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SUSTCULT in a nutshell

Many valuable heritage sites in the SEE region are under pressure. Improving the effectiveness of cultural sites management is a priority and a great cultural and political challenge throughout the region. The SUSTCULT approach is that cultural heritage has a social and ecological intrinsic significance which shall be safeguarded as a source of sustainable development (SD).

The SUSTCULT project's main objective is to Improve the effectiveness of heritage sites management through the development of a common methodology capable of valorising the complexity of the SEE cultural heritage.

Main project activities:

• Setting-up of 7 local networks and a transnational SEE network in the field of cultural heritage management,
• Development and running of a Web GIS platform for heritage knowledge management and promotion;
• Definition of a common transnational methodology for integrated management of cultural heritage sites
• Design and realisation of a transnational training package (on-line and on site training courses) to increase management capacity;
• Development/improvement of management plans in partner sites based on the common methodology
• Definition of a sustainable marketing strategy framework for site-specific cultural resources based on local market analyses and business plans

Expected results:

• Improved local and transnational collaboration through the involvement of key stakeholders; Increased awareness among wider public and stakeholders of the SEE heritage value and its potential for attracting financial resources and sustainable growth;
• Shared knowledge and geo-referenced information on cultural heritage;
• Transferable framework for the sustainable management of heritage;
• Greater institutional capacity in management and promotion of heritage;
• Greater use of ICT for mapping and promoting cultural resources;
• Improved management and integration of cultural heritage sites in planning instruments;
• Better understanding and knowledge of market opportunities and strategies for increasing attractiveness of targeted sites and income generation.

More info on SUSTCULT website: www.sustcult.eu

Read the 1st SUSTCULT Newsletter: SUSTCULT Newsletter #1

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