Leading the way with values-based interpretive planning for World Heritage sites
The lack of heritage interpretive services is a significant obstacle to the full appreciation of sites for both visitors and local communities. In partnership with Interpret Europe, UNESCO has developed a pilot regional training course on interpretive planning at World Heritage properties – WH-Interp. The pilot training course ran from May to November 2021 and aimed to merge general qualities of heritage interpretation with the criteria of UNESCO’s education programmes. Klodjana Gjata, an Albanian cultural heritage professional and Rayna Pashova, a tourism expert, took part in this pilot course and gained specialized knowledge and practical tools for designing compelling heritage interpretations for their sites by brainstorming ideas with other team members.
