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27COM 7B.71 - Auschwitz Concentration Camp (Poland)

Decision Text

The World Heritage Committee,

1. Expresses its appreciation to the State Party for its efforts in prolonging the Strategic Programme for the Oświęcim Area;

2. Notes the additional information provided by the Polish authorities on the Programme and other activities at the property;

3. Urges the national and local authorities to prepare the management plan in collaboration with UNESCO and ICOMOS;

4. Acknowledges with appreciation the financial support provided by the State Party of Israel;

5. Requests an updated report to be provided by the State Party of Poland to the World Heritage Centre by 1 February 2004 in order that the World Heritage Committee can examine the state of conservation of the property at its 28th session in 2004.