Studies and research
ECCOM focuses its study and research activity on the cultural and social sectors, often in collaboration with universities and other institutions. This expertise responds to the needs of public and private actors who want to deepen or update the state of the territorial realities in which they operate and implement the most appropriate management methods. Given that research and analysis are fundamental tools for any strategy or policy in the cultural field, ECCOM offers extensive experience and expertise of multidisciplinary research methods and a highly-skilled team of scholars and professionals.
Studies and research
ECCOM focuses its study and research activity on the cultural and social sectors, often in collaboration with universities and other institutions. This expertise responds to the needs of public and private actors who want to deepen or update the state of the territorial realities in which they operate and implement the most appropriate management methods. Given that research and analysis are fundamental tools for any strategy or policy in the cultural field, ECCOM offers extensive experience and expertise of multidisciplinary research methods and a highly-skilled team of scholars and professionals.
Consultancy and
technical assistance
ECCOM focuses its study and research activity on the cultural and social sectors, often in collaboration with universities and other institutions. This expertise responds to the needs of public and private actors who want to deepen or update the state of the territorial realities in which they operate and implement the most appropriate management methods. Given that research and analysis are fundamental tools for any strategy or policy in the cultural field, ECCOM offers extensive experience and expertise of multidisciplinary research methods and a highly-skilled team of scholars and professionals.
Consultancy and
technical assistance
ECCOM focuses its study and research activity on the cultural and social sectors, often in collaboration with universities and other institutions. This expertise responds to the needs of public and private actors who want to deepen or update the state of the territorial realities in which they operate and implement the most appropriate management methods. Given that research and analysis are fundamental tools for any strategy or policy in the cultural field, ECCOM offers extensive experience and expertise of multidisciplinary research methods and a highly-skilled team of scholars and professionals.
Training
ECCOM is engaged in training and professional development projects in the cultural sector, focusing on professional changes and good practices in the cultural arena. ECCOM’s works towards building a strong network of active professionals in the cultural field by establishing in-depth dialogues which are nurtured over time. The organization provides the expertise of international specialists and scholars, many of which have taught at multidisciplinary postgraduate programs in related topics. ECCOM is an interlocutor for the design and implementation of workshops, seminars, conferences and experimental trainings. These activities can strengthen knowledge and management of socio-cultural dynamics, and open the space for reflection and dialogue in the various areas of culture, the development of cultural skills, and personal and community empowerment.
Training
ECCOM is engaged in training and professional development projects in the cultural sector, focusing on professional changes and good practices in the cultural arena. ECCOM’s works towards building a strong network of active professionals in the cultural field by establishing in-depth dialogues which are nurtured over time. The organization provides the expertise of international specialists and scholars, many of which have taught at multidisciplinary postgraduate programs in related topics. ECCOM is an interlocutor for the design and implementation of workshops, seminars, conferences and experimental trainings. These activities can strengthen knowledge and management of socio-cultural dynamics, and open the space for reflection and dialogue in the various areas of culture, the development of cultural skills, and personal and community empowerment.
Project design
Project design has always been one of ECCOM’s main strengths: since its foundation, it has developed European projects, created national and international partnerships in the cultural sector and provided design assistance to third parties. ECCOM is constantly employing a sustainability angle to the actions implemented. For ECCOM, design plays a key part in identifying financial resources for culture and education from a wide range of entities -including the European Union and other public and private institutions- and in ensuring that projects have a lasting impact over time. In this way, ECCOM considers the strategic priorities and elements capable of maximizing the socio-cultural value of a project; identifies an idea’s opportunities for growth and it is concerned with identifying the development potential of heritages, territories and communities.
Project design
Project design has always been one of ECCOM’s main strengths: since its foundation, it has developed European projects, created national and international partnerships in the cultural sector and provided design assistance to third parties. ECCOM is constantly employing a sustainability angle to the actions implemented. For ECCOM, design plays a key part in identifying financial resources for culture and education from a wide range of entities -including the European Union and other public and private institutions- and in ensuring that projects have a lasting impact over time. In this way, ECCOM considers the strategic priorities and elements capable of maximizing the socio-cultural value of a project; identifies an idea’s opportunities for growth and it is concerned with identifying the development potential of heritages, territories and communities.
Promotion of cultural heritage
ECCOM assists public and private entities in organizing resources, structures and skills for the enhancement of cultural heritage, from the design of individual initiatives to the conception of complex processes, capable of activating long-term socio-cultural development. ECCOM has well-founded skills and experience to identify the opportunities for support offered at a local and international level and to deliver within the complex national and community regulatory framework. ECCOM’s interventions aim to bring out the values and potential of different cultural heritages, to promote their knowledge and conservation and to improve their use, in a perspective of social, cultural, economic and environmental sustainability. To this end, ECCOM develops capacity-building actions that involve communities in an active and participatory role for the enhancement of the social capital deriving from cultural heritage.
Promotion of cultural heritage
ECCOM assists public and private entities in organizing resources, structures and skills for the enhancement of cultural heritage, from the design of individual initiatives to the conception of complex processes, capable of activating long-term socio-cultural development. ECCOM has well-founded skills and experience to identify the opportunities for support offered at a local and international level and to deliver within the complex national and community regulatory framework. ECCOM’s interventions aim to bring out the values and potential of different cultural heritages, to promote their knowledge and conservation and to improve their use, in a perspective of social, cultural, economic and environmental sustainability. To this end, ECCOM develops capacity-building actions that involve communities in an active and participatory role for the enhancement of the social capital deriving from cultural heritage.
Monitoring and
evaluation
ECCOM carries out monitoring activities of audiences and communities and assessment and reporting of the socio-economic impact of cultural actions and processes within and for the cultural system. ECCOM deems it essential to know the outcomes and repercussions that cultural processes and policies have on the cultural sector, on cultural heritages and on the communities and territories involved, in order to have tools and analyses that allow to direct political and social choices in an effective way. It also believes that sharing projects, policies and investments with the communities allows to strengthen dialogue and awareness within the territories and to recognize their value.
Monitoring and
evaluation
ECCOM carries out monitoring activities of audiences and communities and assessment and reporting of the socio-economic impact of cultural actions and processes within and for the cultural system. ECCOM deems it essential to know the outcomes and repercussions that cultural processes and policies have on the cultural sector, on cultural heritages and on the communities and territories involved, in order to have tools and analyses that allow to direct political and social choices in an effective way. It also believes that sharing projects, policies and investments with the communities allows to strengthen dialogue and awareness within the territories and to recognize their value.
