Jakarta, Aug. 7 -- The creative economy can serve as a powerful tool for advancing South-South development and diplomacy, according to a senior Indonesian official.

Speaking at the "Exploring the Global South: Epistemologies, Development Pathways, and Research Network" forum on Thursday, Radi Manggala, Director of Marketing System Development and Inter-Institutional Relations at the Ministry of Creative Economy, said the creative sector is inclusive and has relatively low barriers to entry.

Everyone - regardless of origin, gender, or religion - can participate in the creative economy, as long as they are creative and innovative, he said.

"Because it evolves at a relatively steady pace and can be practiced anywhere, it also holds great ...