Data and evidence development
There is a lack of robust evidence and data on CCIs within the GCC and MENA regions. In response to this, CEME carries out desk-based situation analysis in order to identify specific under-researched areas. We then undertake qualitative research as a means of filling knowledge gaps, thereby contributing to evidence and data on CCIs within the region. We specialise in qualitative research methodologies, in particular:
- Interviews with creative professionals and CCI stakeholders
- Organisation and completion of focus groups within MENA and GCC countries
- Planning and implementation of capacity-building events
- Research publication as a means of knowledge exchange and enhanced dialogue
Creative education and skills
With a background in university-level teaching at an international level, our team are well-positioned to help in developing creative education and skills in the MENA and GCC countries. Our aim is to address particular skills gaps in collaboration with educational institutions. As such, each creative skills project we undertake comprises a core CEME staff and collaborative partners from within the host country.
As well as enabling skills development, this method ensures a continuous, project-by-project widening of the CEME network, thereby increasing our capacity to deliver creative education and training within the CCIs.
Policy and partnerships
CEME is committed to developing partnerships between CCIs in the EU-MENA, as well as fostering knowledge-exchange between creative practitioners, academics, and multiple CCI stakeholders across the two regions. With a working knowledge of media policy and regulation, we are well-equipped to help in tailoring country-specific models that draw on a raft of cultural economy research.
Our work model is based on the continuous building of partnerships in the development of data and evidence, as well as creative education and skills. The qualitative research that we carry out is vitally important to the formation of CCI policy that addresses lived experience and real-world problems.
Cultural and creative infrastructure
CEME aims to be an integral part of CCI clusters and knowledge exchange networks through our participation and utilisation of cultural infrastructure, particularly in the planning and development of our capacity-building events. Our team have held a variety of events planning roles, including curation of artistic works, academic conferences and film festival organisation.
We understand that creative infrastructure is in many ways developed and supported through public engagement activities such as these and aim to make a significant contribution to the work of our colleagues, partners and affiliates wherever we can.
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