Examples of heritage-led diplomacy This a quick survey to collect case studies and examples of heritage-led diplomacy project and activities. Information you share will be used as part of the ILUCIDARE policy recommendations and might just show up as a case study in our handbooks! For more info, please check the ILUCIDARE website! Question Title * 1. Title or theme of the heritage-led diplomacy project or activity Question Title * 2. How does the project or activity address heritage-led diplomacy? (multiple answers possible) involves actors from at least two countries aims at improving relations between different countries aims at improving image of at least one country aims at raising interest in collaboration with the other country involved in the project aims at cultural dialogue and enhancing mutual understanding Please provide us with a short explanation - if possible (2000 characters max) Question Title * 3. Who initiated this heritage-led diplomacy project or activity? (multiple answers possible) Supranational or intergovernmental organisation (EU institutions) International organisation (UN, CoE) National government actors or central public administration Regional or local governments and public administration Public cultural or heritage institutions Private cultural or heritage institutions Business sector Civil society or NGOs Research or education sector Bilateral or multilateral collaboration Specify if possible (max 500 characters) Question Title * 4. Where was the heritage-led diplomacy project or activity implemented? (Regions based on the European External Action Service (EEAS) - multiple answers possible) Middle East & North Africa (MENA) Sub-Saharan Africa Europe - Western Europe Europe - Eastern Europe Europe - Overseas Countries and Territories (OCTs) Europe - Western Balkans Asia – Central Asia Asia – West Asia Asia – South Asia Pacific North America Latin America & the Caribbean Country (bilateral, multilateral): name(s) Question Title * 5. Who was the beneficiary of the heritage-led diplomacy project or activity? (multiple answers possible) Government/public administration Business sector Regional/ local communities Civil society/NGOs Research/Education General public Specify if possible (max 500 characters) Question Title * 6. Which of the following statements apply to the heritage-led project or activity? (multiple answers possible) state-led non-state-led top-down interaction model between countries: state actions directed at foreign public opinion (or the society/inhabitants of the foreign country) horizontal interaction model between countries: collaborations based on partnership, knowledge exchange, etc. focused on capacity building focused on professional support focused on research and science focused on generating change at policy level short-term impact (e.g. visibility, celebration of an anniversary) long-term impact and sustainable strategy (e.g. leading to new collaborations, new developments) targeted at general public targeted at a specific stakeholder group Question Title * 7. In what year was the heritage-led diplomacy project or activity implemented? Question Title * 8. Duration of heritage-led project or activity Less than 1 year 1 to 3 years 3 to 5 years 5 to 10 years More than 10 years Question Title * 9. What is the result of the heritage-led project or activity? (multiple answers possible) Improved relations between involved countries or other relevant stakeholders Better perception of the country/organisation initiating the project in the beneficiary locations (in media, by general public, etc.) New opportunities for intercultural dialogue and cultural exchange New appreciation of one’s own and/or shared heritage New or improved opportunities for economic relations between the involved countries/organisations New or improved opportunities for foreign exchange/mobility (programmes) for professionals, researchers, students New or more joint projects in the field of heritage (between the involved stakeholders) Others: Question Title * 10. What kind of media were interested in the project? How do you evaluate the extent of interest in the project? High Average Low traditional (TV, radio, press) traditional (TV, radio, press) High traditional (TV, radio, press) Average traditional (TV, radio, press) Low social (FB, Twitter itd.) social (FB, Twitter itd.) High social (FB, Twitter itd.) Average social (FB, Twitter itd.) Low local/regional local/regional High local/regional Average local/regional Low nationwide nationwide High nationwide Average nationwide Low international international High international Average international Low Question Title * 11. What were the main obstacles encountered to implement this example of heritage-led diplomacy? Select the obstacles which were met during this heritage-led diplomacy project from the six thematic drop-down menus. Economic factors Social context Political context Legal context Technological context Ecological context Select & scroll left: lack of financial resources barriers for free movement of people barriers for free movement of goods/services lack of necessary goods/services Select & scroll left: Economic factors menu differences in ethnicity differences in religion differences in culture unfavorable reputation of the donor to the beneficiary Select & scroll left: Social context menu lack of political or public acceptance of a measure