Monitoring Indicator Framework, World Heritage, Periodic Reporting

The six topics of the Monitoring Indicator Framework are in accordance with the six core thematic areas of the Periodic Reports:

“I. State of Conservation of World Heritage properties: Indicators to assess temporal patterns in the status and trends of the OUV and factors affecting the property; integrity and authenticity of the site.

II. Management: Indicators to measure the effectiveness of site management, the adequacy of financial and human resources and budget.

III. Governance: Indicators to measure the adequacy of the legal framework for heritage protection, the nature and level of involvement of key stakeholders (transparency of processes), action plan(s) to promote heritage, legislation for heritage protection.

IV. Synergies: Indicators to measure the existence of synergies with other cultural and biodiversity related conventions and normative instruments.

V. Sustainable Development: Indicators to measure whether the application of the Convention is contributing to environmental sustainability, inclusive social development, and inclusive economic development, as well as the fostering of peace and security.

VI. Capacity Development: Indicators to measure the existence, effectiveness of and participation in capacity building strategies and programmes.”