This network set up in 2019 brings together international and scholarly institutions on the initiative of ifa in close collaboration with the British Council. ICRRA sees itself as a bridge builder between practical cultural work, scholarly reflection, policy advice and the media. The goals of the network are the transfer of research-based knowledge in politics and society, and the promotion of international knowledge exchange and cooperation in cultural relations.
ICRRA seeks to connect institutions that are practically or theoretically concerned with issues of international cultural relations and thus promote international, evidence-based discourse on issues of international cultural relations and foreign cultural policy.
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In this way, ICRRA aims, on the one hand, to create a digital forum for international and publicly accessible discussion at a time when the concept of 'culture' is once again becoming the centre of increased political debate worldwide. On the other hand, ifa focuses on institutionalising and consolidating the theoretical discussion between actors in the field of international cultural relations.
ICRRA is a network to foster knowledge exchange and discussion around international cultural relations. View current membership and Statement of Intent.
ICRRA does not hold interests other than supporting research-based discussion and knowledge exchange. It is not a political association, policymaking or governmental body, and does not advocate for a particular political programme or direction. The network supports the sharing, dissemination and discussion of rigorous and ethical research and policy work that has been undertaken for the public good.
How should cultural relations researchers and practitioners respond to the Covid-19 pandemic? What can we learn from each other? And what are the emerging themes for future research? In October 2020 the ICRRA conference 'Cultural Relations and Crisis: Results, Impact, New Questions' examined the state, shape and role of international cultural relations at a time of global crisis.
Conference summary
by James Perkins
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