used in the project restrictions imposed by pressure groups bad political climate or restrictions for cooperation with a country lack of necessary agreements to perform cooperation with a country Select & scroll left: Political context menu governance context lack of legal powers to implement a particular measure limited ability of local authorities Select & scroll left: Legal context menu insufficient knowledge insufficient local human resources insufficient local skills unavailability of adequate technology Select & scroll left: Technological context menu wrong climatic conditions lack of natural resources topographic constraints geographic constraints Select & scroll left: Ecological context menu Question Title * 12. What were the main obstacles encountered to sustain this example of heritage-led diplomacy? Select the obstacles which were met during this heritage-led diplomacy project from the six thematic drop-down menus. Economic factors Social context Political context Legal context Technological context Ecological context Select & scroll left: lack of financial resources barriers for free movement of people barriers for free movement of goods/services lack of necessary goods/services Select & scroll left: Economic factors menu differences in ethnicity differences in religion differences in culture unfavorable reputation of the donor to the beneficiary Select & scroll left: Social context menu lack of political or public acceptance of a measure used in the project restrictions imposed by pressure groups bad political climate or restrictions for cooperation with a country lack of necessary agreements to perform cooperation with a country Select & scroll left: Political context menu governance context lack of legal powers to implement a particular measure limited ability of local authorities Select & scroll left: Legal context menu insufficient knowledge insufficient local human resources insufficient local skills unavailability of adequate technology Select & scroll left: Technological context menu wrong climatic conditions lack of natural resources topographic constraints geographic constraints Select & scroll left: Ecological context menu Please elaborate or comment - if possible (max. 1000 characters) Question Title * 13. According to you, what type of information could enhance implementing similar heritage-led diplomacy projects? Please indicate your option for the following examples, with 1 being the least useful and 5 the most useful 1 2 3 4 5 Elaborate case-studies Elaborate case-studies 1 Elaborate case-studies 2 Elaborate case-studies 3 Elaborate case-studies 4 Elaborate case-studies 5 Tips and tricks based on good practices Tips and tricks based on good practices 1 Tips and tricks based on good practices 2 Tips and tricks based on good practices 3 Tips and tricks based on good practices 4 Tips and tricks based on good practices 5 Check-list for implementation Check-list for implementation 1 Check-list for implementation 2 Check-list for implementation 3 Check-list for implementation 4 Check-list for implementation 5 Inspirational success stories Inspirational success stories 1 Inspirational success stories 2 Inspirational success stories 3 Inspirational success stories 4 Inspirational success stories 5 Theoretical background information on diplomacy and heritage Theoretical background information on diplomacy and heritage 1 Theoretical background information on diplomacy and heritage 2 Theoretical background information on diplomacy and heritage 3 Theoretical background information on diplomacy and heritage 4 Theoretical background information on diplomacy and heritage 5 Visuals: infographics, icons, photos, diagrams Visuals: infographics, icons, photos, diagrams 1 Visuals: infographics, icons, photos, diagrams 2 Visuals: infographics, icons, photos, diagrams 3 Visuals: infographics, icons, photos, diagrams 4 Visuals: infographics, icons, photos, diagrams 5 Others, please specify: Question Title * 14. In your opinion, what is the most useful format to disseminate this information? Please indicate your opinion for the following examples, with 1 being the least useful and 5 the most useful 1 2 3 4 5 Printed copy Printed copy 1 Printed copy 2 Printed copy 3 Printed copy 4 Printed copy 5 PDF document PDF document 1 PDF document 2 PDF document 3 PDF document 4 PDF document 5 E-book in epub or mobi format E-book in epub or mobi format 1 E-book in epub or mobi format 2 E-book in epub or mobi format 3 E-book in epub or mobi format 4 E-book in epub or mobi format 5 Web-based text (HTML) Web-based text (HTML) 1 Web-based text (HTML) 2 Web-based text (HTML) 3 Web-based text (HTML) 4 Web-based text (HTML) 5 Web-based text with graphic and video content Web-based text with graphic and video content 1 Web-based text with graphic and video content 2 Web-based text with graphic and video content 3 Web-based text with graphic and video content 4 Web-based text with graphic and video content 5 Online graphic and video content Online graphic and video content 1 Online graphic and video content 2 Online graphic and video content 3 Online graphic and video content 4 Online graphic and video content 5 Question Title * 15. References: please provide a webpage link or reference to a publication (max 1000 characters) Question Title * 16. Optional Data on this heritage-led diplomacy project was provided by Name Organisation Contact Done