Incidencia de la industria cultural y creativa como impulso a la economía y desarrollo del Ecuador. Análisis de gestión durante el periodo 2013 - 2018.

Abstract

The cultural and creative industry is a growing economic sector worldwide, studies had found the important contribution to the development momentum to the countries. This research reviews the historical background from the birth of the industrial term of culture, its evolution, to the present and how this industry has been managed over time. For this reason, the analysis of the impact that the creative sector has in Ecuador is implemented using the methodological guide proposed by UNESCO to know the macroeconomic indicators that show the reality of the country. Therefore, following the UNESCO instrument, the analysis is carried out at three levels of indicators: (a) productive sector, (b) cultural labor supply and (c) household expenditure. These indicators will be compared with information from other Latin American countries, to show what stage the country is in and which paths must be drawn to be competitive in the national cultural and creative offer. Finally, the size and growth capacity of the industry is manifested. The limitations to obtain data reveal the necessary improvements in the administration of the National Cultural System, and the other agencies in charge keep updated the figures that will allow good decision making, thus achieving a positive long-term development.