A draft national strategy aimed to position Malta as a stimulating creative hub within the Mediterranean was launched this afternoon.

The strategy for the cultural and creative industries was launched by the Finance Minister Tonio Fenech and Tourism Minister Mario de Marco.

It aims to capitalise on the new global developments of the creative economy; consolidate the educational framework and invest in creativity-oriented educational institutions and initiatives; create initiatives for creative individuals; and position Malta as a Mediterranean hub with strong emphasis on exchange and access to international markets.

Mr Fenech said the creative industry in Malta was growing but it needed an economic, social and cultural environment to develop more and give a better contribution to the strategy for economic growth and job creation.

Dr de Marco said the bill was aimed to provide direction for the cultural and creative sector which, in recent years, grew at a faster rate than other sectors and which currently employed 8,000 people in 3,600 enterprises.

He said that investment in this sector was investment in local talent and abilities, competitiveness and the economy.

http://www.creativemalta.gov.mt/

A summary of the draft strategy document can be read in the pdf link below.

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