Technical notes (a) Derivation of terms

Towns

see Groups of urban buildings, Inhabited historic

towns


Training

Articles 22(c) and 23 of the World Heritage Convention

provide for international assistance in the form
of training of staff and specialists in the
conservation of cultural and natural
heritage relating to the implementation of the
World Heritage Convention (UNESCO 1972). Priority is
given to group training at the local or regional
level. States Parties may submit requests for
international assistance with training as
outlined in Paragraphs 94 to 98 of the Operational
Guidelines (UNESCO February 1996: 32-34) using the form
entitled "Requests for the Organization of Training
Activities" (UNESCO 1990b).
In adopting a "Training Strategy" at its nineteenth session
in Berlin, Germany in December 1995 the Committee
stated that:
Training is defined as a broadly encompassing term that
includes education, training and promotion (UNESCO 31
January 1996: 55-56).
see International assistance
Transmission

The World Heritage Convention and the Operational

Guidelines do not specifically define
transmission. Throughout the Convention
reference is made to the "identification, protection,
conservation, presentation and transmission to future
generations of the cultural and natural heritage". Article 5
of the Convention makes reference to a number of
"effective and active measures" that can be taken by States
Parties in ensuring this "identification, protection,
conservation, presentation and transmission" (UNESCO 1972).

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UNESCO

see United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural

Organization