This study examines ecomuseums as tools for educating communities in democratic decision-making. Since their inception, ecomuseums have demonstrated flexibility, empowering local communities to shape their cultural heritage while managing relationships with political authorities. Operating within contested spaces, they address conflicts between diverse social interests, providing avenues for democratic conflict resolution and sustainable engagement. Following the Milan meeting in 2016, ecomuseum organizers recognized the need for a stable international network, exemplified by the DROPS initiative, to enhance collective impact and strengthen bargaining power with decision-makers regarding sustainable resource management. In Italy, the movement thrives on numerous bottom-up initiatives, though disparities in public recognition and funding exist due to regional legislative autonomy. This topic offers rich opportunities for future research into the influence of varying regional support on the sustainability and effectiveness of ecomuseums, contributing valuable insights for scholars and policymakers while enhancing public recognition of their role in cultural preservation and sustainable development.
Ecomuseums, Contested Spaces and Democracy
Cannizzaro S.
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2024-01-01
Abstract
This study examines ecomuseums as tools for educating communities in democratic decision-making. Since their inception, ecomuseums have demonstrated flexibility, empowering local communities to shape their cultural heritage while managing relationships with political authorities. Operating within contested spaces, they address conflicts between diverse social interests, providing avenues for democratic conflict resolution and sustainable engagement. Following the Milan meeting in 2016, ecomuseum organizers recognized the need for a stable international network, exemplified by the DROPS initiative, to enhance collective impact and strengthen bargaining power with decision-makers regarding sustainable resource management. In Italy, the movement thrives on numerous bottom-up initiatives, though disparities in public recognition and funding exist due to regional legislative autonomy. This topic offers rich opportunities for future research into the influence of varying regional support on the sustainability and effectiveness of ecomuseums, contributing valuable insights for scholars and policymakers while enhancing public recognition of their role in cultural preservation and sustainable development.File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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