Curitiba's Citizen cultural participation programme

Curitiba's Citizen cultural participation programme

1. Context

Curitiba is the capital of Paraná and one of the largest cities in Brazil in terms of its population and economy. In its growth from town to metropolis, the city's fundamental characteristic has been its influx of European, Asian, and African immigrants.

Cordoba - Your neighbourhood on stage

Cordoba - Your neighbourhood on stage

1. Context

Cordoba is located in the centre of the country and is both an industrial and university city. Since being founded in 1573, the city has been a meeting place of business and culture for various regions around the country due to its geographic location.

The museum of Congonhas – the first site museum of Brazil

The museum of Congonhas – the first site museum of Brazil

1. Context

Congonhas is located 78 km from Belo Horizonte, the capital of the state of Minas Gerais. The first inhabitants arrived in the region in the early years of the 18th century. Here were some of the first gold mines explored in Brazil.

Concepción: Cultural strategic plan

Concepción: Cultural strategic plan

1. Context

The city and community of Concepción, has an area of 221 km2 and is the capital of the province of the same name as well as the Region of the Biobío, Chile. It is located in the central region, 509 kilometres to the south of Santiago.

The "Mediterranean Diet" project in Chefchauen

The "Mediterranean Diet" project in Chefchauen

1. Context

The city of Chefchauen was founded in 1471 in the province of the same name and is located in northern Morocco in the Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima region (formerly the Tanger-Tetouan region until 2015).

Strategy "Culture for a sustainable growth of Cesis"

Strategy "Culture for a sustainable growth of Cesis"

1. Context

Cēsis is a small town of 16,000 inhabitants located in the north of Latvia. Surrounded by rural areas and natural parks, its economy is based mostly on food production, retail and small industries (manufacturing, transport).

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.

Bogotá: Inhabiting community culture

Bogotá: Inhabiting community culture

1. Context

The international organisation United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG) promotes the fundamental role of culture in sustainable development through Agenda 21 for culture (2004) and its implementation along with Culture 21 Actions (2015).