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A study on the creative industry as a pillar of sustained growth and diversification : the film and music sectors in Jamaica : lessons from case studies of successful firms and ventures

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  • Hendrickson, Michael
  • Stanley Niaah, Sonjah

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This study identifies the critical success factors that have resulted in the global competitiveness and sustainability of individuals, firms and ventures within the music and film subsectors in Jamaica. To anchor the study of the individual firms and ventures, the study first evaluates the historical evolution and recent trends in the development of the music and film subsectors, including their economic contribution and the main challenges and opportunities for their further development and lessons learned.

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  • Hendrickson, Michael & Stanley Niaah, Sonjah, 2018. "A study on the creative industry as a pillar of sustained growth and diversification : the film and music sectors in Jamaica : lessons from case studies of successful firms and ventures," Studies and Perspectives – ECLAC Subregional Headquarters for The Caribbean 43410, Naciones Unidas Comisión Económica para América Latina y el Caribe (CEPAL).
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