THE GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT RESEARCH CENTER
The GRDC Research Programme on Urban Heritage and Conservation
So what do we gain from preserving and managing heritage assets?
What are the externalities of heritage conservation?
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    Conserving urban heritage - historical buildings, festivals, art forms, dance, music, sculpture etc. - may seem less of a priority compared to more pressing issues such as infrastrcture development, poverty alleviation or job creation. But effective conservation of heritage resources not only help in revitalizing the local economy of cities through tourism, but also brings about a sense of identity and belonging to its residents.

The objective of this programme is to explore the various dimensions of heritage conservation policies from an urban perspective.

Highlights
of GDRC
Research
GDRC Docs
Full list of docs
Traditional Knowledge and Climate Change: An initial exploration
Research Notes Series E-200.

Urban Heritage Strategies of Japan: Lessons for Countries in the Asia Pacific Region
Case Study Series E-209.

Heritage and Conservation Strategies: Understanding the Justifications and Implications
Policy Analysis Series E-100.

Towards Developing a Plan of Action for Heritage Conservation
Policy Analysis Series E-049.

What is GDRC doing now?
   Currently, GDRC is focussing on the role that heritage conservation and management plays in overall urban development, with specific reference to urban tourism and economic development.

Have a look at the planned publications under this programme

Research Resources
• International Institutions and Organizations • Conventions, Conclusions and Citations • Programmes, Initiatives and Networks
Elsewhere
in GDRC
   • The Sustainable Tourism Gateway
  • Urban Environmental Management
  • Urban Governance

This programme is a part of:
More information on GDRC's Urban sphere
  GDRC's Urban Sphere  

GDRC is a member of
The Asian Academy of Heritage Management Global Sustainable Tourism Criteria Partnership for
Global Sustainable Tourism Criteria (GSTC)

Important international observances related to heritage:
18 April: Heritage Day
21 May: Diversity Day
9 Aug.: Indigenous Peoples 27 Sept: Tourism Day

Target 11.4 of SDG 11 calls for action to "strengthen efforts to protect and safeguard the world�s cultural and natural heritage"

View publications of this programme.
Current Pubs
Future Pubs