Expert Validation Questionnaire

Thank you for agreeing to participate in this expert validation study. Your professional expertise is invaluable to this research, which seeks to develop the Cultural Innovation Resilience Framework (CIRF) — the first integrated, scalable framework for positioning cultural innovation as a strategic driver of economic resilience. Cultural innovation — the strategic transformation of cultural heritage, traditions, and community knowledge into viable economic opportunities — is a growing global phenomenon. Yet it lacks formal definition, a unified framework, and standardised metrics. This study addresses these gaps. You have been selected as an expert based on your professional experience in cultural innovation, cultural entrepreneurship, creative economy policy, heritage management, or a related field. This questionnaire asks you to evaluate the proposed framework — its definition, pillars, indicators, and practical applicability. Your candid feedback will directly shape the final CIRF. Your participation is entirely voluntary. You may skip any question or withdraw at any time. All responses are anonymised; your name will not appear in the thesis unless you provide explicit written permission. Data is stored securely and used solely for this academic research.