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A Caribbean Social Innovation Guide

Culture & Creative Livelihoods The Orange Economy

02 . Caribbean Social Innovation Poles

Celebrating the Caribbean’s rich cultural heritage, creativity and traditional knowledge by transforming them into sustainable livelihoods, thriving enterprises and shared prosperity. Culture & Creative Livelihoods recognises the Caribbean’s creativity, cultural heritage, biodiversity and generations of accumulated knowledge as invaluable assets for innovation, identity and sustainable development. By protecting, celebrating and responsibly applying these assets, communities can create sustainable livelihoods, strengthen cultural identity and develop innovative products, services and experiences that generate lasting social, cultural, environmental and economic value. Here, the Orange Economy recognises that culture, creativity, biodiversity, cultural knowledge and heritage are valuable assets that can improve lives, strengthen communities and build sustainable industries, particularly when they are protected, respected and shared fairly.

Featured Country Poles Relating to “Culture & Creative Livelihoods (The Orange Economy)” Barbados Entrepreneurship & Social Economy (through wellness economy; culture; creative economy) Dominican Republic Eastern/Coastal region (inclusive employment, blue economy development, and private sector engagement - through tourism) Jamaica Digital Technology in Education for Continuity (through creative digital media) Trinidad & Tobago Cultural Expression and Creative Livelihoods