Chisinau hosts EU4Culture closing conference highlighting four-year impact on non-capital cities in the EaP countries

On 28-29 November, the EU-funded EU4Culture project organised its Closing Conference in the Moldovan capital Chisinau, celebrating the culmination of four years of its work. The event highlighted EU4Culture’s contributions to the culture and creative sectors in the Eastern Partnership countries.

The EU4Culture Closing Conference brought together international experts, city leaders, and key stakeholders from Cultural and Creative Industries (CCI) to explore the sustainable role of culture in driving socio-economic development in non-capital cities in the Eastern Partnership (EaP) countries. 

Over two days, the conference highlighted the achievements of the EU4Culture project and discussed its long-term impact. International experts and project beneficiaries provided their presentations, with the active participation of mayors, city representatives and CCI stakeholders. The official programme also featured a multimedia exhibition showcasing the results of EU4Culture, highlighting success stories from the participating cities.

“The EU4Culture project has been instrumental in fostering cultural cooperation and unlocking the transformative potential of diverse cultures, driving socio-economic growth across the Eastern Partnership countries,” said Christophe Masson, Team Leader for Inclusive Societies at DG NEAR, European Commission. “By advancing the EU’s vision for cultural development, the project has significantly contributed to reshaping and revitalising the cultural landscape of non-capital cities in the region.” 

Over the past four years, with a budget of €7.85 million, the EU4Culture project has significantly strengthened cultural policy, cooperation among CCI stakeholders, and sector development in non-capital cities across the EaP countries. Fourteen cities in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, the Republic of Moldova, and Ukraine developed cultural strategies and implemented key actions, including post-war cultural initiatives in Ukraine. 

EU4Culture supported more than 400 artists and cultural professionals in improving their skills through mobility projects, while 87 stakeholders gained new skills in internationalisation. In addition, 32 public institutions and independent cultural organisations successfully implemented innovative cultural projects, further advancing the creative sectors in the EaP countries.

The EU-funded EU4Culture project was implemented by the Goethe-Institut (lead), Institut Francais de Géorgie, Danish Cultural Institute, and Czech Centres.

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