The FAST45 knowledge alliance developed a discussion document, presenting four future scenarios and two sets of guidances. Its primary objective is stimulating dialogue, instigating action, and driving information. The primary audience for this document is policymakers navigating the intricate institutional and political landscapes at the local, regional, national, and European levels.
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The rise of the creative economy in recent decades, coupled with its anticipated growth by 2045, necessitates a re-evaluation of the relationship between higher arts & design education institutions and the business world or labour industries & sectors. FAST45 explores this relationship from the perspectives of research, development, and innovation (R&D&I) work and employability models. Additionally, it examines the role of the arts in driving social and economic transformations across various future scenarios.
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