Development Of Cultural Policy Research Articles

Cultural Practices as a Tool for the Tourist Destination Development

The aim of the article is to analyse the functional peculiarities of cultural practices under the conditions of transforming tourist destinations in Ukraine. Results. On the basis of the conducted analysis, it is proved that the preservation of the uniqueness and attractiveness of tourist destinations depend on effective management and strategic priorities. It allows preserving the integrity of the cultural and tourist space with qualitatively new and attractive cultural practices. It is revealed that the tourist destination formation is one of the main tasks in the system of cultural policy development of modern states. The study analyses the role of tourist destinations as custodians of cultural heritage at all levels, such as global, glocal and local. It is established that such destinations form a unique cultural space for the entire country. They act as cultural receptacles and centres of cultural life that attract both local residents and tourists from other countries. It is noted that the symbiosis of cultural and tourist practices allows to form a national image with its unique cultural potential. The scientific novelty of the study consists in the theoretical understanding and determining the practical role and significance of cultural practices in the process of transforming tourist destinations. Conclusions. Ukrainian reality and world practices testify to active cultural transformations of tourist destinations. As custodians of cultural heritage, tourist destinations form the cultural space of the entire country. They are a concentration of cultures, a centre of cultural life of the state’s citizens, and a centre of tourism for representatives of other countries. An important tool for the qualitative transformation of the tourist destination functionality are cultural practices that are able to provide emotional recovery, establish rational communication and dialogue between all participants in the cultural process. As a cultural practice, intercultural dialogue is the most important value in solving the global problems of nowadays. The formation and development of a cultural landscape with unique cultural practices are the most important factors for preserving and restoring tourist destinations together with their values, which depend on national identity.

Culture-Led Regeneration in the UK——A Case Study on Hull

Culture-led regeneration is an important development of cultural policy in recent years. This paper takes the city of Hull, which was selected as a British cultural city in 2017, and discusses the strategy and implementation process of cultural regeneration. Analyzes the cultural activities of Hull City, and assess its impact on economic growth, social solidarity, and resident well-being. The study found that cultural regeneration significantly promoted the local economy, enhanced community cohesion, and improved the quality of life of the residents. However, Hull City also faces challenges in resource allocation and long-term sustainability. The conclusions of this paper show that cultural regeneration has reference value for other cities intentionally implementing similar strategies and helps to achieve sustainable and inclusive urban development.

The cultural potential of the modern Russian region: infrastructure and consumption of services by the population (on the example of the Vologda region

The object of analysis in the article is the Russian region cultural potential in the context of infrastructure development and consumption of cultural and leisure services by the population. The purpose of the study is to identify quantitative and qualitative characteristics of various components of the cultural sphere of the region. The empirical basis is statistical data, reports from authorities, government programs and projects, as well as monitoring public opinion materials of Vologda region population in 2022 (n=1500). The methodology is based on a resource approach to studying the cultural potential of the region. Statistical data analysis shows negative trends in terms of a reduction in the number of cultural and leisure institutions in the region, a decrease in the consumption of certain types of services for 2000–2022, and the lag of municipal districts and rural areas in the development of cultural and leisure infrastructure compared to large cities. Positive changes are associated with the implementation of a comprehensive state cultural policy both on the part of the federal center and on the part of regional authorities: increasing in overall budget expenditures on culture was revealed with an insufficient share of extra-budgetary sources of funding. As an effective resource for leveling out problems with the involvement of extra-budgetary sources, examples of the participation of private investors within the framework of public-private and public-municipal partnerships are given. The results of the sociological survey recorded positive changes in the population’s assessment of the general situation in the cultural and leisure sphere of the region, identified the range of popular cultural, leisure and sports services, and a high level of satisfaction with their quality, which exceeds the Russian average. It has been established that the older generation; categories of residents with a low level of education and low-income residents are less active in consuming cultural and leisure services. As age increases, attendance at all of the institutions offered for choice decreases. The set of analysis results substantiates the need to use a more differentiated approach to the development of national and regional cultural policies, focusing on socio-demographic categories of the population, taking into account their needs.

