with a new grants system from 2024, as well as creating some targeted networks and funding pots to fill gaps in sector development support.
- [Amsterdam's new vision for creative entrepreneurs through incubator schemes](https://worldcitiescultureforum.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/city-project/art-up-incubator-to-creative-entrepreneurs.md) — ART-UP is a business incubator tailored for cultural entrepreneurs, helping creative small businesses to develop a plan for success and expansion, over a concentrated three-month programme.
- [Why Amsterdam's night-time economy needs protecting and promoting](https://worldcitiescultureforum.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/city-project/night-vision-the-night-has-the-future.md) — Amsterdam has always been renowned for its nightlife, from its underground scene to world famous nightclubs, parties and festivals. The night scene has also been a place where collaboration and new artforms have often evolved
- [How Austin Cultural Trust is protecting the cultural community from unaffordable rents](https://worldcitiescultureforum.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/city-project/austin-cultural-trust.md) — Taking inspiration from models like San Francisco's CAST and London's Creative Land Trust, a new Cultural Trust has been established as a component of the AEDC
- [Five reasons why Africa is leading the creative revolution](https://worldcitiescultureforum.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/post/5-reasons-why-africa-is-leading-the-creative-revolution.md) — Sub-Saharan African capitals are booming with creativity and bucking the trend on growing the creative economy. Dynamic leaders across capitals like Dakar, Johannesburg and Nairobi are leading a creative revolution. They are a fearless generation who aim to change the status quo on culture and creativity, in their cities and across the Africa continent.
- [Introduction and Key Findings ](https://worldcitiescultureforum.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/report/introduction-to-world-cities-culture-report.md) — Culture is emerging as the defining force of resilient cities, driving identity, wellbeing, and economic vitality in the face of global instability, from climate change to technological disruption. Data from the World Cities Culture Report shows cultural participation and creative industries are rebounding after the pandemic, but unevenly—highlighting the urgent need for sustainable tourism, affordable workspaces, and inclusive cultural policies.
- [Overview of Key Data](https://worldcitiescultureforum.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/report/data-headlines-report-5th-edition.md) — Key data headlines from the 5th edition of the World Cities Culture Report, covering cultural infrastructure, events and participation in culture across cities.
- [Night-time Economy](https://worldcitiescultureforum.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/report/night-time-economy.md) — From Melbourne to Montréal, cities are recognising that what happens after dark is an integral part of their identity, culture and economy.
- [Focus on Africa](https://worldcitiescultureforum.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/report/african-creative-capitals.md) — Discover how Africa's creative capitals are driving forward innovation in cultural policy amidst dramatic urban development
- [More Regional Trends](https://worldcitiescultureforum.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/report/regional-cultural-policy-trends.md) — From Indigenous knowledge in Australasia to digital innovation in East Asia, cities are using culture to shape more inclusive, sustainable, and creative futures. Drawing on recent survey data and case study submissions from our cities, this section offers a snapshot of emerging cultural policy trends across regions.  While each region has its own distinctive priorities, common themes such as access to space, climate action, youth engagement, and equity, highlight the extent to which all major cities share similar challenges in defining tomorrow’s cultural landscape.
- [2nd Edition](https://worldcitiescultureforum.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/report/world-cities-culture-report-2015-2nd-edition.md) — From Museums to Streets: Unleashing the Potential of Culture in Cities. The World Cities Culture Report 2015 explores why culture is the golden thread of urban policy and how it can solve some of the biggest challenges of our urban environments.
- [1st Edition](https://worldcitiescultureforum.com/wp-content/uploads/wp-mfa-exports/report/world-cities-culture-report-2012-1st-edition.md) — The World Cities Culture Report 2012 explores how culture influences the future of cities by presenting unprecedented data on 12 global cities’ cultural life and policymaking.