Results are now published on the website of the Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA).

The study was commissioned by the European Commission to examine what scientific reporting reveals, what people think, and how multilingualism contributes to creativity through examples from European life.
The study was conducted during the period May 2008-June 2009. Based on the work of thirty Country Experts, a scientific research team and a field research team, it comprises an international analysis of scientific literature, online and telephone surveys, and the identification of 'best practice' case studies. The Research Teams were supported by input from academic experts in 29 countries.

The result is a description of what science reveals about the contribution of multilingualism to creativity, what people think about any possible connection, and how multilingualism can be found to support creativity in social and working life.

Creativity and innovation have been a key focus of attention around the globe in recent years. This is partly due to the need to develop human capital to adjust to the Information Age and strengthen economic performance. Human capital includes skills such as innovation and knowledge, which contribute to economic performance and social cohesion.

The European Year of Creativity and Innovation 2009 places creativity, innovation and multilingualism under the spotlight. It recognises the need to better understand how multilingualism enhances knowledge-based economies and societies. Multilingualism is one of the cornerstones of European identity, and is now gaining the attention it deserves.

This study was commissioned from Europublic and the Research Teams were supported by input from academic experts in 29 countries.


Core Scientific Research Team
Coordinator
David Marsh
Core Field Research Team
Coordinator
Peter Van Puyenbroeck
Project Director
Richard Hill
Project Secretariat & Communications Desk
Karin Minke.