Социокультурное проектирование в системе разработки и реализации культурной политики г. Санкт-Петербурга

важнейшим атрибутом «культурного человека» является его навык проективного воздействия на реальность, который предполагает наличие способности к созданию предпочтительного будущего на основе определенной, заранее заданной модели. Такой навык глубоко укоренен в самой природе культуры, выступающей как комплекс методов и итогов трансформации окружающего мира и конкретной личности. Культурная деятельность направлена на улучшение всех составляющих жизни через целенаправленное формирование идеальных образов индивида и социума. Социокультурное проектирование играет особую роль среди подобных методик. Освоение его принципов и методов значительно повышает эффективность аналитической, организационной и консультативной деятельности в социально-культурной сфере. Целью исследования выступает изучение механизмов и специфики социокультурного проектирования как инструмента культурной политики в Санкт-Петербурге. Методы исследования: документальный анализ, контент-анализ, синтез, метод критического анализа, метод системного подхода. Результаты: заключаются в систематизации подходов к сущности социокультурного проектирования, особенностей его реализации на региональном уровне, а также применения при формировании культурной политики. the most important attribute of a “cultured person” is his skill of projective influence on reality, which presupposes the ability to create a preferred future based on a certain, predetermined model. This skill is deeply rooted in the very nature of culture, which acts as a complex of methods and results of transformation of the surrounding world and a specific individual. Cultural activities are aimed at improving all components of life through the targeted formation of ideal images of the individual and society. Sociocultural design plays a special role among such techniques. Mastering its principles and methods significantly increases the effectiveness of analytical, organizational and advisory activities in the socio-cultural sphere. The purpose of the study is to study the mechanisms and specifics of sociocultural design as an instrument of cultural policy in St. Petersburg. Research methods: documentary analysis, content analysis, synthesis, critical analysis method, systematic approach method. Results: consist in systematizing approaches to the essence of sociocultural design, features of its implementation at the regional level, as well as application in the formation of cultural policy.

Searching for the Traces of Greek Civilization in the Iberian Peninsula

The main aim of this study is to highlight the deep relationship between Greek and Spanish culture in order to form the basis for the development of future policies that will lead to the further strengthening of relations between the two countries. In the modern era, countries are increasingly focusing on the creation of specialized mechanisms to shape their cultural policies. The development of cultural policy is an area of countries’ foreign policy and is based on one of the pillars supporting their soft power: culture. The aim of this study is to search for traces of Greek civilization in the Iberian Peninsula starting from the 8th century B.C. when the Greeks were found in ancient Iberia for commercial reasons. Our research then led us to Catalonia, a region of Spain that bases its diversity on its Greek roots. One question we must answer is whether the historical past linking Catalonia and Greece has contributed to the formation of its national identity. Finally, the aim is to look at the dissemination of the Greek element in Spain today, focusing on the dynamics of the learning of the Greek language in Spain, mainly in the field of higher education, since language is an important element of a country’s culture. In this context, an analysis is presented based both on bibliographical research on the evolution of the Greek element in the Iberian Peninsula and primary research on the Greek element, especially in the region of Catalonia. The present study aims to capture the traces of Greek culture in Spain and the ties that unite the two countries from antiquity to the present day in order to lead to new initiatives in the future for the further strengthening of relations between the two peoples.

The Paradigm of the Creative Industries: Cultural Policy in the Neoliberal Welfare State

In this article, Strandberg analyses the development of Swedish cultural policy during the last decades. In contradistinction to the first policy proposition from 1974, which emphasised the importance of counteracting the negative impact of the market, the cultural policies that have been in place for the last twenty to thirty years consider the forces of the market to be conducive to the freedom of culture and the arts. This has entailed a paradigm shift in Swedish culture that has opened up the field of cultural policy for the so-called creative industries, equated culture with creativity, and collapsed the distinction between culture and creative forms of entrepreneurship. When analysing this, Strandberg relates the modern history of Swedish cultural policy to the wider international development that has given rise to the paradigm of the creative industries and discusses how the equation of culture with creativity has made the autonomy of culture and the arts more and more difficult to uphold.

UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY’S CULTURAL HERITAGE BEFORE, DURING AND AFTER THE WAR

The article is devoted to defining the multifaceted activities of the university as a cultural hub at the city level in various situations, including crisis (war). The author outlines the main problems of the university's participation in urban culture in its study, preservation, and use. Based on the comparative method's application, the university's role in the development and preservation of cultural heritage during three periods - before, during the war, and after the war (prediction)- is revealed. The following criteria were used to compare these periods: the purpose of participation, methods, development, and implementation of cultural policy; development and implementation of public-private and public-public partnership in the field of culture, areas of work on preservation of cultural heritage; cultural activity in the communicative space; degree of use of communication platforms; the degree of participation in the development and preservation of cultural heritage, including city; degree of international cultural activity. In the conditions of globalization and postmodern social transformations, the self-governance and originality of the urban cultural space need to be more realized. In addition, the Russian-Ukrainian war led to profound transformations of both world and national cultural spaces. Therefore, the issue of cultural heritage protection in Ukraine is actively supported by the international community in terms of resources, legislation, and organization. And the university contributes to this in every possible way with its educational activities. A conclusion was made about the continuity of the university's goals, activities, and directions for studying, preserving, and using the city's cultural heritage at different stages. Therefore, it is expedient to consider the university's cultural activities in three periods - before, during the war, and after the war. Established social development has a cultural component and is possible in conditions of peace, resolution of humanitarian issues, and countering hybrid aggression as part of information warfare.

