Publications

With a professional focus on cultural policy, cultural and creative industries, strategic management in the arts, and intercultural dialogue, my publishing record spans over two decades. It includes authored and edited books, peer-reviewed journal articles, policy papers, research reports, and book chapters in both English and Macedonian. This diverse body of writing reflects an ongoing commitment to bridging academic research with practical engagement across the Western Balkans, Nordic countries, and broader Europe.

Key research interests include cultural and creative industries, diversity, music business, arts leadership and strategic development, the societal value of the arts, and the role of AI and digital transformation within the cultural sector. Recent publications include the monograph Cultural and Creative Industries in the Western Balkans (Routledge, 2025); the edited volume Re-thinking Arts Management (Sibelius Academy, 2017); a co-edited study with Franco Bianchini on cultural policy and urban development; and contributions to policy platforms such as the Cultural Relations Platform. My conference papers and policy reports frequently examine the role of strategic management in navigating change and fostering innovation in public arts institutions.

Recent Publications

• Simjanovska, V. (2025). Cultural and Creative Industries in the Western Balkans(1st ed.). Routledge.

• Simjanovska, V., & Karjalainen, T.-M. (Eds.). (2022). The Art of Re-Thinking: New Era for Arts Management (Sibelius Academy Publications No. 23). University of the Arts Helsinki
  

• Simjanovska, V. (2022). Re-thinking of cultural policies on diversity and participation: A case study of public art organizations in the Helsinki central area. In V. Simjanovska & T.-M. Karjalainen (Eds.), The art of re-thinking: New era for Arts Management (pp. 118–135). Sibelius Academy, University of the Arts Helsinki.
• Simjanovska, V. (2022). Report on the Impact of COVID-19 on the Cultural and Creative Industries (CCIs) in North Macedonia. Brussels: Cultural Relations Platform.
  Full open-access technical report based on surveys, stakeholder interviews, and policy analysis focused on resilience and mitigation measures.
• Bianchini, F. & Simjanovska, V., (Eds.). (2021). Reflections on Aspects of the Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic on European Capitals of Culture  (Research Report No. 24). Sibelius Academy.
  
• Simjanovska, V. (2022). Report on the Impact of COVID-19 on the Cultural and Creative Industries (CCIs) in North Macedonia. Brussels: Cultural Relations Platform.
  Full open-access technical report based on surveys, stakeholder interviews, and policy analysis focused on resilience and mitigation measures
  
• Simjanovska, V. (2022). Re-thinking of cultural policies on diversity and participation: A case study of public art organizations in Helsinki central area. In The Art of Re-Thinking: New Era for Arts Management (pp. 118–135). Sibelius Academy.
  
• Simjanovska, V. (2021, June 7). Strategic management and jazz improvisation as an inspiration. Jazz Finland
• Simjanovska, V., Ateca-Amestoy, V., Äyväri, A., Eskelinen, A., Johansson, T., Jyrämä, A., Kanervo, R., Kein, A., Kiitsak-Prikk, K., Plaza, B., Pusa, T., Ranczakowska, A., Sarlio-Siintola, S., Sassi, M., & Tasser, C. (2019). Roadmap for societal engagement for higher education institutions. HEISE – Higher Education Institutions for Societal Engagement. Erasmus+ Strategic Partnership
• Simjanovska, V. (2019). When public bodies seek re-thinking of their cultural policies on diversity and participation: A case study of public art organizations in Helsinki. NCCPR Conference Proceedings, Iceland.
• Simjanovska, V. (2019). The influence of digitization on cultural policy discourse. Proceedings of the University of Arts, Belgrade.
• Simjanovska, V. (2017). Defending or re-defining arts and cultural values: Changing perspectives. In T. Johansson (Ed.), Making Sense of Arts Management (pp. 145–149). Sibelius Academy
• Simjanovska, V., & Johansson, T. (2018). Töölönlahti district as a cultural and leisure hub: An initiative to develop the area. Helsinki: City of Helsinki.
• Simjanovska, V. (Ed.). (2011). Re-thinking Local Cultural Policy: New Identity and New Paradigm. Skopje: PAC Multimedia.
  Edited volume on local cultural policy frameworks in the Western Balkans, featuring case studies—including Skopje cultural branding—and theoretical foundations.
• Simjanovska, V., & Mojancevska, K. (2009). Macedonia. In A. D. Jelincic (Ed.), Cultural tourism goes virtual (pp. 111–118). Zagreb: Institute for International Relations – IMO.
• Simjanovska, V. (2008). Macedonian cities. In J. P. Pascual & S. Dragojevic (Eds.), Guide to Citizen Participation in Local Policy Development for European Cities (pp.1-8). Skopje, PAC Multimedia.
• Kolar P. D., Simjanovska V. & Mojancevska K. (2006). City Regeneration Policies and Practices Case study: Skopje. In N. S. Djokic (Ed.), The Creative City: Crossing Visions and New Realities in the Region (pp.195-219). Zagreb: Culturalink.