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and explore their potential for contemporary applications;
promote high-quality work through systems of professional qualifications and accreditation for individuals, businesses and institutions.
Article 10 – Cultural heritage and economic activity
In order to make full use of the potential of the cultural heritage as a factor
in sustainable economic development, the Parties undertake to:
a
raise awareness and utilise the economic potential of the cultural
heritage;
b
take into account the specific character and interests of the cultural
heritage when devising economic policies; and
c
ensure that these policies respect the integrity of the cultural heritage
without compromising its inherent values.
Section III – Shared responsibility for cultural heritage and
public participation
Article 11 – The organisation of public responsibilities for
cultural heritage
In the management of the cultural heritage, the Parties undertake to:
a
promote an integrated and well-informed approach by public authorities in all sectors and at all levels;
b
develop the legal, financial and professional frameworks which make
possible joint action by public authorities, experts, owners, investors,
businesses, non-governmental organisations and civil society;
c
develop innovative ways for public authorities to co-operate with
other actors;
d
respect and encourage voluntary initiatives which complement the
roles of public authorities;
e
encourage non-governmental organisations concerned with heritage
conservation to act in the public interest.
Article 12 – Access to cultural heritage and
democratic participation
The Parties undertake to:
a
encourage everyone to participate in:

• the process of identification, study, interpretation, protection,
conservation and presentation of the cultural heritage ;

• public reflection and debate on the opportunities and challenges
which the cultural heritage represents;
b
take into consideration the value attached by each heritage community
to the cultural heritage with which it identifies;
e

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