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5 - Policies Regarding COMMUNICATION

Annex 5

“[World Heritage site] should consider visitor facilities that may include interpretation/explanation (signage, trails, notices or publications, guides); museum/exhibition devoted to the property, visitor or interpretation centre; and/or potential use of digital technologies."

Theme: 5.2 - Interpretation
Source: OG Operational Guidelines for the Implementation of the World Heritage Convention (WHC.19/01 - 10 July 2019)
5 - Policies Regarding COMMUNICATION
Synthesis based on relevant Committee decisions

The World Heritage Committee recommends to develop a comprehensive site presentation and interpretation programme for visitors (based on Case law on decisions on the State of Conservation).
Theme: 5.2 - Interpretation
See for examples Decisions:  31 COM 7B.84 33 COM 7B.131 35 COM 7B.77 40 COM 7B.30
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