CULTURAL POLICY IN SOUTH KOREA. MAKING A NEW PATRON STATE. РЕЦЕНЗИЯ НА КНИГУ АВТОРА ХЕ ГЕН ЛИ

The book review «Cultural Policy in South Korea: Making a New Patron State» by Dr. Hye-Kyung Lee presents a comprehensive analysis of the development and evolution of South Korea's cultural policy. The book explores a broad range of historical and social contexts, from the influence of the colonial past on the formation of modern cultural policy to the implications of neoliberal reforms for cultural industries and the cultural phenomenon known as the Korean Wave. The author analyses the dynamics between the state, culture, and society, identifying the specificity of the Korean approach to cultural policy and defining it as a new patron state. Hye-Kyung Lee highlights not only the successful development of South Korea's cultural industries but also points out potential problems and complexities caused by centralization and neoliberal socialization

The development of Ukrainian cultural policy in the context of Russian hybrid aggression against Ukraine

ABSTRACT The goal of this study is to understand how Ukrainian cultural policy has developed in the context of Russian aggression against Ukraine. It examines new conceptualizations of cultural policy that appeared in Ukrainian public discourse after 2014 and the new legal solutions introduced under their influence. Reformers associated with the ‘independent cultural scene’ attempted to introduce a cultural policy model for managing cultural institutions based on liberal values and transparent, inclusive, and competitive principles. However, those in power, who were operating in the face of both an internal crisis and external threat, began to implement a cultural policy that was based on conservative values and subordinated to ensuring national security. The study’s principal thesis is that the resulting hybrid model facilitated dismantling of the Soviet cultural management model, strengthening local cultural industries and communities and actively countering hostile Russian activities in the field of culture. The activities of the the newly created and radically reformed institutions, such as the National State Film Agency, Ukrainian Institute, and Ukrainian Cultural Foundation have facilitated forming a greater self-awareness of Ukrainians as a political community, and mobilized them to fight for the integrity of the Ukrainian state. They have also had a tangible impact on international recognition of Ukrainian culture as independent of Russian culture, which was crucial in gaining international support in the conditions of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.

Empowering strategic priority areas of cultural policy: Empirical findings on cultural participation processes in Serbia

Background: The background of this research encompasses contemporary cultural policy issues and their factors of influence, with a special focus on cultural participation processes. The sphere of culture provides the fundamental base for reading and changing the paradigmatic paths through the contents and acts of formal and informal stakeholders. Culture is deeply interlinked with other departments of the entire economy by connections with feedback loops. The impacts of culture on the socio-economic and natural environment, as the "fourth pillar" of sustainable development, are recognized on the international level by theory, expert groups, and practice. Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to bring about a deeper understanding of participatory processes and their importance for strategic priority areas of cultural policy development. Study design/methodology/approach: Our study design included institutional analysis, starting from the regulatory framework that reflects cultural policy and its strategic goals, by involving previous relevant theoretical research including the ICET model. Another objective of the paper is to answer a range of questions. What are participation processes' main characteristics and challenges in culture and cultural policy development? Is there a relationship between these challenges? How to achieve desirable cultural and institutional integrative transformations in order to accomplish the strategic priority areas of cultural policy? We bring the conclusions based on theoretic and empirical overview of new empirical research findings based on the survey conducted in 2022 for the need of EPICA research project.1 Findings/conclusions: The findings of this research lead us to recognition, conceptualization and understanding of the existing participatory processes in culture, towards inspiring the future modelling of more integrative strategic and systemic solutions to reflect desirable and harmonized development. Limitations/future research: The limitations of research reflect future endeavour to contribute to reforming the field of culture (by formal and informal means) through more robust horizontal integration with other departments, to achieve sustainable and coherent effects through linking strategies, new forms of participation, decentralization, arm's length principle, and degrowth policy.

