Arts, culture and creative industries policy of Cape Town

Arts, culture and creative industries policy of Cape Town

1. Context

Cape Town is the 10th most populous city in Africa and one of the most multicultural cities in the world. It benefits from a diverse and vibrant population, a rich and complex history and abundant creative talent.

Culture and citizens connected to public space in Canoas

Culture and citizens connected to public space in Canoas

1. Context

Canoas is a part of the metropolitan area of Porto Alegre, the capital of the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. With a population of approximately 341,000 people, the municipality is an industrial hub.

Democratic governance in Caguas; Soul of Nation

Democratic governance in Caguas; Soul of Nation

1. Context

The Municipality of Caguas has been recognised locally, nationally and internationally as a model of public administration. It operates effectively, efficiently and participatively, in commitment to its inhabitants’ needs and well-being.

Busan historic downtown culture cluster 'TOTATOGA’

Busan historic downtown culture cluster 'TOTATOGA’

1. Context

Busan is the 2nd largest city in Korea. The old downtown of Busan, located in the Jung-gu District, has been playing a valuable role in facilitating foreign cultural exchanges since its port opened in 1407.

Beit Shour old town: a corner of culture

Beit Shour old town: a corner of culture

1. Context

The city of Beit Sahour holds a huge legacy of customs and traditions due to its origins going back to the Bronze Age (3000 B.C.). The Canaanites inhabited its numerous caves as traces of inhabitants were found in these caves, going back to Roman times.

Cultural policies of Barcelona

Cultural policies of Barcelona

1. Context

Barcelona, the capital of Catalonia, has 1,620,943 inhabitants (2012) in 100.39 km². It is located between the Mediterranean Sea and Collserola mountain rage, delimited in the south by the Llobregat River and in the north by the Besós River.