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Mundo Maya Organisation

Mundo Maya Organization

Mundo Maya Organization was formed by Belize , Salvador , Guatelmala , Honduras and Mexico to join efforts to work towards a regional project that will promote their millenary Maya legacy. The organisation is focused on the development of a sustainable tourism program based on environmental and cultural preservation, ensuring the participation of the communities to improve their quality of life.

Partnership

Mundo Maya Organization works together and co-operates with UNESCO's World Heritage Centre as an advisory and advocacy body aiding project design, planning and implementation at Mesoamerican World Heritage sites.

Objectives

Promote a policy of engagement and sustainability at the World Heritage sites along the Mundo Maya region to ultimately aid the site protection.
Help facilitate trans-boundary and inter-governmental cooperation.
Promote indigenous cultures.
Advocate the private tourism sector to aid in site coordination.
Help develop and disseminate information on management, planning, training and local economic development products and projects.