Creative Economy and Sustainable Development - The Context of Indian Handicrafts

The creative economy is one of the world's most dynamic sectors. Drawing upon the author's work on empowerment and sustainability, this book focuses on India's indigenous, rural, traditional handicraft-based creative and cultural industries (CCIs) and the role it can play in the country's creative economy.

List of contents

1. History and evolution of creative industries in India 2. The sustainable development approach 3. The regional context: An overview 4. Self-sufficient village economy 5. Rural creative entrepreneurship 6. Urban enterprises for traditional craft-based creative industries 7. Associated industries: Festivals and tourism 8. Discussion

About the author

Madhura Dutta, PhD is a development sector professional, researcher, and writer with more than two decades of national and international experience in culture-based sustainable development programs.

Product details

• Authors: Madhura Dutta
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Release: 06.05.2025, delayed
• EAN: 9781032363462
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3236346-2
• No. of pages: 112
• Series: Routledge Focus on the Global Creative Economy
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Natural sciences (general); Social sciences, law, business > Business > General, dictionaries; BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Development / Sustainable Development, Business & Economics / General, Small businesses & self-employed, Entrepreneurship, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Small Business, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Globalization, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Home-Based Businesses, Theatre Studies, Small businesses and self-employment, Non-profitmaking organizations, Business mathematics & systems, Development Studies, Public ownership / nationalization, Business mathematics and systems, Entrepreneurship / Start-ups