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The report on how global cities tackle climate change with cultural policies and programmes. Insights from the World Cities Culture Forum's latest report.

World Cities Culture Forum (WCCF)

The Green World Cities of Tomorrow: Culture and Sustainability – Special Report Prepared for WCCF Global Conversation

Nov 1, 2021

Unique case guide is co-produced with the participating cities of WCCF, highlighting city examples and a global cities approach to evidenced-based policymaking.

World Cities Culture Forum (WCCF)

Culture Counts: New Approaches to Evidence Based Cultural Policymaking in World Cities

Dec 1, 2021

The World Cities Culture Report (WCCR) 2022 builds on the ground-breaking 2018 and 2015 Reports. It gives insights on the major challenges world cities facing.

World Cities Culture Forum (WCCF)

World Cities Culture Report 2022

Oct 5, 2022

Our strategy will guide the creation of a new digital service aiming at supporting and developing the creative scene in Downtown Kingston.

Inter-American Development Bank - IDB

Leveraging the creative potential of Downtown Kingston through technology

Jul 30, 2021

BOP’s updated Handbook for the Inter-American Development Bank sets out strategies for sustainability and urban resilience

Inter-American Development Bank - IDB

Creative and Cultural Industries and Urban Revitalisation in the post-COVID era

Sep 9, 2020

Our Liverpool Music Strategy published for The City of Liverpool was awarded UNESCO World City of Music status in 2015.

Liverpool City Council

A City of Music

Mar 12, 2018

How U.K. Cities and Regions can nurture their Creative Industries. Creative Industries Toolkit by BOP, in collaboration with the Creative Industries Council.

Knowledge Transfer Network

A New Toolkit for Creative Cities Across the U.K.

Sep 8, 2017

Research in the Gulf Co-operation Council States in collaboration with British Council and BOP Consulting helps identify opportunities for festival development.

British Council

An evidence-base for the growing Gulf festivals sector

May 2, 2019

Our research into the museum workforce is launched, emphasizing the importance of conscientiousness and advocating for a diverse and well-supported sector.

Museums Galleries Scotland

Conscientiousness, optimism, and curiosity

Sep 28, 2016

How is China influencing the future of Cultural Tourism? China's cultural infrastructure projects are redefining the global tourism landscape.

Chengdu Media Group

Cultural Infrastructure for the 21st Century

Dec 12, 2019

BOP's Sabina Strachan on ‘Thundering Hooves 2.0’, the BOP-FEI strategy for Edinburgh’s Festivals Forum.

Festivals Edinburgh

Edinburgh’s 10-year strategy to sustain and strengthen its world leading festival city status

May 21, 2015

New handbook 'Making Space for Culture' explores how world cities address the challenge of preserving cultural infrastructure while promoting growth.

World Cities Culture Forum (WCCF)

How can cities make space for culture?

Aug 10, 2017

Explore recommendations for UK-China equity crowdfunding collaboration in our report published with Nesta. Download the briefing note and market study.

Nesta

Opportunities for China-UK Cooperation through Equity Crowdfunding

Aug 10, 2017

UK-wide study of visitor experience practice provides new benchmarks for cultural and visitor attractions

VE:Forum

Sharing Operations and Visitor Experience insight

Aug 7, 2019

In 2015, BOP was tasked by BBC Wales with forecasting the economic impact of the relocation of their broadcasting centre to Central Square, Cardiff. As BBC Wales have now taken the keys to this new building, designed by Foster + Partners, they asked us to update our analysis.

BBC

The relocation of BBC Wales and its economic impact

Apr 23, 2018

Discover Limerick's journey towards European Capital of Culture status in 2020, exploring culture's transformative role and its impact on the city's future.

Limerick Arts Office

What makes a European Capital of Culture?

Jul 13, 2016

Our ‘blueprint for growth’ strategy has just been published for the video games sector in the West Midlands.

ukie

What's next for a video games cluster?

Mar 30, 2017

Gain insights from the groundbreaking World Cities Culture Finance Report, the first global study on cultural financing in world cities.

