Innovations in Culture and Development

This book focuses on innovations in culture having the potential to drive overall development. It analyses public policies and offers inspiring examples of innovations in culture which solve various societal problems as well as recommendations for public policies. The culturinno effect (culture + innovations), thus presents evidence of the inherent power culture has in fostering development. The volume leads us through the role of culture in different concepts of development, providing the theoretical and historical context of development and theory of change. Analysis of theoretical cultural policy models is followed by practical examples of innovations in culture, culminating in a text that is a must have for innovative decision makers ready to respond to the challenges of today as well as students, artists and cultural workers who are prepared to offer a new view on arts/culture.

Offers concrete ways to foster innovation in public policy Suggests a new, innovative and more efficient public policy system with integrated governance to foster development Brings together theory with contemporary case studies

Autorentext
Daniela Angelina Jelini, Ph.D. in ethnology, is a senior research adviser at the Institute for Development and International Relations, Zagreb. Her research interests are in cultural tourism, creative industries, cultural policy, creativity and social innovations.

Inhalt

1. The Power of Culture.- 2. What Lies Behind?- 3. Theoretical Approaches.- 4. Public Policies and Innovation.- 5. Moving on to Practice: Good Practice Examples of Innovations in Culture.- 6. Organisation of Public Policy Models A Way Forward.- 7.What Have We Learned and Where Do We Go from Here?.-