Five reasons why Africa is leading the creative revolution
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.
Ernesto Ottone, Assistant Director General for Culture, UNESCO
Foreword from Ernesto Ottone, Assistant Director General for Culture at UNESCO, to the World Cities Culture Report: 5th Edition
Justine Simons OBE, Founder of World Cities Culture Forum
Foreword from Justine Simons OBE, founder of World Cities Culture Forum, introducing the report and framing its importance.
Introduction and Key Findings
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.
Focus on Africa
Discover how Africa's creative capitals are driving forward innovation in cultural policy amidst dramatic urban development
Focus on Latin America
Cultural policies address multiple urban priorities from building citizenship, generating employment and supporting inclusion and equity.
2nd Edition
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.