Keywords
collaborative governance
network management
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Accepted 2025-03-20
Published 2025-11-03
Abstract
Purpose: The paper aims to demonstrate the importance of multistakeholder systems in the management of "minor" cultural sites. Starting from an analysis of the literature on collaborative governance, it aims to understand the criteria for the applicability of different management models and the possible spin-offs in view of the peculiarities of each site and the relationship between external factors and the applicability of management practices.
Methodology: Multiple case study was used through the tool of semi-structured interview with cultural site managers.
Results: The correlation between stakeholder-related factors, including their role, motivation and purpose, and the choice of management model was demonstrated.
Research Limitations: This research does not contain guidance on measuring the performance of the case studies.
Originality: Building on studies conducted on large cultural attractors, directions are given for systematizing networks even in smaller sites, implementing good management systems and fostering participatory governance. Compared to what has been presented previously, 4 case studies are examined.
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