1. MED CULTURE
CREW - Cultural Rela2ons at work
Fanny BOUQUEREL
f.bouquerel@medculture.eu
www.medculture.eu
Rabat, 21 February 2018

2. WHAT IS MED CULTURE?
Regional programme funded by the EU and operaEng in
countries of the South Neighbourhood (2014 – 2019)
Technical Assistance and Grants
ObjecEves: cultural policy reforms | a well-informed,
dynamic sector | improved governance |exchanges and
networking at naEonal and regional level

3. MED CULTURE | RESULTS AND IMPACT
results lessons learned recommendations
Policy support through
a participatory
process engaging all
stakeholders
Technical support focussing
on exchanges between
peers, promoting a bottom
up approach
Consultative process
and reactivity to a fast
changing
environment
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approach
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Promoting a broader
engagement of informed
and connected
stakeholders | ownership

4. MED CULTURE | RESULTS AND IMPACT
results lessons learned recommendationsapproach
Rabat 21 February 2018
Policy reform and governance1
REGION
1. Definition of an approach and a methodology to develop a national
strategy for culture
JORDAN: initiation and facilitation of process for the
development of a National Strategy. Involvement of ministries,
several municipalities, and civil society players.
2. Definition of guidelines for the promotion of culture in the peripheries in
policy design and strategic planning

5. 3. Improved understanding of cultural policies

7. MED CULTURE | RESULTS AND IMPACT
results lessons learned recommendationsapproach
Rabat 21 February 2018
Policy reform and governance1
Involvement of youth and women
Promotion of culture in the peripheries
Involvement of other sectors of interest
Development of regional partnerships
Broadening the base of participation2

8. MED CULTURE | RESULTS AND IMPACT
results lessons learned recommendationsapproach
Rabat 21 February 2018
Policy reform and governance1
Broadening the base of participation2
Empowerment and professional enhancement3
1425 decision makers and cultural practitioners benefit from Med Culture
activities
Higher awareness of employability in the cultural field

10. MED CULTURE | RESULTS AND IMPACT
results lessons learned recommendationsapproach
Rabat 21 February 2018
Policy reform and governance1
Broadening the base of participation2
Empowerment and professionalisation3
‘Culture’ is an all-embracing sector and holds a wide range of policies
and activities that contribute to development cooperation.
Promoting a cross-cutting approach4

11. MED CULTURE | RESULTS AND IMPACT
results lessons learned recommendationsapproach
Rabat 17 January 2018
Policy reform and governance1
Broadening the base of participation2
Empowerment and professional enhancement3
Promoting a cross-cutting approach4
Communication and networking5
Mobility and networking
(1369 beneficiaries of MC benefited from regional mobility).
Establishment of an online 360º overview and a specialised monthly
newsletter (3360 subscribers).
High visibility of Med Culture activities and outputs.

13. 1. How is your programme promoting culture as an
engine to social and economic development in EU
Neighbourhood South?
Methodology/ Approach
• Broadening parEcipaEon
• Encouraging exchanges and partnership building
• PromoEng the cross cuYng dimension of culture

14. 1. How is your programme promoting culture as an
engine to social and economic development in EU
Neighbourhood South?
Ac2vi2es
• Producing specialised themaEc studies
• ImplemenEng capacity development acEviEes
• Developing cultural entrepreneurship
• Advocacy for culture / awareness raising on the value of culture

15. 2. How do you measure impact of your programme?
• Logframe – indicators
• ConsultaEons, parEcipaEve acEviEes, applicaEons
• CommunicaEon indicators
• Inquiry (in progress)

16. 3. Do you have any lessons learn working on the theme
and in the region?
Culture is a fiYng crucible to promote exchanges and dialogue, including between
authoriEes and civil society;
ConsultaEons with a wide range of stakeholders is key to promote collaboraEons
based on priority needs;
Development processes are as important as achieving results and are key to
harnessing engagement and ownership;

17. 3. Do you have any lessons learn working on the
theme and in the region?
Championing new operators and strengthening exchanges and networking in the region
The engagement of CSOs and their recepEvity for change makes any investment in
culture very relevant;
Learning and sharing consEtutes a sine qua non for the development of the culture
sector and for socieEes
Development of a sustainable EU regional strategy for culture in the region is Emely

18. THINK CULTURE
THINK GROWTH!