To further increase the scope and completeness of the Macao Database for Cultural and Creative Industries, with the aim of fostering the development, growth and exposure of these industries, the Cultural Affairs Bureau is now launching the fourth phase of its Cultural and Creative Industries Information Collection Project. The current phase targets all professional companies or institutions in the fields of publishing and original pop music.

From today until the 28th of February, 2011, all relevant parties are welcome to deliver submissions to the Cultural Affairs Bureau, together with an information collection form which may be downloaded from the Cultural Affairs Bureau website at www.icm.gov.mo/dpicc.

The establishment of this Database will aid the government in forming and launching beneficial policies for the promotion of the cultural and creative industries. Furthermore, the Cultural Affairs Bureau plans to use the information gathered to establish a cultural and creative industries magazine and website, providing access to information related to the cultural and creative industries in Macao and thereby creating a platform for the exchange of information to facilitate business networking and to encourage the development of Macao’s cultural and creative industries.

Interested parties may complete the form and submit it, with supporting electronic files, to the Department for the Promotion of Cultural and Creative Industries of the Cultural Affairs Bureau, located at Tap Seac Square.

For enquiries, please call 8399 6919 (Ms. Lam or Ms. Lao) during office hours or email info.dpicc@icm.gov.mo.