The Institute of Economic Research of the University of Munich along with the University of Jena and the Max Planck Institute of economics have published a working paper about Continue reading “Bohemians, Human Capital, and Regional Economic Growth”
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The European Cultural Foundation as well has published the ‘Build the City’ manifesto regarding urban development challenges tackled by innovative civic-public partnerships across Europe. Continue reading “Build the city”
When cities and regions need to increase their visibility and attractiveness, culture usually comes as a solution. Many examples in the past have proven the power of culture to revitalise a city or an area. Continue reading “Culture and creative industries as a motor for urban regeneration and economic vitality”
The Cie Organic Orchestra and l’ Atelier Arts-Sciences de Grenoble along with the beatbox artist Ezra have launched a project proving that when artists and scientists work together Continue reading “Bionic Orchestra 2.0”
Culture is not left out of the impact the current digital era has; and for sure it benefits from new perspectives occurring from technology and innovative solutions. Continue reading “Digital Extra”
For children and youngsters the German (federal) Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) promotes until 2017 projects related to cultural education under the program ‘Kultur Macht Stark’. Continue reading “Kultur Macht Stark programme”
An initiative in the UK: the Chineke! Orchestra is Europe’s first professional orchestra assembled entirely by black and minority ethnic musicians. Continue reading “Chineke! Orchestra”
Participation in cultural activities and access to culture in general creates the feeling of belonging, of communication and capacity building. Continue reading “Access London Theatre”
In the past few years several researchers have undertaken studies so as to underline the importance of the notion of ‘culture’ and its human rights dimension. Continue reading “The right to freedom of artistic expression and creativity”
Cultural heritage has its share in Europe’s sustainable development and economy. Around 7.7 million people are employed each year directly or indirectly in the Cultural Heritage sector. Continue reading “Cultural Heritage counts for Europe”
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