NCCA holds int'l confab on cultural statistics, creative economy in Cebu
CEBU CITY, Oct. 14 (PIA) -- The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) brought to Cebu the two-day International Conference on Cultural Statistics and Creative Economy which highlights the importance of culture and the arts to the development of national economy.
The conference is an avenue to provide an opportunity for local researchers to showcase how their research contributes to policy-making and planning relative to their subjects.
Seven sessions on topics such as cultural education, creative economy, books and press, and creative social enterprises were conducted during the two-day international conference.
NCCA Executive Director Al Ryan Alejandre said the conference also highlights the role of local government units (LGUs) in promoting culture and development in different areas.
Alejandre said NCCA is also looking into collaborating with the LGUs through different cultural and heritage programs and activities in the localities to reach the grassroots level.
Meanwhile, NCCA has expressed their support to Cebu City's bid to be a Creative City.
During the press conference held at the sidelines of the conference, NCCA Deputy Executive Director Marichu Tellan said they are strongly supporting Cebu’s bid to become a creative city for design.
United Nations Education, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Representative Dr. Shahbaz Khan said there are many benefits when a city is recognized as a Creative City.
"Not only will it be part of the network of creative cities where exchange of ideas and resources can happen, it would surely bring in more development through visitors," Khan said.
Poverty can be alleviated through deep understanding of culture where creative economies are built.
There is also a need to take care of “local and indigenous knowledge” when it comes to planning a sustainable economy for the country, added Khan.
Currently, only Baguio City has been recognized by UNESCO as a Creative City to date in the country.
Baguio has been declared a Creative City for Crafts and Folk Art in 2017. (smb/PIA7)
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