kulturkraft
Kulturkraft (literally “cultural power”) is a term used in German-speaking cultural policy and academic discourse to describe the capacity of culture to generate effects beyond the arts themselves. It denotes the potential of cultural actors, institutions, and expressions to influence economic development, social cohesion, education, innovation, and urban or regional identity.
The concept is not a standardized theory but a framing device that policymakers, researchers, and journalists
Contexts and indicators. Kulturkraft is invoked in regional development strategies, urban policy, tourism promotion, and discussions
Measurement and evidence. There is no universal metric for kulturkraft. Analysts rely on proxies such as the
Critique and limitations. Critics warn that the term can be vague or aspirational and may overlook issues
Relation to related concepts. Kulturkraft overlaps with Kulturpolitik (cultural policy) and Kreativwirtschaft (creative economy). It is