Kulturinstituten
Kulturinstituten, or cultural institutes, are organizations dedicated to the promotion, preservation, and dissemination of culture, arts, languages, and heritage. They operate at national, regional, or international levels and often function as instruments of cultural diplomacy.
Most Kulturinstituten are publicly funded or quasi-public, though some operate as independent foundations or university-linked centers.
Geographic scope may be domestic or international, with a focus on presenting and interpreting one or more
Well-known examples include the Goethe-Institut (Germany), the British Council (United Kingdom), Institut Français (France), Instituto Cervantes
Impact and governance: Kulturinstituten contribute to national soft power and cultural policy by shaping cultural narratives,