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The Heart of Digital Wales: a review of creative industries for the Welsh Assembly Government

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Creative Industries Sector Summary Advice from the Sector Panel

Creative Industries Sector Summary Advice from the Sector Panel
The document is a work in progress and is not currently Welsh Government Policy.

The Creative Industries sector in Wales is amongst the fastest growing of the key sectors identified in Economic renewal: a new direction.

What is the Creative Industry sector?

The Creative Industries sector is defined as:

  • those industries which have their origin in individual creativity, skill and talent; and
  • have a potential for wealth and job creation through the generation and exploitation of intellectual property.

What sub-sectors does the Creative Industries sector include?

The Sector includes:

  • Advertising
  • Architecture
  • Crafts
  • Design
  • Designer fashion
  • Digital and entertainment media
  • Film, video and photography
  • Publishing
  • Software and electronic publishing
  • Television and radio
  • Music and visual and performing arts

In Wales, the sector provides employment for more than 30,000 people in over 4,200 enterprises and generates over £1.8bn annual turnover.

The Sector is well positioned to achieve greater momentum through the implementation of the recommendations from the Hargreaves Review. These actions will:

  • sharpen strategic thinking
  • clarify accountabilities
  • improve our channels of communication with creative businesses

Our goal is to ensure that Wales advances its competitive position internationally, notwithstanding the strong efforts in this sector from other nations and regions of the UK.

What support is available?

We offer a range of support for the sector. To find out more visit our business.wales.gov.uk website. (External link)

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