Culture for Cities and Regions

Project summary

This Creative Europe-funded project examined how culture can drive local and regional development. It explored three dimensions: culture and creative industries for economic development and urban regeneration, cultural heritage as a driver for economic growth and social inclusion, and culture for social inclusion, social innovation, and intercultural dialogue. The project produced a catalogue of 70 case studies, organised 15 thematic study visits, provided expert coaching to 10 cities/regions, and delivered a final analysis report with policy recommendations for the European Commission.
  • Lead partnerEurocities (BE)
  • ClientEuropean Commission
  • Funding programmeCreative Europe
  • Period2014-2017
  • RegionEU-28
  • ServicePolicy
  • Statuscompleted

KEA's contribution

KEA managed the expert group, coordinating study visits and coaching missions, drafting 37 case studies, preparing questionnaires and interviews, providing expert input during visits, and contributing to the final report and policy recommendations.

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