Situation Report

Preparation of a Situation Report for each country, which will define what elements of the regional environment constitute cultural heritage. Buildings can be important not just for their architectural or historical quality but also for their “association” with people or events. They often provide a reference to a sense of place and help connect a community to the past, beyond adversity. It is essential to understand the background as to why buildings are important within a particular context in order to evaluate the cultural aspirations for their potential restoration. This will involve co-operation between professionals, and NGO’s, with input from international organisations such as ICOMOS, Europa Nostra. Special attention will be paid to the value of cultural heritage within different cultures across S E Europe.

The leading NGO in each country will be responsible for preparing the report and co-ordinating assistance from its in-country partners. The completed Situation Report will be fully published and disseminated and will form the basis of an International Conference to be held in Dubrovnik in May 2009.