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Enhancing Capacities for Cultural Growth: Insights from the Timișoara 2023 European Capital of Culture Program

In: Impact and Legacy of the European Capitals of Culture (ECoC) Program

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  • Ionuț-Sorin Bageac

    (Romanian Institute for Evaluation and Strategy IRES
    Babes-Bolyai University of Cluj-Napoca)

  • Issoré-Maïmounata Boly

    (Romanian Institute for Evaluation and Strategy IRES)

  • Bianca-Ioana Dobre

    (Romanian Institute for Evaluation and Strategy IRES)

Abstract

Our study explores the recent transformations, needs, and expectations of those active in the local cultural sector. Key findings highlight the need for capacity building among cultural operators. Using both quantitative and qualitative research methods including surveys, interviews and focus groups with artists, public cultural institutions and private organizations, we identified several areas of growth as a result of the Timișoara 2023 Program. Cultural operators improved in co-creation, public engagement strategies, communication, digital tools integration, and meeting funding program requirements. However, interviewees noted further needs: competency building in cultural management and public relations, advisory support from authorities, better financial support for collaborations, and opportunities for local, national, and international partnerships to exchange best practices. These enhancements are necessary to continue the development of Timișoara’s cultural landscape.

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  • Ionuț-Sorin Bageac & Issoré-Maïmounata Boly & Bianca-Ioana Dobre, 2026. "Enhancing Capacities for Cultural Growth: Insights from the Timișoara 2023 European Capital of Culture Program," Springer Proceedings in Business and Economics, in: Marco Valeri & Adina Palea & László Imre Komlósi (ed.), Impact and Legacy of the European Capitals of Culture (ECoC) Program, pages 113-128, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:prbchp:978-3-032-12205-6_7
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-032-12205-6_7
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