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To mark our anniversary we’ve taken the opportunity to look back on a quarter of a century of projects and to reflect on how policy towards the culture and the creative industries has grown and evolved. The result is a short history, complete with illustrated timeline, of how the sector has grown in size and prominence, and the role that BOP has played in shaping research, policy and investment.
From local authority plans and regeneration projects through to national strategies and trans-national forums, culture has become increasingly embedded in how nations and cities look to grow their economies and build flourishing societies. As we prepare to face the climate emergency and other great challenges of our age, the experience and insights from 25 years will be needed more than ever to demonstrate the importance of culture and connect it to broader agendas.
Read BOP at 25: the Next Chapter here. Over the course of the year we will continue to mark this important milestone with a series on meeting the challenges of the future.
BOP at 25: Meeting the Great Challenges of the Future
Celebrating 25 years, BOP reflects on its impact in shaping cultural policy and highlights the evolving role of culture in addressing contemporary challenges.
Jan 24, 2023
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Nov 14, 2023
BOP Consulting acted as the secretariat for the Creative Industries Council working group, offering pro-bono administration, communications and policy support.
Creative Industries Council Endorse Creative Climate Charter
Rebecca Davison-Mora
Oct 23, 2023
Co-founder Paul Owens and Consultant Genevieve Marciniak represented BOP Consulting at the World Conference on Cultural Cities in Chengdu, China.
World Conference on Cultural Cities, City Ideas
Genevieve Marciniak
Sep 12, 2023
Chief Economist, Jonathan Todd, travelled to V&A Dundee to present the findings of our five-year Impact Study with 'tialt' to museum staff and stakeholders.
V&A Dundee Impact Study Featured in the Scotsman, The Herald & Scottish Field
Jul 20, 2023
Co-Founder Paul and Senior Associate David travelled to Qingdao for Beijing design week 2023 and the city of Qingdao’s transforming cities through design.
Beijing Design Week and the city of Qingdao’s Urban Regeneration Global Trends Forum
Rebecca Davison-Mora
Jul 6, 2023
Our co-founder Paul Owens moderated a discussion with Aspen Institute UK and the EU Delegation to the UK on building economic resilience through culture and innovation.
Aspen Institute and EU Delegation to the UK, panel on the future of creative industries in the UK and Europe
Paul Owens
Jul 4, 2023
The world's largest museum prize, the Art Fund’s Museum of the Year Award plays a significant role within the museum sector.
Research for Art Fund's Museum of the Year featured in Museums Association Journal
Yasmeen Safaie
Jun 28, 2023
The publication of our Impact Assessment of Edinburgh Festivals marks one of the most significant cultural impact studies to date.
Edinburgh Festivals Evaluation Featured in BBC Scotland & The Scotsman
May 18, 2023
Associate Director, Rachel Kuhn addresses over 50 tourism attraction providers at the launch of Fáilte Ireland’s Smart Operations programme at Croke Park.
Strengthening the Tourism Industry's Resilience
Rachel Kuhn
May 17, 2023
Co-founder Josephine Burns discusses the birth of BOP, its foundational values and increased international reach.
BOP's Origins & Values: Interview with Jo Burns
Tom Campbell
Jan 24, 2023
Celebrating 25 years, BOP reflects on its impact in shaping cultural policy and highlights the evolving role of culture in addressing contemporary challenges.
BOP at 25: Meeting the Great Challenges of the Future
Paul Owens
Nov 4, 2021
How are major cities around the world responding to climate change through cultural policies and programmes?
The Green World Cities of Tomorrow: Culture and Sustainability
Paul Owens
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Paul Owens
Co-Founder and Director
Paul Owens is a leading international advisor and practitioner in cultural policy and creative economy. He is Co-Founder of BOP, and alongside his fellow directors he has pioneered now well-established methods to measure the impact of cultural policy.
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