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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
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
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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
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