Ec structured dialogue with civil society on culture

When
2017
2017
Who
European commission (with contractors, currently a consortium led by the goethe institute)
European commission (with contractors, currently a consortium led by the goethe institute)
Description of the policy/measure
In 2007, the european agenda for culture introduced two new tools for further cooperation in the field of culture at eu level: an open method of coordination policy process with eu member states and a structured dialogue with civil society. from 2008 to 2013, the structured dialogue with civil society in the field of culture was developed through two complementary tools, the civil society culture platforms and the european culture forums. after an external evaluation in 2013, the european commission adapted the structured dialogue format. the organisation of the forums was kept as such but the platforms were replaced by a more flexible and diverse approach, called voices of culture, as from 2015.  the themes of the voices of culture dialogues are aligned with the priorities of the eu council work plan for culture, and therefore with policy discussions among member states experts.  five topics have been addressed by approximately 150 cultural organizations in 2015-2016: ·        the role of culture in promoting the inclusion of refugees and migrants; ·        promoting intercultural dialogue and bringing communities together through culture in shared public spaces; ·        developing the entrepreneurial and innovation potential of the cultural and creative sectors; ·        participatory governance in cultural heritage; ·        audience development via digital means.Â
2005 Convention Monitoring Framework Goal(s)
Area(s) of Monitoring
Transversal Priority(ies)
Results achieved
Stakeholders contribute to debates at european level. thanks to the discussions with the european commission, a direct link between eu policies and civil society is established, helping the flow of messages and information from both sides. the voice of stakeholders is heard. moreover, with this process the links between stakeholders is strengthened, as well as their advocacy capacities.with the new format, a closer synergy with work done by member states in their open method of coordination (omc) working groups, is also insured. these bridges and new cooperation means enrich both processes, with the coordination of the ec.Â
Financial resources allocated to the policy
392.000 euros for two years 2015-16.this covers calls for interest, selection, brainstorming meetings of stakeholders, dialogue meetings with the ec, etc.
Evaluation of the policy/measure
An evaluation was held in 2013. implementation was then adapted in light of the recommendations.