| MODULE 11. Funding and Resource Mobilization for Intangible Cultural Heritage | ||
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| Description | Intangible cultural heritage (ICH) is a vital part of every community’s identity, but it often faces extinction risks due to globalization, urbanization, and other socio-economic factors. To ensure its preservation and transmission to future generations, developing effective strategies for funding and mobilizing resources is necessary. This chapter explores various approaches to providing financial and other support for projects related to the research, documentation, preservation, and promotion of ICH, focusing on opportunities for cooperation with government institutions and non-governmental organizations, referring to the mapping of the situation in Bulgaria and best practices. | |
| Learning objectives | Identify key international and European funding sources for projects related to the research, documentation, preservation, and promotion of Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH).Describe the role of key stakeholders—including UNESCO’s National Commissions, NGOs, and the Regional Centre in Sofia—in supporting and implementing ICH safeguarding initiatives.Recognize the specific Bulgarian national and municipal programs that provide financial support for ICH projects and their focus areas.Explain effective collaboration strategies for resource mobilization, encompassing partnerships with state agencies, non-governmental organizations, and private donors, to ensure the sustainability of ICH preservation | |
| No. hours | [210 minutes] | |
| Lessons | Lesson Title | Duration |
| Resources for research | [15 minutes] | |
| Identification of Funding Sources | [75 minutes] | |
| Strategies for Cooperation with State Agencies, Non-Governmental Organizations, and Private Donors | [60 minutes] | |
| Good Practices | [30 minutes] | |
| Guidelines for Mobilizing Resources for ICH: Strategies and Tools | [30 minutes] | |
📘 Required resources before you begin
To proceed with this module:
- 📖 Read Chapter 11 of Handbook on Intangible Heritage
- 🗂️ Review the chapter 11 case studies from the Manual
ℹ️ These materials provide the foundations you’ll need to get the most out of this module.