The joint UNRISD-UNESCO series of Occasional Papers on Culture and Development is a first step in facilitating and … catalyzing an international debate on culture and development based on high-quality research. The present paper inaugurates the …

Culture and creativity have untapped potential to deliver social, economic, and spatial benefits for cities and … contribution to urban regeneration and sustainable urban development, cultural and creative industries make cities more attractive … places for people to live in and for economic activity to develop. Culture and creativity also contribute to social cohesion …