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Partners’ cooperation begins to improve cultural and creative policies within the PROSPERO project
The project "Culture and Creativity driving prosperous development – PROSPERO" officially started with the first interregional meeting, held on 28 and 29 May 2025 in Mentana (Italy), hosted by the lead partner, the Mentana City Council.
The event marked the beginning of a four-year cooperation among nine partners from eight European countries, bringing together representatives from Italy, Romania, Hungary, Denmark, Finland, Ireland, Belgium and Bosnia and Herzegovina, represented in the project by the Sarajevo Economic Region Development Agency SERDA and the Ministry of Culture and Sports of Sarajevo Canton.
During the two-day program, partners had the opportunity to learn about key cultural, historical and social initiatives in Mentana. The field part included visits to the Archaeological Museum MUCAM, the MuGa Museum, the Battle of Mentana Memorial, the old town and the library, where examples of cultural heritage preservation and valorisation were presented in support of community development and the cultural and creative sector.
Photos of the regions: joint learning through examples of good practices
One of the key elements of the project is the "photo of the region", which provides a comprehensive insight of the current state, challenges and potential of cultural and creative industries in the partner countries. Based on these analyses, partners can share knowledge, exchange experiences and propose measures to improve existing policies. In the upcoming phases, each partner will present its region, enabling a clearer understanding of different approaches and solutions.
About the project
PROSPERO is implemented within the Interreg Europe 2021-2027 programme, with the aim of improving public policies that recognize cultural and creative industries as drivers of sustainable, smart and inclusive development. Through cooperation and the exchange of good practices, the project contributes to strengthening the capacities of public institutions and local communities, as well as to the development of more effective policies for the cultural and creative sector. The total value of the project amounts to 1.766.451,00 EUR and is financed by the European Union, with implementation lasting until 31.07.2029.
