The session presented two research reports, both commissioned by the British Council as part of a series of actions in support of the development and sustainable operation of creative hubs in Vietnam.
The first report is the Creative Hubs: Experience from Europe, Lessons for Vietnam (2016) by Professor Andy Pratt from City University London, while the second one is the Review of Regulatory Framework for Creative Hubs in Vietnam (2017) recently conducted by the Vietnam National Institute of Culture and Arts Studies.
“We recognize the role and the network of creative hubs across Vietnam, and the significant contribution of these hubs to the local communities and to the sustainable economic growth, as well social and cultural development goals of Vietnam. We hope that these are useful references for policy makers, creative people and entrepreneurs in Vietnam. All over the world, creative hubs have become one of the key answers for creative business challenges. It is important that we acknowledge the significant role of these hubs in our economy and our society, and take action to support their sustainable operation, their rights to creative expression, and their capacity to grow and contribute to the prosperous and inclusive growth of Vietnam in the future”, said Ms Cherry Gough, Director British Council.
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The event featured three introductory presentations by three creative hubs, ranging from well-established to emerging hubs. They are the Creative Lab by UP in Hanoi, the Da Nang Entrepreneurship Support (DNES) in Central Da Nang city, and Toa Tau in Southern hub Ho Chi Minh city.
Following the introductions by creative hubs and summary of the research reports will be a discussion on the role of creative hubs as key factor for developing the creative economy in Vietnam. The discussion, which facilitated by a key member of the Hanoi Grapevine, a long-running online hub, with panel members from the hub community, the British Council, the Vietnam National Institute of Culture and Arts Studies, will engage participants from the network of creative hubs in Vietnam, Government sector, and members of the private sector and civil society.
Thus, it will present an opportunity for all participants to share their views about the sustainability of creative hubs in Vietnam and how creative hubs can contribute to the development of the creative economy./.
Vietnam’s first National Strategy for the Development of Cultural Industries (NSDCI) to 2020, vision 2030 was ratified by the Prime Minister in September 2016. It outlines ambitious goals for the development of the cultural industries in Vietnam, which is set to account for 3% of GDP in 2020 and 7% of GDP in 2030. For some specific sectors, high revenue targets are set for 2030 including USD3.2 billion for the advertising industry, USD250 million for the film industry and USD125 million for fine arts./.