King Baudouin Foundation, Belgium. Strategy of the Living Heritage Programme in Bulgaria

CREDA carried out a profound assessment to back up the launch of the Living Heritage Program in Bulgaria. The program is aimed at transforming traditional concepts of cultural and other heritage into modern perceptions, regarding heritage as a dynamic issue that can be integrated in community life and development. The research covered selection of pilot locations, consultation process with stakeholders at all levels, drafting strategic plan for implementation, on-going consultancy and technical assistance to the Bulgarian implementing agency, suggestions for achieving sustainability. The Program is still successfully implemented in Bulgaria and is attracting other donors funding.