Development of the creative sector is an important, complicated
and timely subject. For many countries, the cultural industries have
been promoted as a leading export sector and a source of jobs in
the ‘new economy.’ Creative industry development is also becoming
an increasingly common strategy for urban and regional development.
Furthermore, the cultural industries can function as both
global players [and] as bulwarks of local identity.” (Wyszomirski,
2004: 1)