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......." at present [2004] there is no strategic overview of the evidence base that indicates that sport, culture and the arts do indeed bring real economic and/or social benefits to society.
This Review draws together recent research evidence that provides firm, robust evidence on the links between participation in culture and sport and the social and economic impact on communities and individuals. This is particularly important in light of further investment to be made in these areas, ensuring that good value for money is obtained in supporting the government's key objectives.
The Review is a first step in developing a longer term research framework to inform policy development, implementation and evaluation in the areas of culture and sport. By providing a coherent social research evidence base, it will highlight gaps in research and will underpin future collaborative efforts between the various cultural and sport agencies to provide robust evidence on which to base cultural and sport policy ."
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