About

The Project

INSPIRE is a space for building awareness and critical understanding of the drivers to unleash the economic potential of the creative economy.
  • Funded by the European Union and The Turkish Republic
  • Beneficiary: General Directorate of Development Agencies, İstanbul Development Agency (ISTKA), İzmir Development Agency (IZKA)
  • Project's regions: İstanbul, İzmir, Ankara / Türkiye
  • Contracting authority: Ministry of Industry and Technology, Directorate of EU and Foreign Affairs-Directorate of EU Financial Programs
  • Project duration: August 2023 – August 2025
  • Operated by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH
  • Consortium partners: Goethe Institut, Atolye

Within the scope of the Competitive Sectors Program financed by the European Union and the Republic of Turkey and implemented by the Ministry of Industry and Technology, The official opening ceremony of Capacity Building for the Proper Transformation of the Creative Economy in Türkiye Project was held on February 14, 2024, implemented by the Directorate General of Development Agencies in partnership with Istanbul Development Agency and Izmir Development Agency.

Creativity is a critical factor for economic growth and sustainable development worldwide. Innovation, digital transformation, or the transformation of society would be unthinkable without creativity. At the intersection of creativity and innovation with the economy and social welfare are the cultural and creative industries.

The cultural and creative industries are an exciting economic sector, encompassing a wide range of fields, from architecture to music, film to fashion, visual arts to the gaming industry. In this vibrant competitive environment, in addition to the big international companies, freelance artists and creative entrepreneurs who have set up micro-enterprises also operate. The cultural and creative industries catalyze a fast-growing, innovative, knowledge-based economy. They are among the fastest-growing sectors in the global economy. This sector employs nearly 50 million people worldwide – three times as many as the global automotive industry. According to forecasts, the economic impact is expected to triple by 2030. It will account for ten percent of global GDP by this time.

INSPIRE: Strengthens Coordination Among Policy Makers to Support Turkey's Creative Potential.
INSPIRE develops and establishes a policy framework for the creative economy, with significant investments in the creative industries to improve their capabilities. The project is delivered to government bodies and the broader creative economy ecosystem and emphasizes responsiveness and responsible policy development. Our framework is designed to be operative, ensuring that policies adapt to the dynamic nature of your (creative) industry, fostering a conducive and supportive environment.
INSPIRE: Provides Capacity Building and Networking Opportunity for Creative Economy Actors in Turkey.
Innovation and technology advancements provide a competitive edge for creative industries. These enable the creative people to use new technologies and create cutting-edge products. It also allows cultural and creative industry professionals to connect with global audiences. INSPIRE supports capacity building for the sector to engage properly with technological advancements.

Inspire: Enhancing Skills and Opportunities for Turkey’s Creative Industries.

INSPIRE unlocks opportunities for cross-sector partnerships, it facilitates connections between creative and cultural industry organizations and policymakers, fostering collaborations that drive innovation and open new avenues for growth. Economic and social spillover among the industries is another effect of cross-sector partnerships in knowledge transfer, community engagement and social innovations.

Inspire: Fostering Collaboration in the Creative Economy for Turkey’s Economic Growth.

The creative economy is a collaborative ecosystem where industries converge. INSPIRE engages actively to open doors to cross-sector collaborations, unlocking new markets and expanding the reach of your creative endeavours.

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