UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) Programme
Business Profile
Core Value Proposition
UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) programme provides policies, resources and global coordination to safeguard intangible cultural heritage and support its transmission.
Target Customer
States Parties to the 2003 Convention; governments; cultural institutions; NGOs; schools and communities; researchers; UNESCO Chairs; category 2 centres.
Key Differentiator
Global, UNESCO-backed framework with lists, governance structures, capacity-building tools, and mechanisms to share safeguarding experiences and access international assistance.
Implementation Timeline
Not explicitly specified for implementation timelines; ongoing program with events and activities listed (e.g., 20th anniversary; 2024-2025 meetings and celebrations).
Pain Points
- 1Safeguarding intangible cultural heritage across diverse communities and contexts
- 2Building and sustaining capacity for safeguarding efforts (education, resources, expertise)
- 3Coordinating multinational and national nominations, safeguarding projects, and access to assistance
Key Features
- 1Conventions and governance framework (2003 Convention, General Assembly, Intergovernmental Committee)
- 2Lists and nomination processes for inscribed elements
- 3Exhibitions, campaigns, and communications to raise awareness
- 4Capacity-building resources (MOOC, learning platform, materials)
- 5Toolkit for requesting International Assistance and projects
- 6Sharing safeguarding experiences platform (under development)
Target Customer Industries
Client Results
- 1Strengthened safeguarding of living heritage across countries
- 2Enhanced capacity-building and knowledge sharing for safeguarding intangible heritage
- 3Increased awareness and engagement with the 2003 Convention and its safeguarding activities
Competitive Advantages
- 1Official, international governance and recognition through UNESCO
- 2Comprehensive resources: lists, guidelines, and governance materials
- 3Support mechanisms: capacity-building programs, MOOC, learning platform, International Assistance Toolkit
- 4Networked ecosystem: collaboration with States Parties, NGOs, educational institutions, and research bodies
- 5Opportunities for sharing good safeguarding practices and community-led safeguarding projects
Key Benefits
Additional Product Information
Product Description
Global programme to safeguard intangible cultural heritage, including policy frameworks, lists, safeguarding resources, capacity-building materials, and channels for international assistance and collaboration.
Target Market
States Parties to the 2003 Convention; governments; cultural institutions; NGOs; schools; communities; researchers; UNESCO Chairs; category 2 centres
Unique Value Proposition
A UNESCO-backed, global framework that integrates policy, safeguarding practices, capacity-building, and networks to protect and transmit intangible cultural heritage worldwide.
Technical Requirements
Not specified
Pricing Model
Not disclosed
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