Institutionalizing Creativity: Using China as a Case Study

"Institutionalizing Creativity: Using China as a Case Study" examines how the Chinese government and organizations embed creative practices within formal structures—such as education reforms, state‑run innovation parks, cultural policy, and corporate R&D programs—to foster systematic innovation. The study highlights policies like the “Mass Entrepreneurship and Innovation” initiative, the integration of design thinking into curricula, the role of “maker spaces” and “national innovation hubs,” and the balance between top‑down directives and grassroots creativity. It shows that while state support can scale creative output, challenges remain in maintaining artistic freedom, encouraging risk‑taking, and aligning bureaucratic incentives with truly novel ideas. Views Nigeria