| Module 10. Ethical Foundations of ICH: Ownership, Consent, Representation & Sensitivity | ||
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| Description | This module frames ethics as inseparable from ICH: communities are the source, custodians, and primary beneficiaries of living traditions. We connect ethics/identity, dignity, and mutual recognition to safeguarding, then introduce international reference points (UNESCO 2003, WIPO tracks) that elevate participation, respect for cultural diversity, and the prevention of undue exploitation. Learners examine why ICH is dynamic (not to be “frozen”) and how ethical stewardship enables transmission while avoiding misappropriation. The module constructs the shared vocabulary used across Chapter 10, including ownership vs. custodianship, FPIC, representation/misrepresentation, cultural sensitivity, data sovereignty, and equitable benefit-sharing. | |
| Learning objectives | By the end of this module, learners will be able to:Explain why ethics is co-natural to ICH safeguarding (identity, recognition, diversity). Distinguish between ownership and custodianship, and outline stakeholder claims. Summarize UNESCO/WIPO ethical principles relevant to ICH | |
| No. hours | 240 minutes | |
| Lessons | Lesson Title | Duration |
| Ethics & ICH: identity, dignity, participation | 60 minutes | |
| Ownership & custodianship: rights, IP limits, data sovereignty | 60 minutes | |
| Consent & representation: FPIC, misrepresentation, appropriation | 60 minutes | |
| Preservation vs. commercialization: global promotion with local control | 60 minutes | |
📘 Required resources before you begin
To proceed with this module:
- 📖 Read Chapter 10 of Handbook on Intangible Heritage
- 🗂️ Review chapter 10 case studies from the Manual
ℹ️ These materials provide the foundations you’ll need to get the most out of this module.