Consultancy on Culture and Creative Industries in the Arab Region
Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia · BEIRUT · Apply by November 6, 2026
About this role
Result of Service An analytical paper on the trade in culture between the Arab States. The paper establishes how large that trade is, whether it reaches the level a shared language predicts, what stops a film, series, song, game or book from selling across a border, what the trade earns and who earns it. It closes with the measures that would raise that trade, and with the indicators ESCWA can use to follow cultural connections between member States over time. Work Location Remote Expected duration 2 months Duties and Responsibilities Background The Arab region possesses rich and diverse cultural assets, including shared language, heritage, arts, literature, music, film and creative talent, which offer significant opportunities for economic growth, entrepreneurship, employment and cultural exchange. Cultural and creative industries are increasingly supported by digital platforms, new technologies and expanding markets, creating opportunities for creators and businesses to reach audiences across national boundaries. However, fragmented markets, regulatory differences, intellectual property arrangements, limited access to finance and barriers to cross-border distribution constrain…