Amsterdam
The programme of Amsterdam World Book Capital, named ‘Open Book, Open Mind’, was centred around these three people: Spinoza, Anne Frank and Annie M.G. Schmidt. In addition to the central theme, the programme carried out events towards the Municipal Council’s three objectives:
1. Children First
2. We are all Amsterdam
3. Top City
Awarded in
2008
Description
A total number of 298 activities were realised during this period with the aid of public networks and other institutions with 490,000 people taking part. The budget was estimated to reach above € 2.7 million with 60% from government organisations and 40% from funds, sponsors and admission revenues.