The evaluation of the Arts and Culture Program is finished. During the project, we had the chance to meet and interview fascinating people, who are working in arts and cultural projects aimed at fostering societal development – is it in Central Asia, Hungary, or Slovakia. The project left a lasting impression – not only in terms of professional development.
Abstract
Ever since the fall of the Berlin wall, the Open Society Foundations (OSF) have been acting as a dedicated supporter of the development of civil society in formerly communist countries. Today their scope goes far beyond that region, as societal changes in all parts of the world suggest a need for engagement. The Arts and Culture Program (ACP) of OSF traditionally utilises the intrinsic potential of the arts to oppose non-democratic trends and to help develop vibrant and tolerant democracies.
The two main purposes of the evaluation carried out by EDUCULT are to:
Approach
A mix of methods is applied, including document analysis and interviews with sub-board members, grantees, stakeholders and civil society representatives in selected countries covered by ACP. Travel to at least two focus areas will allow personal encounters and on-site observations. For a more rigorous and comprehensive analysis, we will additionally carry out a questionnaire-based survey among the mentioned target groups (exc. board) in 5 countries. The results will be discussed with the client and presented in a report.
Duration: May to August 2012
Client: Open Society Foundations
Contact: michael.wimmer(at)educult.at
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