Strategies of communicative influence and model of public diplomacy of the Kingdom of Spain in the globalised world of the 21st century: National Branding Experience for Ukraine (Institutional and Image Discourses)

Strategies of communicative influence and model of public diplomacy of the Kingdom of Spain in the globalised world of the 21st century: National Branding Experience for Ukraine (Institutional and Image Discourses) Post published:15.01.2024 Post category:Issue XXIV Viacheslav Tsivatyi PhD in History, Associate Professor, Merited Education Worker of Ukraine, Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Member of Board of the Scientific Society of History of Diplomacy and International Relations DOI: Abstract. The article examines the features of the development of public diplomacy in Spain and analyses its key directions of activity at different stages of historical development. The study is devoted to methodological problems, institutional origins, and achievements of the diplomacy of the Kingdom of Spain. Special attention is paid to the expediency of implementing in Ukraine the best diplomatic examples (models) and achievements of Spanish diplomacy in the conditions of a globalised world system. The focus is on the activity of the main governmental agencies that stimulate the development of full-fledged Spanish foreign cultural policy as the means both for the promotion of Spanish culture abroad and for the presentation of other cultures in Spain. At the same time, much attention is given to the new forms of cultural exchange, which promote the development of cultural dialogue between nations. The institutional development, the strategies of communicative influence and the model of national branding of the Kingdom of Spain are analysed. The historical legacy and modern practical experience of the diplomacy of the Kingdom of Spain have not lost their relevance to this day, and bilateral Spanish-Ukrainian relations firmly connect Spain and Ukraine through the millennia of European history. The focus is on the modern diplomatic system and model of Spanish diplomacy, national features of the Spanish school of diplomacy, the effectiveness of the diplomatic toolkit and the art of the negotiation process of Spain’s diplomats in the conditions of the globalised world system. The project Marca España proved to be an important step towards improving Spain’s national management system. Keywords: international relations, foreign policy, foreign cultural policy, diplomacy, public diplomacy, institutionalisation, national branding, Marca España, Ukraine, Spain

Integrative models of EU cultural policy development strategy adaptation in Ukrainian culture

Integrative models of EU cultural policy development strategy adaptation in Ukrainian culture

Cultural Diplomacy: Transformation of Concept Definition in the Context of World Community Evolution (1930s – Early 2020s)

The purpose of the article is to reveal the essence of the «cultural diplomacy» concept at the current stage and trace the transformations of its definition in the context of the world community development during the 20th and first decades of the 21st century. Research methodology. The method of terminological analysis, the method of interpretation and operationalisation of concepts have been applied to ensure the understanding of the content essence of the «cultural diplomacy» concept. The method of historical and cultural analysis has enabled considering the definitional transformations that took place during the 1930s – early 2020s in the context of the development of the world community and international relations, as well as the method of systemic analysis to identify the specifics of the phenomenon of «cultural diplomacy» at the current stage. Scientific novelty. The definition of the «cultural diplomacy» concept has been studied in historical retrospect and at the present stage; considered and analysed the development and transformation of the concept in the context of the specifics of the evolution of the world community; a proper definition of the concept of «cultural diplomacy» is proposed. Conclusions. Cultural diplomacy is directly related to the use of culture as an object and means of achieving the fundamental goals of the state's foreign policy, creating a favorable image of the country, popularising culture and language. At the current stage, in the conditions of globalisation processes of an interdependent world, in which the spread of information and communication technologies facilitates communication between people from different countries, cultural diplomacy is an extremely important aspect for ensuring international peace and stability. In the context of the specifics of the current state and development trends of international relations, cultural diplomacy is considered as a direction of foreign policy carried out by national states in cooperation with state and/or private entities with the aim of spreading the culture of this country abroad, as well as the development of international cultural policy with the aim of cultural exchange and cooperation between various international subjects – states, international organisations, and individuals. Key words: cultural diplomacy, international relations, world community, transformation of the concept.

The end of an era? The decrease of the EU influence in Ibero-American digital media policy discourses

ABSTRACT Ibero-American supranational audiovisual policies were inspired by the EU media policy model and shared the idea of creating a regional audiovisual market to face Hollywood hegemony. The paper uses discursive media institutionalism and policy entrepreneur theory to assess whether the current discourse on digital media policies is largely history repeating itself or new ideas are being introduced. To analyze this crucial problem definition stage from a bottom-up perspective, the paper combines participatory observation in two film festivals and one industry event with qualitative document analysis and literature review. The findings reveal a combination of continuity and change where the policy transfer idea is still present, but the EU and its cultural discourse are no longer a reference. The overfocus on the economic perspective, and the inclusion of global players’ discourse can threaten the development of cultural policies in the region, which are losing policy entrepreneurs support and space for debate.

