Culture and development

theoretical perspectives for local actors

Abstract

The incorporation of culture into strategic planning is limited by the insufficient recognition of its contributions to development, despite the growing number of studies in this field. Local actors’ lack of preparation prevents a greater use of this potential. Therefore, it is necessary to better understand the link between both terms to provide them with broader theoretical frameworks for local action. In the current Cuban context, this is especially relevant due to the socioeconomic transformations that are taking place, therefore local actors are called upon to increase their actions in terms of territorial development. This article aims to examine the culture-development nexus from various theoretical standpoints that show these intersections, in order to contribute to their appropriation by the actors in their praxis. Historical-logical and analysis-synthesis methods were used for the treatment of normative documents and the bibliography surveyed.