This document discusses creativity and social innovations in community development. It argues that creativity and social innovations can generate business and jobs, increase attractiveness of local communities, and increase democracy and social inclusion. The concept of creative cities is based on the idea that creative industries and a general creative attribute in society are important for post-industrial economies. Examples of creative cities from around the world are discussed, as well as how the creative city approach could be applied in developing countries. The document then discusses examples of creative community development in Namibia and how innovation, including social innovation, can increase creativity and potential in communities through open innovation, user innovation, and community innovation.