In the context of this study, the Cultural and Creative Industries (CCIs) consist of the core CCIs, the fashion industry and the high-end industries, with the core CCIs being the biggest sector. In total, CCIs (excluding high-end industries) make up 11.2 % of all private enterprises and 7.5 % of...

Following recent enlargement of the EU, the regional diversity in relation to living conditions, economic prosperity, infrastructure and educational levels of rural areas has become even more accentuated. Rural areas in the poorer countries tend to be characterised by a less educated workforce,...