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UNESCO- Scientific Symposium « Heritage, driver of development »

17th ICOMOS General Assembly and Scientific Symposium ‘Heritage, driver of development’

This most important triennial gathering of ICOMOS (International Council on Monuments and Sites) will be followed by a Scientific Symposium which will explore the theme under four sub-headings:

                                                 

– Regional development,
– Development and return to the art of building,
– Development as tourism,
– The economics of development.

Both events are open to ICOMOS members and non-members alike.

The General Assembly and Scientific Symposium is organised by ICOMOS France under the High Patronage of Mr Nicolas Sarkozy, President of the French Republic, and of Ms Irina Bokova, Director General of UNESCO. The event also benefits from the support of the Ministry of Culture and Communication, and the Ministry of Ecology, Sustainable Development, Transport and Housing of France.

The effects of globalisation, which are manifest in the growing trends towards standardisation and westernisation, bring various forms of instability to human societies on every continent. Until now, heritage has been confined to the role of passive conservation of the past, and often been seen as a hindrance to development. In future, heritage should be called upon to reinforce the vital role of endangered cultural identity and diversity as keys to development.

Selected among 470 abstracts received, 60 papers will be presented at the Symposium in addition to some 100 other presentations which have been retained for short presentations so as to ensure a maximum participation of ICOMOS members at the Scientific Symposium.

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Type of Event Special Event
Start 27.11.2011 08:00 local time
End 02.12.2011 17:00 local time
Date to be fixed
Responsible  
UNESCO Responsible Centre documentation ICOMOS
Country France
City Paris
Venue UNESCO
Street 7 place de Fontenoy
Room Room I
Contact www.icomos-paris2011.com
Permanent Delegation Contact  
Major Programme  
Themes Culture
Language of Event English, French

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