Congress of local and regional authorities of Europe

Subject: Study of Regional and Local Competencies in the field of Culture

Dear Sir/Madam,

The purpose of this questionnaire is to gather information about the role of culture as well as present trends and recent changes in the field of cultural competencies and responsibilities at the regional and local levels in Europe at a time when cultural diversity and subsidiarity are major issues. A study of this kind should help to clarify policies and trends in respect of the way in which responsibilities, resources and administrative procedures in the cultural field are and could be shared between national, regional and local authorities, and between the tertiary and private sector.

This questionnaire also seeks information on what kind of roles are assigned to culture in regions and at local level. Is culture considered an essential element for people’s well-being or as a means to strengthen regional or local identity or even as a facility for regional and local development? How do regions and the local level analyse and work towards cultural diversity and what are regional and local strategies for involving people from the fringes of society with the help of culture.

It should be completed preferably by a person in your region who is responsible for the administration of cultural affairs or whose work is closely related to cultural affairs.

Circular letter addressed to:

Members of the Congress of the Chamber of Regions

Associations of Local Authorities

Regional Authorities

We should be grateful if you could complete this questionnaire as fully as possible and return it to the CLRAE Secretariat at the Council of Europe, before 15 September 2012.

Thanking you in advance for your co-operation.

Yours faithfully,

Faldan Ckard

President of the CLRAE Working Group Culture, Education and the Media

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