Ministries Collaborate: Yoga Enthusiast Anupam Fosters Cross-Cultural Practices in Singapore and India
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Anupam, a creative strategist with a focus on the convergence of experience design and urban innovations, endeavors to create a "Conscious Cities Index". This index purportedly aims to investigate the correlation between community well-being and a city's urban design. Anupam is also the initiator of The Big Sit, a slow-growing social meditation movement, which began in Singapore in 2020.
A MSc graduate from the University of Oxford, Anupam's thesis on the impact of Business Improvement Districts on place management in global cities received a distinction. He also holds an MBA from the University of Chicago and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Delhi, India. With a background in Hindustani Classical Music, Anupam continues to fine-tune his vocal skills.
The introduction of the Global Creative Economy Council (GCEC) features prominent individuals from various nations striving to progress the global creative economy. Although the full membership list is not publicly disclosed and subject to change, certain noteworthy individuals are currently affiliated with the council, including:
- John Newbigin OBE, the current Chair of the GCEC, boasting an extensive career in film, television, theatre, and policy. He has played an crucial role in shaping the UK's creative policies and serves as the Mayor of London's Ambassador for the creative industries.
- Marta Foresti, identified as the Chair of the GCEC in some contexts, is the CEO of LAGO Collective. Skilled in migration, sustainable development, and creative economy policy, she contributes valuable expertise to the council.
- Eduardo Saravia, as Chief Economist at Sound Diplomacy, has recently joined the GCEC and is dedicated to designing and evaluating policies for the cultural and creative sectors.
The GCEC's objectives encompass policy development, research and data production, global collaboration, and advocacy for the creative industries. They strive to promote the creative economy as a catalyst for development and innovation worldwide, capitalizing on the diversity of expertise within the council's membership.
Sources:1. Sound Diplomacy2. Mayor of London3. LAGO Collective4. Inter-American Development Bank5. UNESCO
- Anupam, with a background in arts and education-and-self-development, continues to fine-tune his vocal skills outside of his focus on urban innovations and policy.
- The Global Creative Economy Council (GCEC) emphasizes policy development, research on data production, and advocacy for the creative industries as crucial elements for economic development and innovation.
- John Newbigin OBE, a prominent figure in film, television, theatre, and policy, plays a significant role in shaping the UK's creative policies and serves as an Ambassador for the creative industries.
- Marta Foresti, as the Chair of the GCEC and CEO of LAGO Collective, brings expertise in migration, sustainable development, and creative economy policy to the council's efforts in promoting global collaboration.
- Eduardo Saravia, as Chief Economist at Sound Diplomacy, applies his knowledge of policy design and evaluation to the cultural and creative sectors, focusing on their role in driving economic growth and innovation.
