Knowledge that shapes cultural policy and practice

KEA works across Europe and beyond to support cultural and creative initiatives that drive policy innovation, social impact and economic development. From EU-funded research studies to cross-sector collaborations, our projects reflect our commitment to making culture count.

Explore our library to see how we’ve supported institutions, governments and cultural actors through evidence-based insights, forward-looking strategies, and impactful evaluations. Always with a focus on insight, connection, and long-term value.

Mapping the European ecosystem of the Socially Engaged Arts (SEAs)

2025-2026
Alliance for Socially Engaged Arts
The Field
PolicyResearch

First interim evaluation of the European capitals of culture action 2020-2033

2024-2025
European Commission (DG EAC)
Ecorys Europe
PolicyResearch

Atlas of Cultural Policies for climate change and heritage: Pathways and Perspectives from Ibero–America and the Caribbean

2025
British Council
KEA European Affairs
Research

Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) framework – UK at Festival Internacional Cervantino 2025

2025
British Council
KEA European Affairs
Research

CrowdFunding Wallonia

2025-2026
Fédération Wallonie-Bruxelles
KEA European Affairs
Research

Copyright in distance education and research

2024
European Commission (DG CONNECT)
Visionary Analytics (LT)
PolicyResearch

Study on “Music Moves Europe – a European Music Export Strategy”

2018-2019
European Commission (DG EAC)
KEA European Affairs
PolicyResearchStrategic consulting

Licensing music works and transaction costs in Europe

2011-2012
Google
KEA European Affairs
PolicyResearch

Study on the legal framework applicable to sporting fraud, notably match-fixing, in the EU Member States

2011-2012
European Commission
KEA European Affairs
PolicyResearch

Study on the contribution of artistic creation to local development

2013 – 2015
CreArt – Network of Cities for Artistic Creation
KEA European Affairs
ResearchPolicy

Feasibility study on a future European Music Observatory

2018-2019
European Commission (DG EAC)
Panteia (NL)
PolicyResearch

An update on change drivers and economic and legal implications of transfers of players

2017-2018
European Commission (DG EAC)
KEA European Affairs
Research