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06 Dec 11

Introducing the Tallinn Manifesto - a Tool for Strategic Development across the Creative Economy

TFCC is proud to announce the publication of the Tallinn Manifesto - the product of a major international conference on Creative Entrepreneurship - held in Tallinn in October 2011 (programmed and facilitated by TFCC). The Manifesto has been co-created by delegates and speakers at the conference - with 25 nationalities represented overall. The Manifesto was written by Tom Fleming.

With the economic crisis, plus crises in confidence and identity, we need a rethink on the role and value of the Creative Economy and a refreshed approach to policy and strategy. The purpose of the Tallinn Manifesto is therefore to provide a stimulus and focus for debate, which then develops as a driver for strategy and action across the world.
Download the Tallinn Manifesto

Download the Tallinn Manifesto press release (pdf)

Download the Tallinn Manifesto press release (word)

Creative Entrepreneurship for a Competitive Economy conference: Tallinn, October


05 Dec 11

Next Future Cities Jobs workshop taking place in Tallinn this week

Andrew Erskine will be facilitating the next Future Cities Jobs workshop in Tallinn this week. The workshop will bring together a diverse group whose task is to generate project plans for new, creative start-ups which will generate jobs for young people in their city.

Download Tallinn's Future City Jobs presentation here:
www.tfconsultancy.co.uk/reports/tallinn.ppt

Andrew's presentation from November's workshop in Glasgow is also available online:
www.tfconsultancy.co.uk/reports/andrew_erskine_.pptx

Led by the British Council, Future City Jobs is an EU-funded pilot programme aimed at strengthening youth employment through the Creative and Cultural Industries. TFCC, as transnational expert for Future City Jobs, is providing strategic guidance, brokering stronger collaboration between partner cities, introducing models of good practice, facilitating meetings and study tours, and providing advocacy and analysis.

Further Future City Jobs content can be found on:
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01 Dec 11

Tom Fleming Creative Consultancy facilitating Latvian Culture Minister's visit to London

Newly appointed Latvian Minister of Culture Zanete Jaunzeme-Grend will be visiting London with her advisors on a study visit facilitated by Tom Fleming Creative Consultancy in partnership with the British Council Latvia. The research visit will provide an overview of the UK's Creative Industries, a better understanding of the challenges and opportunities presented by the sector and help shape the future of Latvia's creative industries. This is a critical turning point for Latvia's creative and culture sector as the Ministry of Culture has shown a real interest in developing the country's Creative Industries, generating significant political interest and rethinking cultural policy and strategic planning.

www.britishcouncil.org/latvia-arts-and-culture-creative-industries.htm
www.km.gov.lv/en/

29 Nov 11

Developing Mongolia's Creative and Cultural Industries

Tom Fleming is in Mongolia this week to facilitate and chair a four day seminar on development issues for the Mongolian Creative Industries, focusing on policy, infrastructure and regional developments. This is part of TFCC's wider work with the Mongolian government, Arts Council and Mongolian State University of Arts and Culture to support strategy and policy development for the Mongolian creative and cultural economy.

http://artscouncil.mn

23 Nov 11

Andrew Erskine facilitating first Future Cities Jobs workshop in Glasgow

The first of six local Future Cities Jobs (FCJ) workshops started in Glasgow on 23rd November. The event will use the Future City Game format, first used in the British Council's Creative Cities programme (2008-2011). Facilitated by Andrew Erskine, this two day workshop will bring together a diverse group whose task is to generate project plans for new, creative start-ups which will generate jobs for young people in their city. The other five cities (Prague, San Sebastian, Sodertalje/Stockholm, Tallinn and Wroclaw) will also host their workshops in November and December 2011.

Led by the British Council, Future City Jobs is an EU-funded pilot programme aimed at strengthening youth employment through the Creative and Cultural Industries. TFCC, as transnational expert for Future City Jobs, is providing strategic guidance, brokering stronger collaboration between partner cities, introducing models of good practice, facilitating meetings and study tours, and providing advocacy and analysis.

Live feedback from the Glasgow workshop can be found on Twitter: #fcjglasgow

Further Future City Jobs content can be found on:

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