2023 CPI Achievement
The Cultural Partnership Initiative (CPI) stands as South Korea's foremost cultural training program, having provided support to approximately 1,400 cultural experts worldwide over the past 18 years. This CPI program aims to bolster the competencies of cultural experts in various fields and facilitate the establishment of global networks.
In terms of the sought-after qualities in cultural experts and administrators, the program is looking for individuals capable of recognizing the inherent value of their own cultural resources. The ideal candidate is one who can propose innovative cultural projects with global competence. The program envisions participants who, through online and invitational training courses in Korea, will have a valuable opportunity in 2023 to enhance their competency as cultural experts and administrators. The goal is for them to forge a global network by connecting with colleagues from across the globe.
In 2023, the Cultural Experts Training Program achieved successful implementation across all training programs. The Cultural Experts Training Program concluded its curriculum, organized into four sections (performing arts 2, publication 1, and cultural products 1).
The primary objective of the training course was to enhance participants' project planning skills. In total, 48 experts representing 23 different countries participated in the online class, spanning a two-week period in July. Additionally, they undertook in-person training in Korea, with an intensive course lasting four weeks from August 28 to September 22, and a general course spanning three weeks from August 28 to September 15.
| Session | Fields | Title | Korean Partner Organization |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intensive | Performing Arts 1 | A Unified World through Magic | BIMF |
| Performing Arts 2 | Capacity Building Project for Performing Arts Festival Producers | CID-UNESCO | |
| General | Publication | Capacity Building on Planning and Creating Book Contents for Children’s Education |
EDCN Plan Education |
| Cultural Products | Capacity Building on Developing and Marketing Cultural Products based on Design Thinking | Design Council Busan |
At the same time, the Cultural Administrators Training Program focused on the theme of "Establishment and Utilization of Cultural Infrastructure," aiming to impart comprehensive insights and expertise.
Twenty administrators from a diverse range of ten countries engaged in the training programs, commencing with online training from August 28 to September 1, spanning one week. The online training was delivered through e-learning and real-time seminars, covering subjects such as cultural infrastructure, project proposal preparation, and specialized courses tailored to theory and case studies in each class. This preparation preceded their in-person sessions in Korea.
The Cultural Administrators were invited to Korea for a week-long visit from September 11 to 15. During this period, they participated in workshop programs, which was categorized into senior-level and working-level sessions. In addition to the workshops, cultural policy forums and opportunities for cultural exploration were also made available to enhance their overall learning experience.
This year, a significant event known as CPI Day took place on September 14, bringing together cultural experts and administrators to exchange insights into their respective fields and share accomplishments from their training experiences.
CPI Day was introduced in 2022 to foster greater interaction among participants for that particular year. The event is structured into two segments: the 'Cultural Policy Forum' and 'CPI Night.'
The Cultural Policy Forum for this year commenced with a keynote speech on 'Art and Creativity in the Age of Artificial Intelligence' delivered by Professor Lee Jinjoon from KAIST. Subsequently, senior-level cultural administrators, led by Kim Taekyoon, Director of the Asia-Africa Center at Seoul National University, presented and discussed cultural infrastructure development policies and strategies. The session concluded with the presentation of outstanding project proposals identified through the CPI training program conducted this year.
Subsequent to the Cultural Policy Forum, the '2023 CPI Night,' designed as a networking event, showcased a graduation ceremony where participants had the opportunity to share and celebrate their training accomplishments. The event was not only a platform for acknowledging their achievements but also included a commemorative performance, dinner, and a farewell reception. These components were integrated to foster a lively atmosphere, encouraging increased interaction and networking among the participants.
This year's CPI program attracted participants from a diverse array of countries, spanning 25 nations. It provided an opportunity for trainees to share experiences and insights on their respective fields with colleagues from around the world, fostering collaboration. Those who participated in this training will continue to engage in ongoing exchanges through the CPI Online Platform, social networks, alumni associations, and more even after returning to their home countries, thereby remaining as 'CPI Alumni.‘
