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Ricardo
Francovich, Professor of Archaeology, University of Siena, Italy, presented
information on San Silvestro Park in Tuscany. He emphasized that successful
implementation required a viable concept with strong scientific underpinnings
that demonstrated benefits for visitors and the local community.
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Douglas
Comer, Chief, Applied Archaeology Center, US National Park Service, described
the Cultural Site Analysis Initiative, a historic preservation project
in Cape Coast, Ghana. The project uses GIS and remote sensing and examines
environmental parameters, infrastructure, historic and archaeological
sites, and districts and traditional use areas, and is conducted in collaboration
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Above,
left and below: Participants at the Cultural Site Management Workshop
met in small groups in the afternoon to identify challenges and make recommendations
for cultural site management (CSM) components of Bank-financed projects
in six countries. |
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John Stubbs, Vice
President of Programs, World Monuments Fund, highlighted issues related
to usage of the Angkor site in Cambodia. He described the economic under-development
of Cambodia due to extended civil war and problems and opportunities
presented by the wars recent end, particularly for exploiting its tourism
development potential.
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Dennis Mahar, Manager, Environment and Natural Resources Group, World
Bank Institute (WBI), described the increasing importance of learning
and knowledge on the World Banks agenda. He explained that WBI provides
training, policy services, and knowledge networks to clients.
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