Mechanism Construction for the Global Governance of Cultural Heritage:a Case Study of the Angkor Monuments in Cambodia
It is a significant challenge to elevate the thriving international cooperation on cultural heritage from bilateral and multilateral projects to the level of global governance,to improve the life quality of people living in heritage sites through collabora-tive cultural heritage protection,and to advance the sustainable development of heritage sites.The aim is to encourage exchanges and mutual learning among civilizations and enrich cultural connotations in constructing a community with a shared future for mankind.Formally launched in 1993,the international action for the conservation of the Angkor Monuments has remained active to this day.It has become a flagship project for the global governance of cultural heritage with its international cooperation model and interdisci-plinary and comprehensive approach to conservation and development.This paper systematically analyzes the governance mechanism of the international action for the conservation of the Angkor Monu-ments,focusing on agenda setting,participating parties,and organizational capacity building.This paper believes that the key to the success of the action is the establishment of agendas that align with heritage conservation and management needs and gain full support from all parties involved.At the same time,the enduring vitality of the action comes from the diverse participation and decision-making mechanism based on the International Coordinating Committee,founded at the inception of the action.Additionally,although the action is an interna-tional program led by the United Nations Educational,Scientific,and Cultural Organization(UNESCO),it was launched with the ultimate goal of letting the Cambodian people lead and implement the conservation and management of the Angkor Monuments.A critical guarantee for the smooth progress of the action is the organization and capacity building centered around this goal.This paper provides insights into promoting China's engagement and leadership in the global governance of cultural heritage,deepening the cultural exchanges of the Belt and Road Initiative and the top-level design and implementation plan of the Asian Dia-logue for Cultural Heritage Conservation,and advancing the construction of a community with a shared future for mankind.
Angkor Monumentscultural governancecultural heritagea community with a shared future
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