The ECO Cultural Institute (ECI) has published the latest issue of its specialized quarterly, ECO Heritage, under the title “Cultural Policies in ECO Member States.” This research-based special issue, presenting the first comparative study of cultural policy systems across the ten member states of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO), represents an important step toward expanding knowledge resources, strengthening cultural research, and enhancing regional cooperation in the field of culture.
The ECO Cultural Institute (ECI) has released Special Issue No. 40 of ECO Heritage (Volume 12, Issue 1) under the title “Cultural Policies in ECO Member States.” Prepared in 116 pages, this research publication is regarded as one of the Institute’s most significant scholarly and research outputs in recent years, aiming to provide a comprehensive overview of cultural policy systems across ECO member countries.
Based on a systematic review of official documents, laws, policies, and reliable national sources from ECO member states, the special issue offers an analytical framework for the comparative study of cultural policies. It examines various dimensions of cultural governance, cultural heritage protection, creative industries, digital transformation, cultural education, cultural diplomacy, and regional cooperation. In addition, it includes a structured analytical profile for each of the ten ECO member states, enabling comparison of cultural systems and identification of shared capacities and challenges.
Beyond assessing the current situation, this issue presents a range of thematic studies, successful examples, challenges, opportunities, and strategic recommendations for advancing cultural cooperation in the ECO region. It seeks to create a foundation for scholarly dialogue, exchange of experiences, and the development of evidence-based cultural policies among member states.
In a message published at the beginning of the special issue, Dr. Mohammad Hassan, President of the ECO Cultural Institute, described culture as one of the most important factors in strengthening dialogue, convergence, and sustainable development in the region. He also characterized the publication of this work as an effective step toward enhancing the region’s knowledge base, advancing comparative research, and supporting knowledge-based cultural policymaking.
The publication of this special issue marks another step in the ECO Cultural Institute’s mission to strengthen cultural cooperation, develop specialized knowledge, and promote the shared heritage of ECO member states. It can serve as a valuable resource for policymakers, researchers, academics, and cultural practitioners across the region.
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