Table 1 Relevant policies issued by selected countries/organizations worldwide in 2006.
Country/Organization | Year | Policy/Initiative name | Specific content |
|---|---|---|---|
UNESCO | 2008 | Operational Guidelines for the Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage | A practical guide for governments to implement the Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage, outlining actionable steps for preserving intangible cultural heritage. |
Council of Europe | 2005–2008 | European Digital Library Initiative (i2010 Digital Libraries Initiative) | Proposed in 2005 and officially launched in 2008, this initiative aimed to establish a cross-border cultural heritage sharing platform. It supported member states and institutions in utilizing technologies such as 3D scanning, virtual exhibitions, and digital archives to safeguard and promote Europe’s intangible cultural heritage. |
China | 2006 | Circular on Strengthening the Protection of Cultural Heritage | Released the first National List of Intangible Cultural Heritage (518 items) and introduced the directive to “explore digital technologies for the documentation and dissemination of intangible cultural heritage” in its supporting policy documents. |
2008 | Draft of the Intangible Cultural Heritage Law | Clarified fundamental principles, procedures, and funding mechanisms for safeguarding intangible cultural heritage. The drafting process began in 2008, and the law was officially enacted in 2011. |
