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6. Policies Regarding COMMUNITIES
6.1. Participation of local communities and other stakeholders

World Heritage Convention

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Article 5

"[The World Heritage Convention calls upon States Parties] to adopt a general policy which aims to give the cultural and natural heritage a function in the life of the community (…)."

Date year: 1972
Source: Convention Concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage

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