The goal of Zaragoza Observatory is to facilitate and guide the design of cultural policies as well as boost the cultural development of the city. The Observatory is a tool for the analysis of the cultural variables of Zaragoza, as starting point for decision-making by the administration. It is also a public service to make the work of the cultural stakeholders easier, given a better answer to the needs of the citizens. Within the framework of Zaragoza's bid to be European Capital of Culture 2016, this new body will provide local cultural policies with European dimension through the exchange of information among countries.
These are the goals of the Observatory:
Zaragoza Observatory is a public service which works for the Administration, professionals and citizens in general. Its goal is to facilitate decision-making in the Municipal Administration; help and guide the implementation of cultural works by professionals, and inform and contribute to the participation of the citizens.