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Urban Heritage Conservation in Latin America and the Caribbean. A Task for all Social Actors
By Eduardo Rojas (11/02, SDS/SOC, En, Es)
In recent decades there has been growing interest in Latin America and the Caribbean in urban heritage conservation. Many national and local governments have undertaken ambitious programs for restoration and preservation of their heritage assets. Some have sought technical and financial assistance from the Bank. To meet this demand, the Bank has developed an active program of loans and technical assistance that has made it possible to introduce significant innovations in the way conservation efforts are funded and carried out. The main objective of these innovations is to make the process sustainable in the long term, involving all social actors in the effort and channeling cultural assets to meet social demands or enhance the real estate market.
Last updated: 06/08/07
