Researchers investigated the role of creativity for innovation and growth in Europe.
Since the turn of the millennium and the adoption of the Lisbon Strategy, one of the EU’s main goals is focused on becoming a more competitive and dynamic knowledge-based economy. Alongside that is the aim of sustainable economic growth with an increase in jobs and greater social cohesion. Smart growth was added as a goal with the EU 2020 strategy. Three things comprise smart growth: education and skills; research and innovation; and making effective use of digital technologies. Thus, it is evident that innovation is central to these objectives. However, innovation involves much more than research and development; it involves creativity.
Further details: Smart growth through creativity