Culture and the creative economy in Flanders, Belgium

Cultural and creative sectors are a significant driver of local development both through direct job creation income generation but also indirectly by spurring innovation across the economy. Beyond their economic impacts, they have social from supporting health well-being to promoting inclusion capital. Flanders (Belgium) has placed cultural as priority in region’s strategy. This paper provides an overview Flanders, highlighting trends employment, business dynamics, entrepreneurship financing well participation. It offers analysis recommendations support region continuing build on its ecosystem.