Development through Culture

Cultural Policy and Arts Management in the German Development Cooperation

For at least three decades the topic of culture has been one of the central elements of development cooperation policies around the world. Numerous reports on the implications of culture in societal and human development processes have inspired researchers and intellectuals as well as policy-makers and cultural operators to look for new tools in order to ensure the adequate position of culture in overall development cooperation strategies. In the context of the current worldwide economic crisis, the challenge of effective and inclusive development cooperation seems more pressing then ever.
Today, German and European decision-makers, local authorities, the private sector and civil society, are taking an increasing interest in culture in its various forms as a contributing factor to development on a human scale. It has shown that cultural awareness shows off in terms of economic performance and human development, but also that cultural resources are infinite if one knows how to apply their creative potential. Examples at local as well as at German, European and worldwide levels, show that culture as a resource for development has a high potential for attracting businesses, job creation, generating income and investment, while providing a matrix in which anyone can invent the terms of his or her development. Since culture is dynamic by nature, it provides various well-suited opportunities in the context of the current global crisis and the proceeding loss of identity within our global village. Might not culture, given its rich diversity, be part of the solution for sustainable and more equitable development? Should we not move culture to the forefront of our thinking on models for development and for international dc? And, if yes, what are the obstacles for cultural management? How can we assure that cultural aspects, in its broader sense, are more efficiently integrated into local, national and regional development programs?

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• Prologue
• 1. Introduction
• 1.1. Introduction into the subject
• 1.2. Research questions and follow-up questions
• 1.3. Structure of the thesis
• 1.4. Presentation of the applied methodology
• 2. Culture and Development: A theoretical approach to the subject.
• 2.1. Development
• 2.1.1. New concepts: Sustainable and Human Development.
• 2.1.2. Development cooperation
• 2.1.3. Developing countries
• 2.2. Culture
• 2.3. Central concepts of culture in development cooperation
• 2.3.1. Culture as a context
• 2.3.2. Culture as a sector
• 2.4. Measuring the impact of culture to development
• 2.5. Summary: the different concepts of Culture and Development
• 3. The international institutional, economical and political framework
• 3.1. International Policy and Institutions in the field of Culture and Development
• 3.1.1. Worldwide Institutions
• 3.1.2. Worldwide Policy
• 3.1.3. Cultural Policy and Development Cooperation in the European Union
• 3.2. The international economical background
• 3.2.1. Distribution of development aid flows
• 3.2.2. The impact of the financial crisis on development aid
• 3.2.3. The role of the European Union in ODA flows
• 3.2.4. The economic aspects of German development cooperation
• 3.3. Summary
• 4. Cultural policy in the German Development Cooperation
• 4.1. The institutional players in the field of Culture and Development in Germany
• 4.1.1. The Federal Foreign Offices
• 4.1.2. The Goethe-Institut
• 4.1.3. The Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development
• 4.1.4. The GIZ
• 4.1.5. Other institutions
• 4.2.Culture as a context in German Development Cooperation
• 4.2.1 The policy background on sociocultural aspects in German development cooperation.
• 4.2.2. The practical integration of culture as a context into Development Cooperation projects
• 4.3. Culture as a sector in German Development Cooperation
• 4.3.1. The convergence of German foreign cultural policy and development policy
• 4.3.3. Culture as a sector: Cultural Management in Development Cooperation by the example of CERCAPAZ
• 5. Conclusions: Towards a better model for the integration of culture into German development cooperation policy

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This thesis examines the role of cultural policy in the German Development Cooperation, focusing on the integration of cultural aspects into both development strategies and projects. It aims to understand how cultural considerations are incorporated within the framework of German development cooperation and analyzes the specific challenges and opportunities arising from this integration.

• The interrelation between culture and development
• The theoretical and practical implications of cultural policy in development cooperation
• The institutional framework and key actors involved in German development cooperation
• The impact of cultural policy on development projects and their effectiveness
• The challenges and opportunities of integrating culture into development cooperation

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

The prologue provides a personal introduction to the thesis and highlights the author's motivation for exploring the relationship between culture and development. It also acknowledges the support received from various individuals and institutions.

Chapter 1 lays the groundwork for the thesis by introducing the research questions and objectives. It also outlines the structure of the thesis and presents the methodology applied in the research.

Chapter 2 explores the theoretical framework for understanding culture and development. It examines different conceptions of development, including sustainable and human development, and discusses the role of development cooperation. The chapter also analyzes the concept of culture in its multifaceted dimensions and explores how it is integrated into development cooperation.

Chapter 3 examines the international context of cultural policy and development cooperation. It focuses on international institutions and policies promoting the integration of culture into development, including the European Union's role in this area. The chapter also analyzes the economic background of development cooperation, considering the distribution of development aid flows and the impact of the financial crisis.

Chapter 4 delves into the German development cooperation framework, analyzing the institutional players, policies, and practices related to culture and development. It examines how cultural considerations are integrated into both the context and sector of development cooperation projects, presenting specific examples to illustrate these approaches.

Chapter 5 draws conclusions from the analysis, offering insights into the integration of culture into German development cooperation policy. It identifies potential improvements and provides recommendations for enhancing the effectiveness of cultural policy in this context.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

Cultural policy, development cooperation, culture and development, Germany, institutions, policy, projects, effectiveness, challenges, opportunities, cultural management, development aid.

Details

• College: University of València (DCADHA)
• Course: Gestión Cultural
• Grade: 10.0 out of 10.0
• Author: Benno Schmidt (Author)
• Publication Year: 2012
• Pages: 125
• Catalog Number: V202538
• ISBN (eBook): 9783656321330
• ISBN (Book): 9783656322641
• Language: English
• Tags: Culture Development Culture through Development Development Cooperation Art Management Cultural Management Master's Thesis Master Thesis Tesina Maestría Heritage