Markéta Volná
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Markéta Volná production, project developer Brief introduction She studied at the University of Ostrava in the Department of Social Geography and Regional Development. She had study residencies in Finland and Sweden and an internship in Ireland. She worked on research projects at the Centre for Urban and Regional Management. She has experience with European grant proposals. She is interested in the problematics of the environment and involving the public in the planning and decision-making processes. She is a climate advocate for the year 2010 for the Challenge Europe project organized by the British Council. Why am I part of the Ostrava 2015 preparatory team? As soon as I learned in 2009 that Ostrava was competing for the title of European Capital of Culture 2015, I immediately knew that it was a huge opportunity for Ostrava and that I would help the project in whatever way I could –first as a volunteer, then as an external worker, and since February 2010 as part of the team. Working on this project is a singular opportunity for me to take part in a meaningful project that has the aim of influencing life in Ostrava for many years to come. Why should Ostrava earn the title of ECOC 2015? Ostrava is a unique, bizarre city. Ostrava is exceptional, irreplaceable. The title of European Capital of Culture 2015 should give Ostrava the chance to demonstrate and develop these attributes on a European scale. Let’s not prevent Ostrava from showing Europe its uniqueness. <<< back |
