The document discusses several topics related to the cultural and creative industries (CCIs). It notes that CCIs demonstrated resilience during the economic crisis by continuing to create jobs while employment fell in other sectors. The EU goals for cultural policy are outlined, including promoting cultural diversity, culture as a catalyst for creativity, and culture in international relations. The dimensions of national values according to Geert Hofstede are also presented, comparing scores for Great Britain and the Netherlands on indices like power distance, individualism, and uncertainty avoidance.

1. LinC: International Perspectives
Rene Kooyman 7 dec 2015

2. Times are a changing

3. A dynamic and fast-growing industry, even in tough economic
times
The resilience during the economic crisis:
• job creation in CCIs grew on average by 3.5% from 2000 to 2007
• continued to grow at 0.7% annually between 2008 and 2012
• even as the number of jobs in the rest of the economy fell 0.7%
EU dec 2014
Before During the crisis…

4. The new SME definition
Three criteria:
• Staff headcount
• Annual turnover
or:
• Balance sheet
turnover
• ???? ????

5. Size of Enterprises
By sector across CCIs eurokleis 2009
EDCCI: Page 64

6. EU Cultural Policy Goals
• promotion of cultural diversity and intercultural dialogue
• the promotion of culture as a catalyst for creativity
• the promotion of culture as a vital element in the Union’s
international relations
Priorities:
• Accessible and inclusive culture
• Cultural heritage
• Cultural and creative sectors: creative economy and
innovation, (the substantial contribution of the cultural and
creative sectors to economic, social and regional
development)
• Promotion of cultural diversity, culture in EU external
relations, and mobility Work Plan for Culture (2015-2018)

7. Geert Hofstede: six dimensions of national values
• Power Distance Index (PDI)
• Individualism versus Collectivism (IDV)
• Masculinity versus Femininity (MAS) ; tough versus tender
• Uncertainty Avoidance Index (UAI) : ambiguity acceptance
• Long Term Pragmatic versus Short Term Normative Orientation (LTO)
• Indulgence versus Restraint (IND); inhibition towards life and fun
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8. That’s
the way it’s done!
Rene Kooyman
rene.kooyman@unitar.org
www.rkooyman.com
Sue Hoyle; Clore Leadership Program