To further develop the unique perspective that PASCAL International Exchanges (PIE) represents for its contributors and participants, this THEMES section highlights a number of major issues which have evolved since the inception of the project.
Initially, PIE was established with a core set of Stimulus Papers from key contributors representing cities and regions from around the world. This has provided a rich pool of information, experience and innovative ideas that all participating cities have benefitted from. Through this public web space we hope that a wider audience has also found the dialogue an interesting and valuable resource.
For a comprehensive review of the development of the PASCAL International Exchanges project, please see Building Inclusive and Sustainable Learning Cities by Peter Kearns, Michael Osborne and Denise Reghenzani-Kearns.
We now invite extended contributions and discussions on the following PIE Themes:
To participate in the PIE project, contribute materials or simply to join in the discussions, please contact Peter Kearns.
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 paper included below from policyprofiles (Centre for Governmental Studies, Northern Illinois University) - Developing the Arts: A New Tool for Community Development Programs - provides a very useful overview of the multiple roles that the arts can play in community building. The authors give some interesting examples of initiatives in America including developments such as the Creative Enterprise Cluster, the Illinois Cities Actively Promoting the Arts network, and the Village of the Arts.
The lives of Tanzanians are intimately connected to the environment, their survival and that of future generations depend on the harmonious relationship which natural elements. This is the concern of the people. However, the situation in Dar Es Salaam City is exacerbated by the high rate of urbanization coupled with the growth of spontaneous settlements of different categories. Dar es Salaam, the largest city in Tanzania, is growing fast as people move from the countryside to seek a better future. The vast majority of the city’s inhabitants are a result of rural-urban migration.
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.
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.
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