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Article 13 World Heritage Committee And International Assistance, Ana Filipa Vrdoljak

Ana Filipa Vrdoljak

The core framework created by the 1972 World Heritage Convention ('WHC') which has rendered it innovative and successful is made up of three elements: international assistance, the World Heritage Fund ('Fund') and the World Heritage Committee ('Committee'). While the World Heritage List raises the profile of the properties in the public eye; it is the possibility of financial and technical assistance which has proved an additional incentive for states to sign-up to the Convention. The creation, maintenance and evolution of this international assistance under the Convention has only been possible through the combined effect of the Committee and the Fund. …