Working Group on Cultural Observatories and Measurement

Initially established in 2008, the working group is reactivated in 2025 with renewed ambition to shape the future of cultural data and policy. Its work centres on two strategic priorities: consolidating cultural observatories as essential infrastructures for knowledge and decision-making, and reimagining cultural measurement through innovative methods, frameworks, and indicators that capture culture’s evolving impact, value, and relevance. By revitalising the network of observatories first supported by ENCATC and linking them with new initiatives worldwide, the group positions itself at the heart of global debates on cultural measurement, digital transformation, and evidence-based policy. Its agenda includes mapping observatories across regions, promoting exchange of good practices, advancing the use of AI in cultural data systems, and developing forward-looking indicators that reflect the role of culture in sustainable and inclusive societies.

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• Presentation of the Working Group - 2025 ENCATC Congress

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