A Handbook to Support Local Stakeholders for Better Relations Between Africa and EU/rope and beyond

Imagined and compiled by Sylvia Amann – inforelais with the support of a diversity of global crowds.

Why We Need This Handbook… and Your Engagement!

How can art, culture, and heritage create meaningful bridges across continents? This handbook is a practical guide to fostering intercontinental and international cooperation through arts, culture, creative industries and heritage. With a focus on local-to-local cooperation, the publication highlights the potential of art and culture to drive global cooperation while addressing the unique challenges and opportunities of working across borders.

Drawing on inspiring experiences from Africa and Europe, as well as insights into major cultural initiatives such as capitals of culture, the handbook offers strategies for overcoming obstacles such as bureaucratic hurdles, limited resources, and historical complexities. It highlights the importance of engaging at the local level to empower broader societal participation in tackling global challenges such as ecological and digital transformations.

For artists, cultural managers, policymakers, and stakeholders, this handbook serves as both a call to action and a toolkit for unlocking the benefits of international cooperation. From professional development to economic resilience, it outlines how cultural collaboration can lead to enriched practices, stronger networks, and a shared vision for a more connected and empathetic world.

We have identified five areas of main attention and of action which you can apply – even when the international frameworks and rules will not improve immediately. We can be all actors of positive change, each person in the cultural and local ecosystems can make cooperation better if engaged and working with empathy with those from abroad. We invite you to join this truly collective international culture trip!

 

Access the handbook HERE. 

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