Mastering data synthesis for cultural policy makers, Tsveta Andreeva and Oana Nasui
This professional knowledge transfer cultural debate, part of the ”Beyond creation” project, produced by Formare Culturala platform, explores policy work and research methodologies for cultural advocacy.
Expert Tsveta Andreeva (Public Policy Manager, European Cultural Foundation) discusses the Cultural Deal for Europe initiative, research translation challenges, and innovative approaches to cultural economics with host Oana Nasui (cultural researcher).
The European Cultural Foundation has operated since 1954 with a consistent mission to position culture at the heart of the European Union agenda.
Tsveta Andreeva explains how the organization works to ensure the EU represents more than just economic interests—coal, steel, and single market policies—by fostering European sentiment and belonging through cultural connections among diverse populations. The foundation faces the recurring challenge of reiterating culture’s importance with each EU policy cycle, as culture remains primarily a member state competency rather than a common EU policy. This creates an ongoing advocacy need, particularly when new political leadership takes office every five to seven years.
Oana Nasui contextualizes this within the broader framework of cultural advocacy, noting how organizations must balance competing emergencies and priorities while maintaining long-term strategic focus.
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