Culture as driver for development

‘Today we are able to witness some of the world’s major heritage sites and rich cultural legacies: remnants from diverse world civilizations; from Machu Picchu to the Ancient Pyramids, from the Colosseum to the Parthenon, Angkor Wat and the Taj Mahal. […] Culture and the arts play a vital role in generating intellectual inspiration, reinventing traditions and generating social cohesion. Arts and culture shape our future; but moreover it is also often a solution to social problems within communities throughout the world. […] Artists have been instrumental in redefining development...

Boris Dittrich

Mr Boris Dittrich is member of the board of the Prince Claus Fund. The Prince Claus Fund was established on September 6, 1996 on the 70th birthday of HRH Prince Claus of the Netherlands, as a tribute to Prince Claus’ dedication to culture and development. The Prince Claus Fund recognises that development is not only an economic process, but predominantly a cultural process, in which the human person plays a vital role. Therefore, the Fund is committed to demonstrating the importance of culture in development. Mr Boris Dittrich also works...