World Cities Culture Forum (WCCF)

World Cities Culture Finance Report

May 15, 2017

The World Cities Culture Report 2018 explores the evolving role of culture in global cities. The report provides a view of the state of culture in our cities.

World Cities Culture Forum (WCCF)

World Cities Culture Report 2018

Nov 20, 2018

Chengdu's vision to be a global cultural city through the Belt and Road Initiative. Explore our report on its international cultural position and opportunities.

Chengdu Media Group

Building a global cultural city

Sep 6, 2018

Our detailed options appraisal analysis is being used to lever additional capital funding for a renowned The Albany arts centre in Deptford.

The Albany

Upgrading The Albany art centre into a mixed used development

Aug 13, 2018

BOP Consulting helped secure €80 million in government funding for The Abbey Theatre's redevelopment, enhancing its role as the National Theatre of Ireland.

Abbey Theatre

Unlocking public funds and support

Aug 13, 2018

Organisational strategy and development support for major new cultural foundation in the Gulf Region

Strategy & concept development for major new art foundation

Jul 13, 2018

We were commissioned by Asia Europe Foundation (ASEF) to conduct independent evaluation of it's arts and culture portal's impact and guiding future development.

Asia Europe Foundation (ASEF)

Asia Europe Foundation (ASEF)

May 3, 2017

Developing a ‘blueprint for growth’ for the sector. Research into the West Midlands video gaming sector reveals growth potential.

ukie

Review of the Video Games sector in the West Midlands

Mar 30, 2017

Exploring how creativity and culture contribute to sustainable global development for the British Council's 'Golden Thread' Cultural and Development projects.

British Council

British Council ‘Golden Thread’ Evaluation

Mar 15, 2017

Simplifying and automating how China licenses copyright material. China Digital Copyright Exchange project.│​中国版权授权许可的简化和自动化

Arts and Humanities Research Council

China Digital Copyright Exchange│中国数字版权交易

Jan 19, 2016

Sustainable approach to China’s museum and performing arts boosting international competitiveness through infrastructure development in China’s cultural sector.

UK Trade & Investment (UKTI)

Sustainable cultural infrastructure development in China

Oct 28, 2015

Our work unlocked £1 million in government funding, aiding the London Symphony Orchestra in planning a new concert hall by forecasting economic impact.

The City of London

Planning for a New Concert Hall

Jun 26, 2015

Our work helped pave the way for an application to Arts Council England for funding. Kettle's Yard secured £3.65 million in funding for gallery redevelopment.

Kettle’s Yard, Cambridge

Options appraisal and business plan for Kettle's Yard

May 17, 2015

We analysed data and consulted with the sector to establish the context for Scottish film, and helped Creative Scotland shape their strategy for film.

Creative Scotland

The Scottish Film Review

May 17, 2015

Ensuring the online archives are open and accessible. Founded in 2000, Asia Art Archive manages and preserves a valuable collection of contemporary Asian art.

Asia Art Archive (AAA)

A digital strategy for Asia Art Archive

May 17, 2015

We built a strategy around seven key ideas to double the value of UK creative exports from £15bn to £30 bn

UK Trade & Investment (UKTI)

International strategy for the UK's creative industries

May 17, 2015

BOP assessed the viability of a new Smithsonian museum in London and defined its market positioning for cultural success.

Smithsonian Institution

The business case for a Smithsonian in London

May 17, 2015

We assessed the economic and social impact of the City of London Arts and Culture Cluster as featured in the Evening Standard, Arts Professional, and The Stage.

The City of London

Impact of the City of London’s Arts and Culture Cluster

May 17, 2015

Our work with Oman's Royal Court Affairs is shaping a world-class 30-hectare Oman Renaissance Museum near Muscat to tell the story of Oman and its peoples.

The Royal Court of Oman

Planning for the Oman Renaissance Museum

May 17, 2015

Ensuring that the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation activities are aligned with impactful evaluation metrics, ensuring a purpose-driven cultural foundation.

Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation

Strategy development for a world-famous cultural foundation

May 17, 2015

Understanding the implications for its buildings and facilities. BOP Consulting helped The Traverse Theatre in planning its business for the next five years.

The Traverse

Business plan for the redevelopment of The Traverse

Jun 26, 2014

Explore the Cultural Cities Enquiry report and discover the transformative potential of cultural investment in UK cities.

Arts Council England

Cultural investment key to the future of our cities

Feb 5, 2019

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The report on how global cities tackle climate change with cultural policies and programmes. Insights from the World Cities Culture Forum's latest report.

The Green World Cities of Tomorrow: Culture and Sustainability – Special Report Prepared for WCCF Global Conversation

World Cities Culture Forum (WCCF)

Unique case guide is co-produced with the participating cities of WCCF, highlighting city examples and a global cities approach to evidenced-based policymaking.

Culture Counts: New Approaches to Evidence Based Cultural Policymaking in World Cities

World Cities Culture Forum (WCCF)

The World Cities Culture Report (WCCR) 2022 builds on the ground-breaking 2018 and 2015 Reports. It gives insights on the major challenges world cities facing.

World Cities Culture Report 2022

World Cities Culture Forum (WCCF)

Our strategy will guide the creation of a new digital service aiming at supporting and developing the creative scene in Downtown Kingston.

Leveraging the creative potential of Downtown Kingston through technology

Inter-American Development Bank - IDB

BOP’s updated Handbook for the Inter-American Development Bank sets out strategies for sustainability and urban resilience

Creative and Cultural Industries and Urban Revitalisation in the post-COVID era

Inter-American Development Bank - IDB

Our Liverpool Music Strategy published for The City of Liverpool was awarded UNESCO World City of Music status in 2015.

A City of Music

Liverpool City Council

How U.K. Cities and Regions can nurture their Creative Industries. Creative Industries Toolkit by BOP, in collaboration with the Creative Industries Council.

A New Toolkit for Creative Cities Across the U.K.

Knowledge Transfer Network

Research in the Gulf Co-operation Council States in collaboration with British Council and BOP Consulting helps identify opportunities for festival development.

An evidence-base for the growing Gulf festivals sector

British Council

Our research into the museum workforce is launched, emphasizing the importance of conscientiousness and advocating for a diverse and well-supported sector.

Conscientiousness, optimism, and curiosity

Museums Galleries Scotland

How is China influencing the future of Cultural Tourism? China's cultural infrastructure projects are redefining the global tourism landscape.

Cultural Infrastructure for the 21st Century

Chengdu Media Group

BOP's Sabina Strachan on ‘Thundering Hooves 2.0’, the BOP-FEI strategy for Edinburgh’s Festivals Forum.

Edinburgh’s 10-year strategy to sustain and strengthen its world leading festival city status

Festivals Edinburgh

New handbook 'Making Space for Culture' explores how world cities address the challenge of preserving cultural infrastructure while promoting growth.

How can cities make space for culture?

World Cities Culture Forum (WCCF)

Explore recommendations for UK-China equity crowdfunding collaboration in our report published with Nesta. Download the briefing note and market study.

Opportunities for China-UK Cooperation through Equity Crowdfunding

Nesta

UK-wide study of visitor experience practice provides new benchmarks for cultural and visitor attractions

Sharing Operations and Visitor Experience insight

VE:Forum

In 2015, BOP was tasked by BBC Wales with forecasting the economic impact of the relocation of their broadcasting centre to Central Square, Cardiff. As BBC Wales have now taken the keys to this new building, designed by Foster + Partners, they asked us to update our analysis.

The relocation of BBC Wales and its economic impact

BBC

Discover Limerick's journey towards European Capital of Culture status in 2020, exploring culture's transformative role and its impact on the city's future.

What makes a European Capital of Culture?

Limerick Arts Office

Our ‘blueprint for growth’ strategy has just been published for the video games sector in the West Midlands.

What's next for a video games cluster?

ukie

Gain insights from the groundbreaking World Cities Culture Finance Report, the first global study on cultural financing in world cities.

