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Creative IndustriesThe creative industries are emerging as one of the fastest growing and increasingly important sectors of the economy. Our most recent estimates indicate that there are over 2,500 creative enterprises in Northern Ireland, employing some 34,600 people. The Northern Ireland Executive has established growing a dynamic and innovative economy as its primary strategic objective in the Programme for Government. Within that, the increasing importance of the creative industries has been recognised, with a specific goal to grow the sector by up to 15% by 2011. The Northern Ireland Creative Industries Strategic Action Plan DCAL has secured £5m from the Innovation Fund to establish the Creative Industries Innovation Fund to contribute to the growth of Northern Ireland's cultural capital by supporting creativity and creative talents in their business activities. The Strategic Action Plan and the Creative Industries Innovation Fund were launched in October 2008 by Arts Minister, Gregory Campbell The fund is be administered by the Arts Council of Northern Ireland and further details can be found on their website |
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Strategic Action Plan for Creative Industries
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