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amongst medical staff. Medical units were also equipped so that patients colud decide how
they wanted to be attended during childbirth, thereby leading to improved neonatal and
maternal health.
3. Culture is key to Inclusive Economic Development
Professor Throsby’s presentation has made the case of the economic value of cultural
industries. Indeed, culture in all its forms (handicrafts, festivals or performing arts, cultural
institutions such as museums, or heritage sites, both natural and cultural) has proven its worth
as a source of income generation and job creation, including at the community level, thus
improving living conditions, fostering community-based economic growth, and contribute to
empowering individuals. What is extremely important is that Culture allows for economic
growth with equality and social cohesion.
The weight of Culture
Some figures:
Cultural and creative industries represent one of the most rapidly expanding
sectors in the global economy, with an average growth rate of 13.9 % in Africa, 11.9 %
in South America, 17.6 % in the Middle East, 9.7 % in Asia, 6.9 % in Oceania,
and 4.3 % in North and Central America , exceeding the rate of growth in service
industries and manufacturing.
Here again, the MDG-F Culture and Development Joint Programme implemented in
Cambodia, provides ample evidence of how economic empowerment can be promoted
through culture:
There was an improved commercialisation of local cultural products and services in
domestic and international markets through mentorship programmes in handicraft production
which was provided to 63 beneficiary producer groups. This aimed at encouraging design
creativity. Moreover, legal training courses were organised for producer groups to promote
better understanding of related legislation for the commercialisation of cultural products, and
4 baseline studies and surveys were conducted to identify potential handicraft markets and
assess their tourism potential. Cultural infrastructure was developed and an Indigenous
Handicraft Exhibition held at the National Museum to promote indigenous culture and
improve the market space of indigenous vendors. Handicrafts sales increased, on average, by
33% (approximately 50 USD), and women – as producers – own the revenue entirely