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EUROCULT21 Integrated Report

Introduction

The aims of the Eurocult 21 project were to promote discussion on the role of culture in urban governance, to exchange best practices, to identify research and funding needs, to develop innovative cultural strategies and define policy recommendations.

Description

EUROCULT21 – Urban Cultural Profile Exchange Project in the 21st Centu¬ry – was a thematic network financed by the EC-DG RESEARCH under the City of tomorrow & cultural heritage. It brought together representatives of 19 city authorities, 6 academic and research institutions from 12 different European countries and 2 Europe-wide networks (EUROCITIES and ENCATC) to examine the state of play of cultural policy within European cities and make recommen¬dations for the future.

Background information

The project has been developed in response to a 5th Framework Programme Call, under the Key Action 4 City of Tomorrow and Cultural Heritage.

Conclusions

The EUROCULT21 project drew policy and research recommendations which are collected in chapter 12 of the Integrated Report. There are policy recommendations relating to:

Governance;
Artistic Production and Performance;
Enlightenment/Arts and Education;
Community Arts and Empowerment;
Economic Development;
and Indicators.

Research recommendations are divided into:

general recommendations;
Enlightenment;
Empowerment;
Economic Impact;
Entertainment;
and Experience.

Contact info

Birmingham City Council
Jill Robinson

Publication date

01/03/2005

Researcher

EUROCULT21 Project Consortium

Links

City of Birmingham EUROCULT21 project website

EUROCULT21 (PDF, Eng, 4.8 MB)

Document type

research

Themes

Urban Policy > Economy knowledge & employment > Research & innovation

Keywords

Implementation & production