Capitais europeias da cultura

: o setor cultural e criativo vinte anos após o porto 2001

Abstract

During the twentieth century the cultural and creative industries were not considered as relevant part of the economy. However, at the turn of the new century several studies have shown that these industries have been contributing for the growth of the gross domestic product of several countries. This way of economic growth usually extends to all the communities and carries the ability to attract talent, businesses, and investments. The constant attractiveness of this activities, based on a model where creativity plays a main role, has contributed to the creative industries becoming key elements in the design of new economic transformation strategy policies. At city level, the last thirty-five years of the European Capital of Culture event have been a moment to unlock urban economies. Every year, the capacity of cities to transform themselves around culture are challenged not only to promote the richness, diversity and sharing of European culture, but also economic and social development. Twenty years have passed since the city of Porto became European Capital of Culture 2001. Consequently, this study aims to understand how this opportunity was taken, answering the following central question: what is the legacy of the event and the behaviour of the main activities of creative and cultural industries in the affirmation of the region.

Date of Award	27 Oct 2022
Original language	Portuguese
Awarding Institution	Universidade Católica Portuguesa
Supervisor	Luís Teixeira (Supervisor)