Vision and objectives

Vision and objectives

 The main objective of the Centre is two folds:

  • Ensure that the needs of the Member States in the field of  sustainable and integrated heritage management are catered for.
  • Ensure that ICESCO is visible at the world platforms dealing with Heritage at the international and regional levels and promoting Islamic Heritage.

Expected outcomes and priorities

The aim is to develop an enhanced creative system to ensure better management of integrated heritage assets, which will, led to:

  1.  Strong promotion and showcasing the diversity and richness of the Islamic World, Heritage in its totality at the international level.
  2.  Sustainable and integrated management system for Heritage amongst Member States.
  3.  Effective capacity in Member States to respond to factors affecting Heritage management.

Strategic Priorities

The priorities set for the Heritage Centre are based on addressing the two main objectives and aimed at a positive impact on the Member States.

The strategic priorities are based on the guidance provided by Islamic World Heritage Committee of ICESCO, as outlined in the Executive Plan for the Development of Cultural Heritage in the Islamic World.