Kopernikanski obrt: definisanje kulture kao sredstva ekonomskog i društvenog razvoja Srbije
Copernican Revolution: Defining Culture as a means of economic and Social development of Serbia

Summary/Abstract: Amartya Sen, the Nobel prize-winning economist, believes that there can be no sustainable development without culture. This means that culture, through its relationship with lifestyle, sense of place, education and social cohesion, is an integral part of the conditions for economic success. The European Union recognizes that Europe’s cultural heritage is a precious asset in economic terms and supports a number of projects in this area. Because of their experience in the digital world, museums, libraries and archives, they are key players in the rapid progress towards a knowledge-based society driven by digital technologies, which is one of the goals of the European Union. The e-Europe 2005 Action Plan objective is that Europe should have modern online public services (e-Government, e-learning services, e-health services) and a dynamic e-business environment and, as an enabler of these, widespread availability of broadband access at competitive prices and a secure information infrastructure. The EU is addressing the need for policies to bridge digital boundaries. Museums, libraries and archives can provide direct online access via PCs; they offer possibilities for online learning; their staff can provide training and access to information to support the growth of e-business, which embraces both e-commerce (online trading) and the use of ICT to transform traditional business procedures. Museums, libraries and archives can help develop a strong local economy by supporting local business and industry in a number of ways. The bad economic situation in Serbia can only be changed through a completely deferent approach to citizen’s competences, which means that cultural development connected with education can be crucial.

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