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Project development checklist


If the preceding pages have encouraged you to think about proposing a culture-based project or if you are in a position yourself to encourage more projects of this kind in your region, there are a series of actions to take:

  • Access appropriate information sources within managing authorities or local development agencies

  • Define a clear set of objectives

  • Align the objectives of the proposed project with Structural Fund and Operational Programme objectives

  • Seek the advice of regional and programme management authorities and project participants who already have experience of culture-based development and establish regular contact with them

  • Involve other interested parties from the public and private sector

  • Develop effective communication between cultural organisations and development managers

  • Establish a timeline and a business plan

  • Arrange appropriate funding from public and private sources

  • Identify core staff and ensure that the right skills are in place

  • Build in good business support from SME support agencies

  • Assess performance regularly

  • Design appropriate evaluation and impact assessment methodologies

Last update: 26 January 2012

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