TRAVEL AND LEARN IN THE CAUCASUS…

Recently, the European Cultural Foundation (ECF), with the Open Society Institute and the Istanbul Bilgi University, organised the Black Sea Academy 2010 in Istanbul, in the framework of the STEP beyond Travel grant scheme, which aims at mobilising cultural operators to learn, network and experience from travelling abroad in a cultural context. The week-long capacity building programme was aimed at developing skills in European cultural project management, strategic planning, and fundraising for young cultural entrepreneurs and managers. This action focused on Turkey and South Caucasus countries, to support more active international cultural cooperation and pro-active participation in European programs and networks.