The EDB recognises that a productive cultural and creative sector is as a key marker of a successful economy and makes a community liveable. A vibrant arts ecosystem is both an economic force in its own right and supports the state in attracting and retaining the diversity and calibre of residents we seek to drive the connectivity, innovation and creativity that underpins our future prosperity across a range of sectors.

Two discrete elements of work are being pursued by the EDB’s Creative and Cultural Sub-committee:

• The first is a literature review of materials that provide learnings from other locations (both nationally and globally) on the social and economic impact on cities and regions that have invested in the creative and cultural sector

• The second recommendation is to take lessons that are applicable to South Australia from the literature review to develop a common framework or tool for assessing creative and cultural sector investment opportunities

The literature scan and framework will support and facilitate State Government prioritisation of funding opportunities and contribute to clear, robust and consistent decision-making.  Building on State Government policy for funding assessments, it will have a broader remit to consider additional social and cultural factors beyond the use of a purely economic lens in making investments in the sector.

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Adelaide Convention Centre November 22-23, 2017.

The Conference will highlight the leading transformational global trends and bring together international experts to explore the business innovation and social innovation opportunities through people’s participation and productivity. At the heart of the design and thinking is ensuring people in their 60’s and beyond have better choices that bring their life greater purpose and meaning, and more control in determining the choices available to them as they transition through life’s course.

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CEDA’s Economic Political Overview 2017 brought together leaders from industry, academia and government to provide insight to key indicators and influences on the political and economic landscape in South Australia and what they mean for our future.

Raymond Spencer, Chair Economic Development Board of South Australia, addresses issues facing the National and State economy, the role of all South Australians in maintaining and indeed advancing South Australia’s prosperity and standard of living, and the current focus of the Economic Development Board in 2017.

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The Economic Development Board of South Australia is challenging businesses and entrepreneurs to  demonstrate their an innovative product or service developed they have developed to meet the growing global demands of the Ageing Well market.

Businesses and entrepreneurs who have developed products or services that improve the lives of people aged 60 and over are encouraged to apply for the Premier’s Ageing Well Innovation Challenge.

Winners will have the opportunity to showcase their innovation on an International Stage at the Ageing Well International Conference in Adelaide this November.

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