State of the South West 2008
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11 Culture
Issues and Priorities
- Culture is both an economic sector and an important dimension of the region’s rich and diverse way of life, contributing to
a distinct and recognisable identity.
- Creative Industries, as an industrial grouping within the cultural sector, is identified by the South West Regional Development
Agency as a priority sector for the Regional Economic Strategy (RES).
Tourism is a major industry and also prioritised because of its strong contribution to the region’s economic and cultural growth.
- Sustained development of the region’s cultural assets and facilities, and full participation and enjoyment of them by the
region’s citizens and visitors, are important priorities for policy-makers and investors.
