Ruth Jakobi

Ruth Jakobi
Ruth Jakobi
BiographyRuth Jakobi studied Music, French and Education in Hamburg, Germany and Lyon, France. Since September 2003, Ruth has been employed as Secretary General of the European Music Council (EMC), currying out this function today in dual leadership with Simone Dudt. The European Music Council, regional group for Europe of the International Music Council, is the umbrella organisation for musical life in Europe. It acknowledges the significant role that music and culture play in the political and societal development of a peaceful and integrative Europe. Simone and Ruth are responsible for EMC’s strategic development, for advocacy work in cultural policy, as well as for the planning and implementation of international cooperation projects.
One of the most relevant advocacy tools coordinated by the EMC in cooperation with a huge number of stakeholders across the European Music Sector is the European Agenda for Music.
The Erasmus+ funded project SHIFT (shift-culture.eu), focusing on 3 out of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals, is coordinated by the EMC and implemented in cooperation with 8 other cultural networks. The EMC is also active to help achieve a climate neutral world by mid-century.
Link
  1. Website SHIFT Europe
Photo Credit Eric Van Nieuwland
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