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Involvement and Collaboration of NGOs in Building Information: A View from India
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Manage No DI00000640 Country Republic of Korea Author Sudha Gopalakrishnan (Executive Director Sahapedia) Published Year 2012 Language English Copyright 
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| Description | "This paper seeks to understand the role and functions of non-governmental organisations in fostering intangible cultural heritage. The 2003 Convention promotes the involvement of NGOs from developing countries in the Intergovernmental Committee for implementing intangible heritage (IX. 1 and 2 of the Convention and III.ii of the Operational Directives). The participation of local, national, regional, and domain-specific NGOs through accreditation gives sustenance to the ICH programme while the support of the NGO sector will ensure wider participation and action towards ICH safeguarding globally. The paper looks at the role of the NGO sector in terms of its involvement, legitimacy, and contribution to policy and implementation relating to intangible heritage. It argues that the active participation of NGOs can minimise the gulf between state and society in making comprehensive, cohesive, and inclusive policy and implementation strategies for intangible cultural heritage. There is an increasing demand for such organisations the world over, since a vibrant." | ||
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