Η πολιτιστική πολιτική της τοπικής αυτοδιοίκησης Θεωρητικές προσεγγίσεις, θεσμικό πλαίσιο και σύγχρονες προκλήσεις

Abstract

This paper aims to examine the relation between culture and local governance under the light of cultural democracy, cultural decentralization, and cultural development. It discusses the international, european and national institutional framework for cultural policy at the local level and attempts to evaluate its efficiency. The paper proposes a cultural management strategy based on the democratic culture and the strengthening of the economy of the region. The main purpose of this strategy is to improve the quality of life for citizens. Finally, are presented exemplary cultural policies that have been implemented at the local level in the field of culture in Thessaloniki