The Algarve 2030 Regional Programme aims to address post-pandemic challenges through selective prioritisation of areas and objectives. It focuses on sustainability, economic diversification, and resilience, aligning with EU cohesion policies and the UN’s Agenda 2030. The strategy emphasises innovation, climate adaptation, and social inclusion to enhance regional competitiveness and quality of life.
The programme emphasises the integral role of culture and heritage in regional development, recognizing them as vital assets for economic growth and social cohesion. It aims to promote and valorise regional cultural and natural heritage through targeted marketing and digitalization initiatives, enhancing the attractiveness of local destinations. The program seeks to address the fragmentation of cultural operators and the lack of integrated support strategies by fostering collaboration among stakeholders.
Additionally, it focuses on the artistic valorisation of intangible heritage, ensuring the incorporation of creation, production, and training within cultural institutions. By reinforcing the cultural sector, the program aspires to stimulate creativity, attract talent, and enhance the overall quality of life in the region.
Ultimately, the Algarve 2030 program positions culture and heritage as pillars of sustainable tourism and community engagement, contributing to a resilient and inclusive regional identity while addressing contemporary challenges.
This Programme is part of a broader constellation of policies developed for regions, part of the programme Portugal 2030. The plan has not been specifically designed with the aim to devolve policies for culture and give more responsibility to the regions, however, it makes relevant references and thus has been included in this library collection for reasons of completeness.
