World Creativity Day 2025: Creative Economy's Global Impact

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Creativity's role in human development gets celebrated worldwide on April 21 as World Creativity and Innovation Day under UN auspices.

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A whopping US $389.1 billion was reached by the creative economy in 2019, doubling its value since 2005.

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Jobs for 6.2% of global employment are provided by culture and creativity sectors, with 3.1% contribution to worldwide GDP.

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Artistic freedom and cultural activities are strengthened by UNESCO through its 2005 convention across various countries.

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New vistas toward achieving Sustainable Development Goals can be opened through innovation, creativity, and mass entrepreneurship.

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Creativity in 300 cities around the world is promoted by the UNESCO Creative Cities Network through various initiatives.

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Economic interests of creative persons are safeguarded through patents, trademarks, and copyrights in this digital age.

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Modern techniques like design thinking, brainstorming, and mind mapping are now complemented by AI applications in creative fields.

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