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- Title
Is creativity a reality in Bulgaria cities? An empirical study in the pre-pandemic period.
- Authors
Rodrigues, Margarida; Franco, Mário; Filipova, Hristina; Silva, Rui Jorge; Kazandzhieva, Velina; Nacheva, Radka; Koleva, Velina; Lyubenov, Lyubomir; Oliveira, Cidália; Borges, Ana Pinto; Braga, José; Ivanova, Pavlina; Antonova, Katya
- Abstract
This study aims to obtain a composite index characterizing Bulgarian districts about their creativity by presenting results for the pre-pandemic. The composite index developed by Rodrigues and Franco (2019), use of quantitative method and multivariate statistical techniques have been used to answer this objective. From the data gathered primarily from NSI- The National Statistical Institute of Bulgaria, the results show that creativity is one of the pillars of economic growth, and financial resources and local and foreign investment for its development are still very limited. The government and cultural organisations supported initiatives to showcase the country's cultural diversity and historical significance. The creative sector, including design, arts, media, and technology started to be seen as a driving force for the country's economic growth. Startups and creative entrepreneurs are increasingly gaining weight, which has led to the creation of creative centers, and co-working spaces. Therefore, this study contributes to the intelligent application of creative cities' ideas in the creative industries and contemporary cities' management.
- Subjects
BULGARIA; CITIES &; towns; CULTURAL pluralism; FRANCO, Francisco, 1892-1975; WEIGHT gain; CREATIVE ability; EMPIRICAL research
- Publication
City, Territory & Architecture, 2024, Vol 11, Issue 1, p1
- ISSN
2195-2701
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1186/s40410-024-00240-w