Ukraine should form own policy in field of cultural and creative industries – Nyshchuk

He stated this during the opening of the Second Annual International Forum Creative Ukraine, which is held in Kyiv on November 8-9, according to an Ukrinform correspondent.

"Last year's forum gathered more than 300 participants from 16 countries. According to experts, the forum became one of the three leaders in those events related to the creative industries. This year we want to focus on uniting the efforts of authorities, businesses and civil society so that to form a state policy in the field of creative industries," said Nyshchuk.

"Creative industries as a global trend are the great source of development of the country and its citizens," Nyshchuk added.

Head of the EU Delegation to Ukraine, Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary EU Ambassador to Ukraine, Hugues Mingarelli, noted that the European Union will assist Ukraine in developing creative industries.

He also added that Ukraine has a huge potential for the development of these industries, as there are lot of educated and capable young people in the country, as well as a great cultural heritage. Mingarelli stressed that the European Union will in any possible way help Ukraine develop creative industries.

International Forum Creative Ukraine is a platform for political and expert discussion on the development of state policy in the field of cultural and creative industries. Promoting cooperation between government, civil society and businesses, the Forum aims to enhance public-private cooperation in the field of cultural and creative industries at national and regional levels. The event will gather international experts on the creative economy, creative professions and culture policymakers from all over Europe.

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