Association Marcel Hicter, fondation pour la démocratie culturelle

The Association Hicter promotes cultural democracy and the development of citizens' skills in the Fédération Wallonie-Bruxelles and internationally through cultural cooperation projects and training courses in Belgium, Europe, Africa and the Middle East. Its goals are :
- the promotion and the public awareness of cultural democracy in Belgium, Europe and at the international level, by networking,

analysis spreading and innovative actions ;
- the empowerment of citizens thanks to an offer of cultural training programs and tools stressing interdiciplinary approach and co-operation. Training professionals to cultural management is, since the Fondation was established, one of its specialities. Its various training programs enable operators to build bridges between the evolution of cultural practices and new needs concerning working methods and skills to develop. The Association Hicter also promotes culture among decision-makers and fosters cultural co-operation enabling partners to undertake common projects taking into account all specificities. As a provider of life-long learning services, the Association Hicter plays the interface between field operators and cultural decision-makers. It informs and monitors cultural managers. The Association sometimes advises public cultural authorities. It plays a role in analysing actual and future policies and actions through action-research programs produced in partnership with international cultural organisations.