CULTURAL CANON AS A CULTURAL POLICY PROGRAMME: POLITICAL AND IDEOLOGICAL PRECONDITIONS AND PERSPECTIVES OF ITS DEVELOPMENT

This article provides a comparative analysis of the initiative of cultural policy implemented in three countries of the European Union (the Netherlands, Denmark and Latvia) and the term “cultural canon” that is used to characterise it. As the substantiation, objectives, functions and results of the cultural canon as a state-financed programme of cultural policy essentially differ in all the above countries, there is a ground for discussions about the preconditions for the sustainable development of this programme. The main objective of this article is to reveal the significance of political and ideological factors of the cultural canon in the development of cultural policy and the choice of scenarios in the future. In order to reach this objective, the theoretical understanding of the notion “cultural canon” has been analysed and its link with the values of a certain political ideology. A comparative analysis and assessment of the development of cultural canons in theNetherlands, Denmark and Latvia have been carried out by applying data of empirical research that is based on qualitative methodology. The article explores the development scenarios for the cultural canon that would bemost appropriate for the political- ideological context of Latvia. The theoretical basis of this article lies in various investigations that evaluate the cultural canon as substantiation for ideological paradigms in the cultural policy by paying special attention to works of those authors who have analysed the expression of ideological doctrines of nationalism and multiculturalism in culture (Willem Frijhoff, Peter Duelund, Monique Kremer, Will Kymlicka). The conclusions of this article are based on the theoretical and empirical research; they serve as arguments andproof for the thesis that consistent political and ideological support for the initiatives of the cultural canon is considered to be the main factor that influences the development of the programme and sustainability.

Reconciling the Conservation of Cultural Heritage with Rural Development

Reconciling the Conservation of Cultural Heritage with Rural Development

Feminist perspectives and cultural policies in Barcelona

ABSTRACT This article explores the role of feminist perspectives in the cultural policies in the city of Barcelona during the period 2015–2019, attempting to identify potential resistances to gender-focused cultural policies. Based on a literature review and interviews with cultural policy and gender experts, the article reveals that resistances to gender-focused cultural policies remain in the cultural administration of the city, despite its feminist discourse. There are two key reasons for this resistance and for the lack of change to public cultural policies: the inertia in the organisation of cultural policies by the responsible department of the City Council and large cultural institutions, which are dominated by institutional cultures that protect male privilege and power; and the City Council’s failure to consider the feminist movement in the design and development of cultural policies.

Постколониальный синдром. Бразилия – Португалия: двусторонние отношения

The article is devoted to the phenomenon of postcolonial syndrome in Brazil and Portugal, which is considered in the context of Portuguese-Brazilian relations: their past, "privilege", conflicts, prospects. Diversified contacts between Portugal and Brazil became the subject of research for a reason: these are the leading states of the Commonwealth of Portuguese-speaking countries, which have serious cultural and economic potential, and play an important role in world politics. The material clarifies the fundamental and opportunistic reasons that determine the nature of these relations and, of course, has not only a theoretical aspect, but also practical significance in the light of the assessment of cooperation between the two countries. It can be useful in the development of appropriate cultural policy at the level of government, public and educational institutions. The novelty is due to the very theme: Portuguese-Brazilian ties in various spheres of life are actively developing and constantly require rethinking and a new look.

Formation and development of Cultural Policy of Europe

Formation and development of Cultural Policy of Europe

THE NEED TO REVIEW CULTURAL POLICIES IN BULGARIA

Cultural policy guarantees freedom of expression, creates conditions for equal participation in the cultural life of the country, preserves and promotes the culture of different ethnic groups and religions, supports education, intercultural exchange and expands intercultural communication. In this context, the influence of European cultural policies on national ones is of particular importance for the development of art and the preservation of cultural values. The choice of priorities, goals and tasks, a good set of measures, funding mechanisms, accessibility to citizens, their recognition by society are of particular importance and favors the development of culture. In the context of the social isolation caused by COVID-19, cultural policies need to be updated. This report is based on an analysis of statistics relating to the expenditure on culture and the arts at the European and national level, a comparative analysis of European cultural policies and their impact on national ones. The obtained results outline guidelines for the development of cultural policies at the regional level and can be a basis for practical application and further research in this direction.