Cultural policy

Cultural policy and cultural institutions as arenas for lifelong learning

There is growing recognition that cultural institutions, such as museums and libraries, can serve as important arenas for learning throughout life and for building inclusive and sustainable communities. Some good practice examples have been given in the PIE Stimulus Papers and through the 2010 PASCAL conference at Ostersund in Sweden. Much is to be gained by considering further ways in which cultural policy and cultural institutions contribute to providing lifelong learning opportunities for all and for combating exclusion on whatever basis; this PIE Theme adddresses these aspects;

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The Changing Roles of Museums

The Nordic Centre for Heritage Learning was founded in 2005 after discussions with several directors of museums and archives and professors in history, museology and education in the Nordic Countries. The initiaive came about when we realised that our relatively small branches in the small Nordic countries were all trying to find their ways forward in getting the influence of policy development in UNESCO, OECD and EU together with daily needs for development and improvement in the heritage sector. Our basic thinking has naturally been influenced from many souces. The following can be seen as an outline of that. Colleagues will without problems realise from where the influences come and our dependensy of all our colleagues goes beyond description.

The Arts as a Tool for Community Development

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Hume Intercultural Project – Heritage for All

The Hume Global Learning Village is undertaking a three year project during 2011-2013 which is directed at fostering intercultural understanding and recognition of Hume City’s diverse cultural heritage. The project titled, ‘Heritage for All’, will rely on partnership with many community organisations and education institutions such as schools.

PIE Discussion Paper 3 - Culture, Learning & Development

Furthering the role of cultural institutions is one of the core objectives of PASCAL International Exchanges. The Glasgow stimulus paper provides a good example of shifts in the roles of these institutions while other stimulus papers touch on cultural policies and strategies adopted in furthering city development and enhancing quality of life for the community.