Integrating Creative Industries Into National Sustainability Agendas: a Policy and Strategic Planning Framework
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Systematic Review
Abstract: Creative industries (CIs) are increasingly recognized not only for their economic value but also for their potential to contribute to sustainable development goals.However, the strategic policy mechanisms to harness CIs specifically for sustainability outcomes, particularly in transitioning economies like Russia, remain understudied.This research seeks to address this gap.This study employs a systematic literature review and comparative policy analysis to synthesize international and Russian approaches to CI development.Through a critical analysis of statistical trends and policy documents, and by developing a novel conceptual framework, we identify the key strategic elements necessary to align the CI sector with socio-ecological objectives.Our findings highlight a significant opportunity for CIs to drive sustainability through their inherent ecological (e.g., nature conservation, promoting resource-light services), social (e.g., community cohesion, cultural preservation), and economic functions.We identify critical gaps in Russia's current conceptual and strategic framework for CIs.In response, the paper proposes a structured hierarchy for a national CI development strategy (encompassing vision, policies, programs, and projects) explicitly designed to integrate sustainability principles.Furthermore, we emphasize the foundational role of educational system reform in building necessary human capital.The study concludes that a strategically supported CI sector can be a powerful catalyst for sustainable, place-based development.The proposed framework offers a actionable roadmap for policymakers to unlock the multiplicative potential of CIs, moving beyond purely economic metrics to foster a more resilient and sustainable future.This research has significant implications for other economies seeking to leverage their cultural and creative capital for sustainability.
DOI: 10.31407/ijees15.515
Authors: Elena Klochko, Elena Zakharova, Lidiya Kovalenko, Vasily Shalatov, Marina Ordynskaya, Vladimir Khoruzhy
Institutions: Kuban State Agrarian University, Adyghe State University
Language: English
Subfield: Urban Studies
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W4415775133