x, 102 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 26 cm.
ISBN
0821349384 0585414920 electronic book 9780585414928 electronic book 9780821349380 paperback
Alternate Call Number
N 637 CUL
Summary
The countries of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) are blessed with an extraordinary cultural patrimony, secular and religious, of huge importance for each country and for humankind at large. The region is home to 48 sites already inscribed on the world heritage list maintained by the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and has an enormous nonmaterial heritage as well. The Middle East is also the cradle of the world's major monotheistic religions. This cultural patrimony is a cornerstone of many people's existence and nourishes their daily lives. It must continue to flourish. This report analyzes the cultural heritage sector in the countries of the Middle East and North Africa, and the World Bank's policy and operational experiences in this sector over the past six years, 1996-2001. It has three objectives: 1) to explore the characteristics, capacities, needs, and constraints of the region's cultural sector and their relevance to overall country development; 2) to take stock, describe, and analyze the World Bank's past and current support for preservation and management of the region's cultural heritage; and 3) to extract the lessons of experience and define the strategy framework for future Bank assistance for preserving and managing the MENA region's patrimony.
Note
Material type: Specialized agencies (incl. GATT and IAEA) material.
Formatted Contents Note
Machine generated contents note: 1. The Cultural Sector in MENA Countries A. The Sector: Actors, Assets, Industries, and Instituions B. Loss of Patrimony Treasures: Causes and Needs II. Cultural Heritage and World Bank Policies Ill. Economic Benefits and Poverty Reduction through CH Preservation IV. World Bank Support for Cultural Heritage in the MENA Region V. MENA Strategic Priorities and Framework for Assistance A Strategic Priorities B. Operational Steps C. Project Preparation Instruments D. Strengthening In-House Capacity Notes References Maps Illustration Credits.