World Cities Culture Finance Report

World Cities Culture Forum (WCCF)

The World Cities Culture Report 2018 explores the evolving role of culture in global cities. The report provides a view of the state of culture in our cities.

World Cities Culture Report 2018

World Cities Culture Forum (WCCF)

Chengdu's vision to be a global cultural city through the Belt and Road Initiative. Explore our report on its international cultural position and opportunities.

Building a global cultural city

Chengdu Media Group

Our detailed options appraisal analysis is being used to lever additional capital funding for a renowned The Albany arts centre in Deptford.

Upgrading The Albany art centre into a mixed used development

The Albany

BOP Consulting helped secure €80 million in government funding for The Abbey Theatre's redevelopment, enhancing its role as the National Theatre of Ireland.

Unlocking public funds and support

Abbey Theatre

Organisational strategy and development support for major new cultural foundation in the Gulf Region

Strategy & concept development for major new art foundation

We were commissioned by Asia Europe Foundation (ASEF) to conduct independent evaluation of it's arts and culture portal's impact and guiding future development.

Asia Europe Foundation (ASEF)

Asia Europe Foundation (ASEF)

Developing a ‘blueprint for growth’ for the sector. Research into the West Midlands video gaming sector reveals growth potential.

Review of the Video Games sector in the West Midlands

ukie

Exploring how creativity and culture contribute to sustainable global development for the British Council's 'Golden Thread' Cultural and Development projects.

British Council ‘Golden Thread’ Evaluation

British Council

Simplifying and automating how China licenses copyright material. China Digital Copyright Exchange project.│​中国版权授权许可的简化和自动化

China Digital Copyright Exchange│中国数字版权交易

Arts and Humanities Research Council

Sustainable approach to China’s museum and performing arts boosting international competitiveness through infrastructure development in China’s cultural sector.

Sustainable cultural infrastructure development in China

UK Trade & Investment (UKTI)

Our work unlocked £1 million in government funding, aiding the London Symphony Orchestra in planning a new concert hall by forecasting economic impact.

Planning for a New Concert Hall

The City of London

Our work helped pave the way for an application to Arts Council England for funding. Kettle's Yard secured £3.65 million in funding for gallery redevelopment.

Options appraisal and business plan for Kettle's Yard

Kettle’s Yard, Cambridge

We analysed data and consulted with the sector to establish the context for Scottish film, and helped Creative Scotland shape their strategy for film.

The Scottish Film Review

Creative Scotland

Ensuring the online archives are open and accessible. Founded in 2000, Asia Art Archive manages and preserves a valuable collection of contemporary Asian art.

A digital strategy for Asia Art Archive

Asia Art Archive (AAA)

We built a strategy around seven key ideas to double the value of UK creative exports from £15bn to £30 bn

International strategy for the UK's creative industries

UK Trade & Investment (UKTI)

BOP assessed the viability of a new Smithsonian museum in London and defined its market positioning for cultural success.

The business case for a Smithsonian in London

Smithsonian Institution

We assessed the economic and social impact of the City of London Arts and Culture Cluster as featured in the Evening Standard, Arts Professional, and The Stage.

Impact of the City of London’s Arts and Culture Cluster

The City of London

Our work with Oman's Royal Court Affairs is shaping a world-class 30-hectare Oman Renaissance Museum near Muscat to tell the story of Oman and its peoples.

Planning for the Oman Renaissance Museum

The Royal Court of Oman

Ensuring that the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation activities are aligned with impactful evaluation metrics, ensuring a purpose-driven cultural foundation.

Strategy development for a world-famous cultural foundation

Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation

Understanding the implications for its buildings and facilities. BOP Consulting helped The Traverse Theatre in planning its business for the next five years.

Business plan for the redevelopment of The Traverse

The Traverse

Explore the Cultural Cities Enquiry report and discover the transformative potential of cultural investment in UK cities.

Cultural investment key to the future of our cities

Arts Council England

Strategy and Policy Design

Helping you to achieve your cultural and creative potential through shared visions, strategic plans and new policies

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