NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR CULTURAL HERITAGE
The organization is for public benefit and was established on 28.01.2016
Objectives of the organization:
(1)
To support the preservation of cultural heritage by fostering individual and collective
responsibility as a key factor in achieving the interconnected goals of
sustainable development, cultural diversity and contemporary creativity.
(2)
To support the state policy on the preservation of all forms of cultural heritage both in Bulgaria and
in the rest of the EU countries and throughout the world, as a shared source of
memory, understanding, identity, unity, creativity and the ideals, principles
and values arising from experience , acquired through progress and past
conflicts that affirm the development of a peaceful and stable society based on
respect for human rights, democracy and the rule of law.
(3)
To support the development of an integrated approach to the different types of policies
relating to cultural, biological, geological and landscape diversity, with the
aim of achieving a balance between these elements and to enrich the processes
of economic, political, social and cultural development and land-use planning ,
by implementing assessments of the impact on cultural heritage and adopting
strategies for mitigating such impact and analyzing the impact of culture on
other types of policies and guiding it in the direction of affirming shared
responsibility, affirming the integrity of cultural heritage, improving access
to heritage and its attractive presentation especially among young people and
children, raising awareness of its value and peaceful coexistence of different
cultures.
(4)
To support the development of cultural heritage conservation activities through the promotion
and development of natural features and cultural-historical features, so as to
stimulate the promotion of the respective area.
(5)
To support the preservation and enhancement of the importance of cultural heritage through its
identification, research, interpretation, preservation, conservation and
presentation;
(6)
To support the contribution of cultural heritage to the sustainable development of society and
the individual, to build a balanced and favorable environment for the
development of a sustainable economy, tourism, in a social aspect, a basis for
national self-esteem, identification and respect for the traditions of the
places that have preserved them in centuries, and supporting the important role
of culture in education and the development of modern science and art, the
affirmation of the traditions of civil society, tolerance, democratic
principles and spiritual values;
(7)
To support informal public groups, youth groups, environmental organizations, non-governmental
organizations, municipal and state structures, etc. in the implementation of
their initiatives, which are in harmony with the goals of the association.
(8)
To support the educational qualification, professional realization and creative initiatives of its
members.
(9)
To establish and maintain relations with Bulgarian and foreign
organizations, institutions and their representatives for the joint
implementation of programs and projects.
(10)
To represent and protect the interests of its members and other persons or organizations working
in harmony with the goals of the association before local, state and public
authorities and organizations.
(11)
To support and generate ideas for the protection of cultural heritage in the event of disaster
situations, as well as to support activities on preventive measures in the
event of the risk of terrorist attacks and response to force majeure
circumstances.
(12)
Promotion of activities to attract and/or increase tourist interest in cultural and
historical sites, in order to support this type of tourism
(13)
To support activities related to research, study, preservation and presentation of cultural and historical heritage and
its intelligent and sustainable use in society, supporting the development of
local business models
(14)
To support interdisciplinary developments for the discovery, preservation and presentation
of the cultural-historical heritage, with the aim of better protection of finds
and distribution of materials to a larger audience through ICT.
Means by which the organization achieves its goals:
(1)
Carrying out, independently and jointly with other Bulgarian or foreign associations or
organizations, legal entities and individuals, lawful events for exchange of
information and cooperation;
(2)
Organizing, facilitating and participating in educational programs, seminars, clubs,
symposia, conferences, public lectures, research, exchanges, campaigns and
public forums. The inclusion of the "cultural heritage" dimension at
all levels of education, as a rich source of research in other subjects, interdisciplinary
research on cultural heritage, cultural heritage communities, the cultural
environment and the interrelationships between them, professional education and
the exchange of knowledge and good practices beyond education system.
(3)
Development and implementation of integrated strategies, programs and projects that contribute
to the achievement of the interrelated goals of sustainable development and
cultural diversity, trust and mutual understanding in a peaceful and democratic
society and better coordination of competences between the participating
public, institutional and private actors to prevent conflicts and protect
common interests.
(4)
Applying with projects for funding under international, European and national programs;
(5)
Carrying out research and applying good practices from global experience for new methodologies in
working with cultural heritage.
(6)
Control of compliance with the legislative frameworks defining the work in the field of cultural
heritage of international, state, municipal, non-governmental and commercial
organizations - regimes of protection, management, documentation, controlled
interventions, opinions on coordination activity, right of use and free access,
transparency and the involvement of stakeholders, civil society and
international experts in decision-making and policy implementation.
(7)
Control and support the implementation of the principles of cultural policies and educational
initiatives that consider all cultural heritages on an equal basis and thus
support the dialogue between different cultures and religions;
(8)
Exchange of information and experience and support for wider introduction of information
technologies in various aspects of life and mass service;
(9)
Assistance of the members of the Association and other related organizations in participating in
local and international initiatives, programs, conferences and meetings;
(10)
Developing knowledge of cultural heritage as a resource to support peaceful coexistence by
increasing trust and mutual understanding in terms of conflict resolution and prevention
(11)
Proposing and defending publicly projects for normative acts, legal, legal, financial and
professional frameworks corresponding to the goals of the Association;
Examining and, if necessary, submitting proposals to the regional and control
bodies for the amendment or repeal of legal acts, Supporting the exercise of
legal rights in the interest of society and the affirmation of human rights as
the main value of civil society in Bulgaria and supporting the implementation
of joint actions of state authorities, experts, owners, investors, companies,
non-governmental organizations and civil society;
(12) Organization and financing of other legally permitted activities related to the goals of the
association.