Ségou: A creative city

Ségou: A creative city

Background

Ségou is the prestigious capital of the former Bambara Empire, located on the banks of the Niger River 240 kilometres north-east of Bamako, in the heart of West Africa.

The old Montmagny quarter: a history of renaissance

The old Montmagny quarter: a history of renaissance

Context

Montmagny is located just 45 minutes outside of Quebec, and is home to 11,300 inhabitants. It is bordered on the north by the Saint Lawrence River, and on the south by the Appalachians.

Ten years of cultural mediation in Longueuil

Ten years of cultural mediation in Longueuil

Background

The City of Longueuil has a population of 246,900 and is part of one of the most urbanised areas of Montérégie region of Quebec, Canada.

Research protocol, Mexico City

Research protocol, Mexico City

1. Context

In recent years, the Municipal Government of Mexico City has developed pioneering national public policies that promote the role of culture as a cross-cutting element of sustainable development in cities.