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Читалищата и устойчивото развитие на градовете
Cultural institution and sustainable urban development

Author(s): Silviya Dimitrova, Svetoslav Stoychev
Subject(s): Business Economy / Management, Socio-Economic Research
Published by: Икономически университет - Варна
Keywords: chitalishte (cultural institution); sustainable development; cultural activities; SDGs
Summary/Abstract: This paper considers the "Napredak 1901" Chitalishte - Razgrad, typical bulgarian cultural institution, and the contribution of its activity towards the Sustainable Development Goals' achievement. Generally, its contribution is about protecting the heritage (11.4, 11.7) and population's education (4.7). The most visible transformations are regarding cultural results (advancement of community wellbeing through citizens’ active participation in artistic and cultural consumption) and social (social inclusion, gender equality, between generations, etc.).