Opinion | Nurturing culture and creativity
Summary
Nepal must invest in its cultural and creative industries by reforming education to include arts and fostering a sustainable creative economy that supports domestic production and job creation.
Key Points
- Creative and culture-related jobs generate $2.25 trillion globally, contributing 3.3% to the world GDP and employing 6.2% of the global workforce.
- Nepal needs a dedicated Ministry of Culture and must integrate culture into national planning and budgeting for sustainable development.
- Education should shift from STEM to STEAM, incorporating arts to develop creativity, problem-solving, and inclusive opportunities.
- A recent baseline survey on Nepal's cultural and creative industries highlights the need for policies, incentives, and support to nurture the sector and its workers.
