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Methodology of the policy co-formulation labs

Policy Labs constitute a central mechanism for developing evidence-based and actionable policy recommendations within the Cultural and Creative Industries (CCIs). A Policy Lab is designed as a collaborative space where multidisciplinary teams come together to tackle complex policy challenges facing CCIs, particularly in relation to the green and digital transitions, economic volatility, and societal shifts.

Each Policy Lab is customised to address a given policy area, ensuring that the process is relevant and effective in fostering innovation within the CCIs. The approach begins with a thorough contextual analysis to understand the unique needs of CCI actors and other stakeholders in this policy area, followed by the engagement of a diverse range of stakeholders who contribute their expertise and insights throughout the co-creation process of policy recommendations.

Adaptive methodologies are employed to tailor the co-creation tools and techniques to the specific objectives of each lab, ensuring flexibility and responsiveness to emerging challenges. Furthermore, iterative feedback mechanisms are integrated into the process to refine the outcomes, leading to robust and well-rounded policy recommendations.

The goal of these labs is to produce policy recommendations that can directly inform strategic programming at the European Union (EU) level, particularly in relation to the green and digital transitions. The recommendations are intended to enhance the innovation capacity and global competitiveness of European CCIs, ensuring they are well-equipped to navigate the ongoing transitions and contribute to sustainable economic growth.

The labs are organised in three steps:

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