Trust and social capital are major factors for people's well-being, how well democracies work, and building strong economies. However, redistributive policies and public investments in sustainable economic development have not fully preserved trust and social capital.
Surveys have shown that trust in the government is decreasing and people are getting more divided. There are no easy solutions to reverse these trends. However, measures can be taken to mitigate them. One important way is to build and strengthen connections within communities and regions.
Culture and heritage are a big part of what holds European communities and regions together. Local and regional initiatives in the fields of culture and heritage can have a positive impact on social cohesion and help empower their inhabitants to address the challenges face.
The objective of the webinar is to stimulate reflections on the multifaceted social relevance of cultural initiatives. They can bring people together, strengthen local identities, integrate excluded groups, create employment opportunities, and improve well-being. These reflections can help in designing strategies to promote cultural policies as instruments to promote social ;
What you can expect
24 Oct 2023 @ 03:00 pm
24 Oct 2023 @ 04:30 pm
Duration: 1 hours, 30 minutes
Timezone: GMT +2:00
Online Webinar
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