Catalyzing Cultural Entrepreneurship in France: Insights from the Hearn Report

In a landmark report commissioned by the French Ministry of Culture, Steven Hearn outlines a transformative vision for cultural entrepreneurship in France. Drawing from extensive interviews and on-the-ground insights, the report highlights the structural, educational, and financial challenges facing cultural entrepreneurs—and offers eight bold recommendations to turn cultural passion into sustainable economic impact. For cultural professionals and policymakers alike, this is an essential roadmap for building a thriving ecosystem where creativity and commerce coexist.

Strengthening entrepreneurship through policies and strategies

Through the Diversity of Cultural Expressions Programmes of the UNESCO, I came across the Technical Assistance in Cultural Governance project that took place in 2012 in Barbados as one of the selected missions. Following three calls for applications by the Programme, Barbados, the City of Buenos Aires, Burkina Faso, Cambodia, the Democratic Republic of the … Continue reading Strengthening entrepreneurship through policies and strategies