Stefano Monti Calls for an Italian Institute to Measure the Real Legacy of Major Events

In Artribune, Stefano Monti advocates for Italy to create a permanent public institute dedicated to evaluating the long-term effects of significant cultural and sporting events, drawing inspiration from a new funding approach in the UK. UK Research and Innovation, through the Arts and Humanities Research Council and the British DCMS, has initiated a £1.32 million research project focused on the economic and social legacies of events, which will commence before and extend for two years following the events. Notable occasions include the 2027 Tour de France and Tour de France Femmes. Monti points out the shortcomings in current evaluations and suggests that the Italian institute should offer research support and tools for event organizers, funded through public endowments and event revenues, ensuring scientific independence and transparency. A pilot program might encompass one major international event, one regional festival, and one local cultural gathering.