Management of Cultural Property in World Bank-Assisted Projects: Archaeological, Historical, Religious, and Natural Unique Sites

摘要

During the past decade, many development projects financed by the World Bank have included cultural property concerns (35 of these are described in detail in Part II). Therefore, the Bank has adopted a general policy to help preserve cultural property and avoid its elimination. Other specific Bank policies apply to particular situations. When potential projects are being identified, pertinent authorities and experts are consulted and/or reconnaissance surveys are made to assess the cultural property elements of the proposed project site. If cultural property is present, relevant government authorities and other experts are called upon to help design mitigatory measures. Nations are best served if economic progress and the preservation of cultural property are carefully planned so as to be mutually enhancing. (Copyright (c) The International Bank for Reconstruction and Development/The World Bank, September 1987.)