Annexes to COM(2019)548 - Implementation, results and overall assessment of the European Year of Cultural Heritage 2018 - Main contents
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| dossier | COM(2019)548 - Implementation, results and overall assessment of the European Year of Cultural Heritage 2018. |
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| document | COM(2019)548  |
| date | October 28, 2019 |
4.4.Innovation
The European Year 2018 initiated a large-scale effort to foster the emergence of innovative and cutting-edge solutions to the challenges of the cultural heritage sector. The deliverables included:
-The publication ‘Policy Review: Innovation in Cultural Heritage Research’ 54 , the Cordis Results Pack entitled 'Heritage at Risk: EU research and innovation for a more resilient cultural heritage' 55 and the publication 'Innovative solutions for Cultural Heritage' 56 ;
-“Fostering cooperation in the European Union on skills, training and knowledge transfer in cultural heritage professions” - a manual of good practices for cultural and education institutions 57 ;
-The preparation of the new edition of the ‘Cultural and Creative Cities Monitor’ 58 , a benchmarking tool to monitor the performance of ‘Cultural and Creative Cities’ in Europe;
-The joint EU-Council of Europe pilot project ‘STEPS’ 59 , aiming at examining viable models for participatory governance;
-The Joint EU-Council of Europe project “The Faro Way”: enhanced participation in cultural heritage 60 .
-The report of the EU expert group on participatory governance of cultural heritage 61 .
5.FOLLOW UP - THE EUROPEAN FRAMEWORK FOR ACTION ON CULTURAL HERITAGE
In order to secure the long-term policy impact of the European Year , the European Commission published on 5 December 2018 a European Framework for Action on Cultural Heritage 62 (SWD (2018) 491), which sets out a common direction for heritage-related activities at European level, primarily in EU policies and programmes.
The Framework for Action is organised around four principles, five pillars, and 65 actions.
The four principles of the European Framework for Action on Cultural heritage are a people-centred approach, mainstreaming across different EU policies, evidence-based policy-making and a multi-stakeholder cooperation.
The five areas of action are as follows:
-Cultural heritage for an inclusive Europe: participation and access for all
-Cultural heritage for a sustainable Europe: smart solutions for a cohesive and sustainable future
-Cultural heritage for a resilient Europe: safeguarding endangered heritage
-Cultural heritage for an innovative Europe: mobilising knowledge and research
-Cultural heritage for stronger global partnerships: reinforcing international cooperation.
The Framework also establishes a new Commission’s multi-stakeholder expert group on Cultural Heritage 63 , which will act as a platform for consultation and exchange of best practice for sustainable and participatory cultural heritage policies in Europe.
6. OVERALL ASSESSMENT
The European Year was successful in strengthening the European dimension of cultural heritage.
In a Declaration adopted in Bucharest on 16 April 2019, the EU Ministers of Culture recognised 64 that “the success of the European Year of Cultural Heritage 2018 was based on an appropriate multi-stakeholder governance framework, a clear thematic focus, the engagement of different parts of our societies and cross-border cooperation” 65 .
They welcomed the European Framework for Action on Cultural Heritage and expressed support for further EU action in the field, along the lines expressed in the Framework for Action.
The European Parliament was very supportive of the European Year and of further actions at EU level in favour of heritage. While discussing the results of the Year in the Cultural Affairs Committee, its members recognised it to be one of the significant successes of this Commission in terms of both political initiatives and implementation. They praised the integrated management model, the multi-stakeholder cooperation spirit, and called for an ambitious follow-up 66 .
7.CONCLUSION
The European Year of Cultural Heritage has had a positive impact on the perception of Europe’s cultural heritage as a powerful resource for Europe. Through highlighting Europe’s cultural heritage on EU and national agendas and a broad mobilisation of actors, the Year contributed to an inter-cultural conversation about what Europe has in common.
Based on the results of the European Year of Cultural Heritage and taking into account the principles identified in the European Framework for Action, the Commission together with the Member States and cultural heritage stakeholders will continue implementing a longer-term vision for the management, safeguarding and enhancement of Europe’s cultural heritage.
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The call focused on two themes: reinforcing a sense of belonging to a common European space (12 projects – 41% of total funding) and promoting cultural heritage as a source of inspiration for contemporary artistic creation (17 projects - 59% of total funding).
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02 02 77 21 Preparation action Transnational culture-related European Tourism Product
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https://www.erih.net/projects/erih-dance-event-work-it-out/
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https://rendezvousauxjardins.culture.gouv.fr/
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https://sharingheritage.de/en/projects/friede-sei-ihr-erst-gelaeute-ringing-the-bells/
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- Projects: Supporting the creation of a sustainable network of heritage operators through the 'Western Balkans cultural heritage route';
- Building capacities to fight against heritage trafficking, looting and destruction in Iraq, Libya, Syria and Yemen through a joint project with UNESCO,
- and addressing key development objectives in Iran, Afghanistan and Central Asia through the Silk Road Heritage Corridors ( financing support of 3.4 million Euro)
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booklet with 101 event ideas to take part in the European Heritage Days 2018 -
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Initiated by NECSTouR in cooperation with the European Travel Commission, Europa Nostra, European Cultural Tourism Network with the support of European Heritage Alliance 3.3.
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