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Passion at Work. Sabina Magrini and the birth of Tourer.it

Introduction

Passion at work. Sabina magrini and the birth of tourer.it . Discover how Sabina Magrini, Director of Emilia-Romagna's Regional Secretariat, launched Tourer.it, innovating cultural data, digital accessibility, and territorial enhancement.

Abstract

In 2015 Sabina Magrini tok over as Director of the Regional Secretariat of Emilia-Romagna, driving a significant innovation in the use of cultural data and in the relationship between institutions and citizens. Starting with the georeferenced mapping of the protected architectural heritage affected by the 2012 earthquake, Magrini promoted its transformation from a technical tool into a driver of shared knowledge, digital accessibility, and territorial enhancement. Under her leadership, the Tourer.it portal was launched, integrating databases, hiking trails, cultural itineraries, photographs, and bibliographic resources, engaging citizens, associations, and institutions in a virtuous network.

Review

The paper, "Passion at Work. Sabina Magrini and the birth of Tourer.it," presents a compelling case study of innovative leadership in cultural heritage management. It focuses on Sabina Magrini's tenure as Director of the Regional Secretariat of Emilia-Romagna, specifically her initiative to revolutionize the use of cultural data and institutional-citizen relationships. The central contribution lies in transforming a technical, internal tool – the georeferenced mapping of earthquake-affected architectural heritage – into a dynamic platform for shared knowledge, digital accessibility, and territorial enhancement, culminating in the creation of the Tourer.it portal. The abstract effectively highlights the practical impact and collaborative spirit underpinning Tourer.it. Under Magrini's leadership, the portal successfully integrated diverse resources, including databases, hiking trails, cultural itineraries, photographs, and bibliographic materials. This initiative is particularly commendable for its multi-stakeholder engagement, fostering a "virtuous network" that includes citizens, associations, and institutions. This approach not only enhances access to cultural data but also promotes active participation and a deeper connection between communities and their heritage, demonstrating a powerful model for public sector innovation. While the abstract powerfully conveys the success and vision behind Tourer.it, a full paper would benefit from delving deeper into certain aspects. For instance, exploring the specific challenges encountered during this transformative process, the methodologies used to foster such broad stakeholder engagement, or the long-term impact on regional cultural tourism and civic participation would enrich the narrative. Nevertheless, this work offers an inspiring example of how dedicated leadership and strategic use of digital tools can revitalize cultural institutions and empower communities, making a significant contribution to discussions on heritage management, digital humanities, and public administration innovation.

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