Faro Convention Network Process: Proposed Indicators for Heritage Community Self-Assessment

Cultural heritage, under the approach of the most recent international conventions and recommendations such as the “Council of Europe Framework Convention on the Value of Cultural Heritage for Society” (Faro Convention), the Communication of the European Council, “Council conclusions on participatory governance of cultural heritage” and the “Recommendation of the Committee of Ministers to member States on the European Cultural Heritage Strategy for the 21st century”, is deemed relevant for its role and capacity in building a sense of belonging, of local identity and cohesion, in enabling the creation and strengthening of social capital and also as a fundamental tool for sustainable development.