| Abstrak/Abstract |
In view of the 5th ASEM Culture Ministers’ Meeting (18-19 September 2012, Yogyakarta, Indonesia) addressing the theme “Managing Heritage Cities for a Sustainable Future”, the Asia-Europe Foundation (ASEF) and the Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) co-organised an Experts’ Meeting on the sustainable management of heritage cities and historic urban landscapes (12-14 July 2012, Yogyakarta, Indonesia).
Sixteen experts1 from 12 member countries of the Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM)2 gathered in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, to investigate innovative models of collaboration for the preservation, revitalisation and promotion of the tangible and intangible heritage of cities. Over three days, the experts looked at case studies from across Asia and Europe that have successfully built synergies among policy makers, urban planners, city developers, architects, conservationists, businesses, private foundations, property owners and citizens. These deliberations have resulted in a series of recommendations for the consideration of ASEM Governments.
A compilation of case studies on public-private partnership arrangements for the sustainable management of heritage cities has been commissioned by ASEF in collaboration with two heritage networks, Europa Nostra and the International National Trusts Organisation.
The recommendations and case studies are being presented by ASEF to the 5th ASEM Culture Ministers’ Meeting in keeping with its mandate to channel civil society recommendations to ASEM Governments. |
