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SAFEGUARDING
CULTURAL HERITAGE
Arlene K. Fleming
Cultural Resource Specialist
May 2005
INTERPRETATION - Characteristics
• Asmara – Eritrea
• Ningbo - China
• International public
Mostar Bridge – Role of Interpretation
Symbolic importance:
• Unity – 1566-1992
• Permanence of heritage
Asmara
Asmara – Stakeholders
• Municipality
• Local developers
• Government of Eritrea
• Investors
• Eritrean population
• Italian population
Asmara – Role of Interpretation
• Convinced decision makers of:
– historical significance
– need to conserve and restore
– economic value
• Municipality
• Investors
• Cultural heritage organizations
• Residents / small business owners
• Local developers
• Local tourism industry
Ningbo – Role of Interpretation
• Convinced decision makers of:
– historical significance
– need to conserve and restore
– economic value
• Government of Uganda
• Investors
• Local population
– concerned about spirits
– not concerned
• Non-governmental organizations:
– national and international
Bujagali Falls – Role of Interpretation
Interpretation is:
– Integral for conservation
– Fundamental to positive outcomes
– Related to:
• Authenticity and integrity
• Cultural significance and context
• Social responsibility / community development
– Conflicting perspectives
• Strategic use
• Timely intervention