In my advisory role with GCDN, I have been an active advocate on new models that emerged and continue to emerge from the Global South as new tools of agency and alternative learning. I believe it is imperative to include these new precincts as part of the global conversation, as it can only be global when all nations and models are met at an equal measure. – Vilma Jurkute, Director of Alserkal

In an interview with The Place Brand Observer, Director of Alserkal and Advisor of the Global Cultural Districts Network, Vilma Jurkute reflects on the role of culture and the arts in urban development, sustainability and city branding, and shares key insights she's gained through her work at Dubai's premier cultural institution. Read the full article here.