How can music drive economic growth, create jobs, and revitalize local businesses? What potential does a thriving cultural ecosystem hold for advancing global development goals? And how might institutions leverage the unique strengths of music to foster social resilience and economic innovation? With the vision of a global music policy framework and the concept of a dedicated Music and Economics unit within institutions like the UNDP, as well as the development of finance facilities to invest in music infrastructure in emerging markets, this discussion reimagines music’s role in addressing today’s global challenges, unlocking pathways for sustainable growth, community strength, and meaningful cross-border impact.