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This paper is organised in four parts. The first charts the scope of the creative cluster, comprising both ‘upstream ’ arts and ‘downstream’ applications. The second part of the paper assesses the economic impact of the creative cluster, outlining both its tangible and intangible contributions to the economy. The third part benchmarks Singapore’s creative industries against those of leading countries, to give an idea of Singapore’s current position and scope for advancement. The final part discusses policy implications for Singapore arising from this study. (1) THE SCOPE OF THE CREATIVE CLUSTER The creative cluster can be defined as “those industries which have their origin in individual creativity, skill and talent and which have a potential for wealth and job creation through the generation and exploitation of intellectual property”1. This cluster is fuelled by ideas at the intersection of the arts, business and technology. It leverages on the multi-dimensional creativity of individuals – artistic creativity, entrepreneurship and technological innovation – to create new economic value. The views expressed in this paper are solely those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of the Ministry of Trade and Industry, Government o