A global research and consulting practice for culture and the creative economy


Creative and Cultural Industries in Urban Revitalisation – A practice handbook
Inter-American Development Bank - IDB
RE | SHAPING POLICIES FOR CREATIVITY – Addressing culture as a global public good
UNESCO
Culture and creativity are a growing source of wealth and a powerful catalyst for innovation, social development and environmental awareness. Explore all of our reports or browse a selection below.
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A global research and consulting practice for culture and the creative economy
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We understand the transformative potential of the culture and creative industries (CCIs)
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Helping you to achieve your cultural and creative potential through shared visions, strategic plans and new policies
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Helping you to realise new programmes, capital projects, urban renewal schemes, place shaping and capital development
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We are passionate about the power of the cultural and creative industries. Our expertise across four major areas provides the depth and breadth of experience to give any project a transformative impact.
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We work around the world to build and support new cultural and creative economies. We have created a set of tools that give leaders and decision-makers an unparalleled understanding of their cultural and creative assets and how to make the most of them. Here is a selection of our projects.
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Building on our contribution to the second edition of the report in 2018, BOP has led as the Data and Research partner on this report to help find out how policies can protect people working in the creative and cultural sectors.
UNESCO's Re|Shaping Policies for Creativity Report – Addressing culture as a global public good
UNESCO
We investigated the potential impact of AI on the cultural and creative industries.
Opportunities and Challenges of AI for the Cultural and Creative Industries
European Commission
Our research into the UK's high streets found that 69% of people think culture on their high street makes their area a better place to live.
Culture: The cornerstone of the UK’s high streets
Arts Council England
Our strategy will guide the creation of a new digital service aiming at supporting and developing the creative scene in Downtown Kingston.
Leveraging the creative potential of Downtown Kingston through technology
Inter-American Development Bank - IDB
Our evaluation of the British Council’s Sub-Saharan Africa Arts programme has informed the 2021/2022 strategy of the programme.
Co-creation and collaboration in the time of Covid
British Council
Our new research report for the National Trust
Protect urban heritage to prevent growth in inequality
National Trust
Assisting Chengdu to assesses its cultural position internationally and where opportunities lay
Building a global cultural city
Chengdu Media Group
Understanding the impact of creative practitioner development programmes
Evaluation of London Creative Network
London Creative Network
World Cities Culture Forum
BOP Consulting convenes and manages the World Cities Culture Forum (WCCF) on behalf of the Mayor of London. WCCF is a network of 40 of the world’s major cities collaborating on research and policy around shared opportunities and challenges for culture and creativity in cities across the globe.
About BOP Consulting
We understand the transformational power of culture and the creative industries. With a 25-year track record of working globally across sectors, we work with you to plan, design and deliver sustainable cultural projects, demonstrate their impact and identify opportunities for you to evolve and grow.