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In 2022 alone, creative goods and services made significant contributions to the global market, accounting for 3% and 19% of total merchandise and services exports, respectively UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD). In 2021, total exports of creative services hit a record-breaking $1.4 trillion, nearly doubling the value of creative goods exports, which stood at $713 billion. Caribbean Development Bank has committed USD 1.8 million to foster the development of the region's creative industries. 🎉🎁.

Exciting news for Wales from First Minister, Eluned Morgan and her announcement that Wales will host a major investment summit in 2025. During her speech at the CBI Wales Annual Dinner in Cardiff yesterday, the Investment Summit will follow on from this year’s summit, which was held in London. The 2025 summit will showcase Wales to global industry leaders and potential investors, highlighting the many opportunities and our strengths in key industries here in Wales. This will be a great opportunity for Wales and we’ll be looking forward to seeing the event take shape as well as understand how the event will connect with economic growth, support Welsh business and help attract even more investors into Wales which in turn will support job creation and sector growth. Find out more, here: https://shorturl.at/A7WgW #conference #investment #investmentsummit #industryleaders #investors #sectors #sectorgrowth #economicgrowth #businesssupport #jobcreation #wales #cardiff #investincardiff

UPP's President & CEO Barbara Zvan recently joined George Brown College President Dr. Gervan Fearon, in a fireside chat at the Ontario Economic Summit. The conversation, Leading Growth in Uncertain Times, was moderated by Daniel Tisch, APR, FCPRS, ICD.D, President & CEO of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce, and centred on how decision-makers in business and government can ensure long-term growth by future-proofing Ontario’s economy. Barbara emphasized how Canada’s wealth of talent across sectors including academia and finance can better integrate to more effectively bring ideas to action. Doing this effectively means knocking down walls – instead of thinking of issues as separate rooms in a house, a modern, open concept approach that integrates education, work, and ideas is needed.

The Commonwealth Enterprise and Investment Council (CWEIC) has been featured in the London Business Matters Magazine. The Magazine is the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry bi-monthly magazine which includes expert advice, international trade insight, business trends and industry updates In this May / June 2024 edition, Lord Marland shares his thoughts about the influence of the Commonwealth in business dialogues and in charting the future of investment. He highlights the importance of expanding financial literacy and broadening financial access in emerging economies through greater global collaboration. Additionally, he underscores the growing importance of climate finance and the private sector's role in advancing this agenda. Commenting on the importance of private sector involvement Lord Marland writes: “More and more, policymakers are beginning to recognise that the private sector will need to play a role in financing the enormous costs associated with climate-resilient infrastructure and the global energy transition”. Read the feature here: https://lnkd.in/eAmgxUwa Thank you to the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Alderman Prem Goyal OBE for featuring the work of CWEIC. #CWEIC #CommonwealthAdvantage

With global challenges harming U.S. economic interests, BowerGroupAsia’s Benjamin Jensen suggests the next U.S. administration forge a grand strategy that focuses on connecting markets, enhancing #economic #security and fostering international partnerships. Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) https://lnkd.in/gmg8xSBN

A new Minister for Investment has been appointed to head up a bolstered Office for Investment, as part of a wider Whitehall ‘shake up’ to strengthen the government’s offer and partnership with businesses and investors. The appointment comes ahead of the government’s inaugural International Investment Summit which will bring together global business leaders, Local Mayors, First Ministers and Cabinet Ministers to discuss how government can deepen the partnership with businesses to drive forward the government’s growth agenda and make the UK the best place for businesses to invest. Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce CEO Paul Britton said "We welcome the appointment of a new Investment Minister and the scaled-up Office for Investment, recognising it as a crucial step towards strengthening the UK’s global investment proposition. However, we maintain our call for a clear sector-focused investment strategy to ensure the UK remains globally competitive, as it is vital we focus on unlocking the investment potential of the Thames Valley, to help kickstart economic growth across the country". Read more 👇 https://lnkd.in/eX7MHVmq #thamesvalley #investment

ICYMI - Lucas Berek summarizes research on how local governments in Newfoundland are using entrepreneurialism to support local prosperity in a 2024 North Atlantic Forum summary - https://ow.ly/5pnK50TsjVI #RuralGuelph #RuralPlanning #NAF2024

UK Global Impact Review   Economic growth is a pre-requisite for the long-term prosperity of each country. It is important that each government has a clear strategy for trade and investment to accelerate this growth, and create more jobs and employment. In this context, the UK government is conducting a strategic review for charting a course for global development and to finalize its economic growth agenda.   I had the privilege of being invited by the Strategic Review sponsored by the UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy to advise the UK Government on its international relationships with other countries.   Our conversations were centered around our commitment to shaping a future where the UK and emerging global players forge a path of shared prosperity, with discussion points including: ✔ Delving into the significance of Middle Powers and the Global South, envisioning the opportunities they present for the UK's next decade ✔ Seeking clarity on the support businesses need from the FCDO/HMG to leverage these expanding markets ✔ Addressing the challenges of government collaboration, seeking pathways to streamline our efforts for maximum impact   This review is a collaborative effort to ensure the UK's foreign policy is responsive, innovative and aligned with the realities of a rapidly evolving global landscape. Together, we are laying the groundwork for a future where the UK leads with confidence and collaborates with purpose.   #UKGlobalImpact #InternationalEngagement #MiddlePowers #GlobalSouth #StrategicGrowth #BusinessLeadership #FCDO #GovernmentPartnerships #FutureReadyPolicy   Anna Anthony Frank O'Keeffe Stuart Gregory Julie Teigland Hywel Ball Catherine Friday Stig Thorgersen Cornelia Gottbehüt Firas Qoussous Shane Mac Sweeney Linda Andersson Linas Dicpetris Gaurav Taneja Sandile E Hlophe Sugan D Palanee Omar Ali Steve Wilkinson Bridget Walsh  

Economy & Infrastructure January Edition: Wales’ Economic Outlook in 2025 GUEST COLUMN: The Year to Bring Wales’ Business Ecosystem Together Written by Ben Cottam, Head of Wales of Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) https://lnkd.in/gdZhCkD5