22 June 2021
No corner of our planet has been left untouched by the COVID-19 crisis. The virus itself has cost many lives, and the lockdowns experienced by many countries have destroyed jobs and businesses. At the time of writing, the social and economic impact of the pandemic in the medium and long term is difficult to foresee and measure.
The cultural and creative industries (CCIs) have been among the first sectors to shut their doors and they will be among the last to reopen. Large parts of the sector depend on human congregation. As a result, venue and site-based activities, such as theatre, live music, festivals, cinemas and museums, have been hit particularly hard.
This report is the result of an international evidence review. It has identified and assessed credible studies that focus specifically on the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the cultural and creative industries, rather than on other kinds of impacts, such as policy responses or the impact on audiences.This report is the result of an international evidence review. It has identified and assessed credible studies that focus specifically on the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the cultural and creative industries.
The publication is available to view and download in English and French via this link.
Permanent link: http://en.unesco.kz/cultural-and-creative-industries-in-the-face-of-covid-19-an-economic-impact-outlook