Local Governments and Cultural Heritage Development in Central Ostrobothnia
Explore the unique initiatives taken by local authorities in Central Ostrobothnia to support and preserve cultural heritage, focusing on the application process for UNESCO inscription and collaboration with associations. Discover how the region's rich intangible cultural heritage is leveraged for sustainable development and community vitality.
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CULTURAL HERITAGE: OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES FOR CULTURAL HERITAGE: OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENTS LOCAL GOVERNMENTS SECOND PANEL - The application process for inscription on the cultural heritage lists - the experience of local authorities and bearers Timo P rkk , Chairman of the board, Regional Council of Central Ostrobothnia
The Kaustinen sub-region, in the province of Central Ostrobothia, formed by five municipalities Intangible cultural heritage is recognised as one of the fundamental sectors in growth, wellbeing and the overall image of the region Especially the connection to tourism and digitalisation is expected to create new interesting prospects for the region CONTEXT Kaustinen sub-region
The Regional Council will promote the rich and living cultural heritage of Central Ostrobothnia in the municipalities and create the conditions for the development of local and regional vitality and activities that support it. COMMON WILL Kaustinen fiddle playing is on the UNESCO list of intangible cultural heritage. The Regional Council of Central Ostrobothnia seeks to support and create new policies and ways to take advantage of this in terms of the identity of the region, community and industry sectors.
Typically, the municipalities and associations have seamless co-existence and collaboration Where as municipalities have statutory responsibilities towards citizens, associations fill in by creating opportunities in the civil society Municipalities as local authorities support associations in various ways: grants, use of premises, workshops etc. Vivid associations and institutions ran the application process with local public authorities support COLLABORATION
Right from the beginning of the process, four years in advance, municipalities, sub-region and the province supported the application process of Kaustinen fiddle playing to be listed on Unesco s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity Regional Council supported the process by funding various projects Living cultural heritage was included in various strategies, development programmes and plans on various levels (municipalities, sub-region, province) SUPPORT FROM LOCAL AUTHORITIES
Representative of Kaustinen municipality joined the process Delegation in benchmarking visit to Estonia Member in task-force group preparing the application The local associations had the main role in application process Local and regional authorities had a supporting role The main experience: Civil society works best when local authorities and associations have their clear roles and local authorities respect, support and try to enhance the will and actions taken by the associations and active people involved. SUPPORT FROM LOCAL AUTHORITIES
