Deadline for receiving applications:
1 June 2008
Background and content
In line with Global Training Strategy for World Cultural and Natural
Heritage (WHC-01/CONF. 208/14) and the UNESCO Periodic Report for
Asia and the Pacific, there is a need for training in developing
and implementing effective management plans for cultural heritage
sites. This management is important to ensure the protection of
Outstanding Universal Value and to ensure sustainable development.
The Asia –Pacific region, well known for its cultural diversity
and distinguished World Heritage sites, faces various challenges
for long-term management.
The course on Management Planning for Cultural Heritage will take
place in Shanghai, China with participants who have a wide range
of experience and expertise in conservation of cultural heritage
of the region. The course builds on the success of past ICCROM training
activities on management planning and will address the principles,
methodology, analysis and procedures for preparing an appropriate
management plans.
Objectives
The course aims to equip participants with practical knowledge
to initiate and develop management plans in their own countries.
It will also encourage participants from different countries in
Asia and Pacific to communicate and share ideas and experiences
in practices, in order to develop an understanding of management
planning in different contexts.
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