Creative Economy Roundtable on Global Cities of Culture

India and the UK have a unique relationship based on their common history and their shared commitment to democratic values and people-to-people ties. 

The India-UK Roadmap 2030 reflects their joint vision for a Comprehensive Strategic partnership that benefits both the nations and the world collectively. Art and culture are vital elements of this partnership, as they celebrate the diversity and creativity of both democracies. These cultural values also pave the way for further cooperation, research and exchange in the field of creative economy and cultural industries.

The Creative Economy Roundtable on Global Cities of Culture, held in August 2023 in New Delhi, brought to life the thoughts, ideas, and collective aspirations centred on developing resilient infrastructure, and public-private partnership networks for the creative economies of both countries as part of UK-India’s living bridge.

A focussed group of experts, researchers, policymakers and artists from both countries contributed towards envisioning a vibrant and inclusive space for city development and cultural entrepreneurship in the country. With India taking the lead on the global stage with the G20 presidency under the theme “One World, One Family, One Future”, the roundtable discussions aimed to create a common platform for optimising on India and the UK’s expertise in the domain of Cultural and Creative Industries (CCIs).