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?? How is cultural heritage integrated into regional development? Discover the insights in our brand new #CharterAllianceEU report: “Regional Cultural Heritage Ecosystems. Summary of Six Case Studies” ?? This comprehensive report presents findings and conclusions from our regional case studies in the Basque Country (Spain), Sibiu (Romania), Bremen (Germany), Alentejo (Portugal), Tuscany (Italy), and V?stra G?taland (Sweden). It explores how heritage is integrated into regional development policies and strategies, examining sector-integrated dynamics within these ecosystems. ? Based on our regional workshops held from 2021-2023, the report highlights the Regions' potential for innovative education and training solutions, fostering creativity and adaptation to their challenges. However, there is a need for comprehensive long-term cultural heritage strategies, emphasizing systemic approaches to assess and address skills shortages and mismatches. In this context, continuous professional development is identified as crucial to face the Digital, Green, and Blue transitions in cultural heritage. ? To provide guidance and support, the report features concrete recommendations for developing long-term regional skills policies, enhancing skills governance, and strengthening skills intelligence at the regional level through data-driven policies. ?? Read the full report here: https://bit.ly/4emqO7T

This year, for the first time, cities in two countries are being presented together as one capital of culture while also presenting themselves individually: Nova Gorica in Slovenia and Gorizia in Italy, which together once made up a single city. After World War Two, the Treaty of Paris created a new border separated Italy and the former Yugoslavia and people could no longer travel between them. But with Slovenia's entry into the EU in 2004, the border between them was dissolved, allowing a cross-cultural exchange for the first time in generations. The other European Capital of Culture is Chemnitz. It's both a challenge and a great opportunity for this East German city of 250,000 people. Chemnitz, once named Karl Marx City when it was part of the GDR, was once a flourishing industrial centre. But since the Wall fell, it has repeatedly made the news because of its right-wing extremist protests along with racist and xenophobic attacks. But the city is trying to improve its reputation. It wants to show that it is open to people from all different walks of life, ages, and nationalities. It is doing this by offering hospitality and cultural projects. The European Capital of Culture is awarded by the EU to two cities each year. Cities apply for this status almost a decade in advance, and it comes with many benefits, including EU funding for programming and new infrastructure such as monuments and bridges, as well as touristic promotion. The initiative was developed in 1985 and has, to date, been awarded to more than 60 cities across the European Union (EU) and beyond. European Capitals of Culture have already been designated until the title year 2028. Find out in our infographic where the European Capitals of Culture will be located in the coming years. Will you be visiting one of the cities? Or have you already visited one of the European Capitals of Culture in the past??

???IGCAT EXPERT'S NEWS??? Barbara Zmrzlikar | Slovenia "Guidelines for Marketing Art & Culture of Slovenia" (2024-2025) Congratulations to IGCAT Expert Barbara Zmrzlikar for her invaluable contribution to promoting Slovenia as a cultural and creative destination! This visionary document serves as a strategic guide for enhancing the visibility of Slovenia's rich artistic and cultural offerings. ???About the document: The guidelines identify key content pillars, cultural-tourism products, and experiences for the Slovenian Tourist Board’s communication and marketing activities. With the overarching theme?Art and Culture?for 2024-2025, the document positions Slovenia as a vibrant destination that is not only green and sustainable but also urban, historically rich, and artistically dynamic. It highlights modern cultural productions, renowned festivals, and captivating cultural heritage while offering strategic recommendations for nationwide promotion. Created in close collaboration with the Ministry of Culture and numerous cultural institutions, this document underscores the importance of collective efforts in showcasing Slovenia's unique identity. ???Read the document:?https://lnkd.in/da7fWmfi

15 Best Cities to Visit in Portugal

15 Best Cities to Visit in Portugal

Nigeria’s National Economic Council has approved the establishment of “Renewed Hope Creative Villages” to revitalize the country's historic and cultural heritage sites. https://lnkd.in/dR7JU659

I look forward to presenting at the New Zealand Association for Impact Assessment NZAIA conference in October. I will discuss how the concept of social capital can provide a different lens for understanding social impacts. Since social capital is inherently framed as capital, which provides future benefits and returns, it focuses attention on the benefits and importance of sociability, allowing for the evaluation of those factors that have the most impact on people and communities. #socialcapital #impactassessment

15 Best Cities to Visit in Portugal

15 Best Cities to Visit in Portugal

15 Best Cities to Visit in Portugal