Policy, Practice and Partnerships: Museums, Indigenous Communities and Evaluation
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Evaluation has a long history of practice in museums globally, evolving from practical, exhibition-specific studies to a strategic tool used in management planning, capital developments and accountability. Evaluation in museums also has to take account of increased use of new technologies, a broader interest in complex social issues such as sustainability, Indigenous rights and social justice, and collaboration with a range of partners.
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