What is it about?
This paper looks at how the war in Ukraine has affected the country’s creative industries, like arts, media, and design. It shows that these industries still support the economy but are weaker near conflict zones. The findings can guide efforts to rebuild after the war.
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Why is it important?
What makes this paper unique and timely is its focus on how war impacts creative industries—a topic rarely studied with real data from an active conflict zone. By examining Ukraine during the 2013–2020 war period, it offers rare empirical evidence of how proximity to conflict affects cultural and economic resilience. This insight is crucial for shaping post-war recovery strategies, not only for Ukraine but also for other countries facing similar disruptions. The paper highlights the potential of creative industries to drive economic renewal, making it highly relevant to policymakers, international aid agencies, and scholars of regional development and cultural policy.
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This paper is important because it provides rare evidence on how creative industries can support regional economies even during war, offering vital insights for post-conflict recovery planning.
Dr Josep- Maria Arauzo-Carod
Universitat Rovira i Virgili
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This page is a summary of: Cultural and creative industries and border effects: an approach for Ukraine under war conditions, Journal for Cultural Research, March 2025, Taylor & Francis,
DOI: 10.1080/14797585.2025.2477521.
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