We are clearly running out of concrete and heeded arguments for the value of culture. We spoke to Professor Justin O’Connor’ whose book offered a powerful statement proposing a radically different narrative around culture.

Cultural data, often overlooked or misunderstood, holds transformative potential for governments and organisations - if approached correctly. Unlocking its true potential demands a mindset shift, strategic insights, and dodging pitfalls like imposed metrics, poor contextualisation, and lack of actionable links.

We invite you to our room for debate, analysis, and new visions. But first, read about why the Culture Policy Room was created.