Creative Chiang Mai: Economic Development and City Making by leveraging creativity and innovation Martin Venzky-Stalling Senior Advisor [email protected].

Creative Chiang Mai: Economic Development and City Making by leveraging creativity and innovation Martin Venzky-Stalling Senior Advisor [email protected]

2 Initial Signed SEA CCN Members

3 Connecting 2 nd Cities in SE Asia Each city is unique, but there is overlap in interest areas and greater similarity DIVERSITY and similarity - rich ground for easier cooperation Creative Communities Networking experiences Organisation (public / private education / civil sectors) Local practices & know-how And we all already have many international partners and influences that we can share

4 Introduction Chiang Mai is Thailands second city with a population of about half a million people. Situated 800 kilometers North of Bangkok, Chiang Mai is a city of culture and tradition in transition. The city has a distinct culture (Lanna), with more temples than any other cities in Thailand, and a lot of historical sites including portions of an old city wall that are still intact. Building on its 700 years of history and heritage as the Northern Capital of culture, administration, trade and commerce, the city has turned into a tourist, logistical and educational hub and now has over 100,000 students at eight universities.

5 City in Transition Tradition meets Change and Modernization

6 Largest software and digital content cluster outside of Bangkok, also a large number of digital nomads and freelancers. Chiang Mais Digital Content, IT and Software Sector (DCITS)

7 Regional Disparities problem and opportunity 9-10% 100% 19% 100% 7% Source: World Bank, NESDB date (blend of 2009-2011 data). Circles not to scale. Comparison of Thailand and North Thailand (17 provinces) and Chiang Mai 2.5% 100% 1.8% Population GDP/GRP/ GPP Government Expenditures 1.4:1 1:2.7 1:2 Chiang Mai (province) accounts for only 2% of Thailand with a relatively low growth. The North, 17 provinces, accounts for 9-10%, 19% of the population and only 7% of Government Expenditures.

9 Renewed interest in cities and clusters - ENGINES (similar to ICT itself!) Working with other clusters Cluster Involve and activate Science Parks & Research organisations Universit ies Policy makers & governmental org. Companies Service Providers Policies Regulation Soft factors

11 Ignite through a small set of catalyst actions Chiang Mai needed a catalyst, a small set of highly symbolic actions that bring together the various ingredients in such a way that they "ignite" and create sustainable momentum Bring all parts together and ignite to create sustainable momentum that changes the economy

12 Universities / Education Industry / Associations Government / Agencies Launched in 2010, Chiang Mai Creative City (CMCC) is a Governor endorsed local, bottom up, voluntary initiative, think tank, and network consisting of over 40 organisations We aim to keep the beauty and charm of Chiang Mai, but also develop new jobs and grow the economy by leveraging innovation and creativity

13 A Vision For Chiang Mai & Region Clear Tourism Propositions Food / Agro-Industry / Biotech Current and future Pillars of the Chiang Mai Economy Crafts/Cultural Industries Software / Media / IT / Design Services / Logistics / Education Cosmetics / Life Sciences InstitutionsHuman ResourcesPolicies and Regulations Creativity and Innovation, Openness Outward Looking FocusCooperation Investment / FundingLocal Ownership / Leadership dynamic, productive, competitive companies Av. National GDP +2% 5,000 new jobs in 5 years Robuster & Sustainable Economy Conceptual

14 Potential Targets Prosperity, Economic Opportunity, City of Life Catalyst Implementation Actions Action 1 Action 2 Action 3 Diversity economy, grow new clusters Chiang Mai MICE Food & Cosmetic Valley Health/Wellness Tourism Creative Economy and City (CMCC) Innovation & R&D for competitiveness (incl Science Park) Innovation & R&D for competitiveness (incl Science Park) Attract Investment Catalyst Implementation Actions Action 1 Action 2 Action 3 Catalyst Implementation Actions Action 1 Action 2 Action 3 Catalyst Implementation Actions Action 1 Action 2 Action 3 Catalyst Implementation Actions Action 1 Action 2 Action 3 Catalyst Implementation Actions Action 1 Action 2 Action 3 Catalyst Implementation Actions Action 1 Action 2 Action 3 1234 567

15 So this is my office at the moment - until the construction of the Science Park has been completed Creative Chiang Mai Secretariat @ Chiang Mai University Science & Technology Park (CMU STeP) 2 nd floor Research and Technology Transfer Building Faculty of Engineering, Chiang Mai University 239 Huay Kaew Rd., Suthep, Muang, Chiang Mai, Thailand, 50200 http://www.step.cmu.ac.th www.facebook.com/TDCI.CMU www.creativechiangmai.com Telephone: 053-942-088-91 ext. 208 Mobile phone: (66)-8-1969-6919 Fax: 053-942-088-91 ext. 413 (CMU STeP)

16 Science & Technology Park by Chiang Mai University and Ministry of Science & Technology, Design Center, Coworking Space

18 Lanna is the name for the Northern Region of Chiang Mai

19 Kitchen to the world Thailand Country strategy Budget Allowance 400m Baht Northern Food Valley (TFV) Budget Allowance 40 mBaht Food Innovation Zone (FIZ)

20 Product and Packaging Development Testing service Food research for Thailand strategy Food Collaborative R&BD (university and industry) 35 mBaht Food Innovation and Packaging Center (FIN) Enabling Factor in Northern Food Innovation System

22 Chiang Mai Design Awards and Chiang Mai Design Week 2014 in December 2014

23 CNXP - Chiang Mai Experience Tech Music Photo/Film 6/7 December 2013 http://www.cnxpfest.com/

24 handmade-chiangmai Phase 3 www.handmade-chiangmai.com

25 @ STeP www.creativechiangmai.com [email protected]

Creative Chiang Mai: Economic Development and City Making by leveraging creativity and innovation Martin Venzky-Stalling Senior Advisor [email protected].

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