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Palau Palau Dwight G. Alexander Dwight G. Alexander Pacific World Heritage Workshop Apia, Samoa 5 -9 September 2011 GOVERNMENT OF SAMOA General Information 1. National Policy & Legislation a. Title 19, Historic Preservation Act b.

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GOVERNMENT OF SAMOA

Palau Palau

Dwight G. Alexander Dwight G. Alexander

Pacific World Heritage Workshop Apia, Samoa 5 -9 September 2011

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GOVERNMENT OF SAMOA

General Information

1. National Policy & Legislation

  • a. Title 19, Historic Preservation Act
  • b. Section 106, US Historic Preservation Act of 1962

2. Tentative List

  • a. Yapese Quarry Site: Chelchol ra Orrak, Wet el Daob

and Wet el Beluu (26/08/2004)

  • b. Oublalang ra Ngebdech, Aimeliik Terraces (same)
  • c. Tel el Bad, Stone Coffin (same)
  • d. Imeong Cultural village (same)
  • e. Rock Island Southern Lagoon (RISL) (06/11/2007)
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General Information General Information

3. 3. World Heritage Site(s): None yet World Heritage Site(s): None yet 4. 4. Future Nomination Plan: Future Nomination Plan:

  • a. Yapese Stone Quarry Site was considered by the
  • a. Yapese Stone Quarry Site was considered by the

Committee in June 2011 but was deferred. Currently, Committee in June 2011 but was deferred. Currently, being worked on and will be re being worked on and will be re-submitted. Target date:

  • submitted. Target date:

January of 2012. January of 2012.

  • b. Rock Island Southern Lagoon will be reviewed by the
  • b. Rock Island Southern Lagoon will be reviewed by the

IUCN and ICOMOS mission team in September 2011. IUCN and ICOMOS mission team in September 2011. Will go before the Committee in June 2012 for Will go before the Committee in June 2012 for consideration. consideration.

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GOVERNMENT OF SAMOA

Findings by each country from the Periodic Reporting

  • 1. Interest in site nominations is increasing indicating

increased awareness of WHC. Development vs. Heritage Protection.

  • 2. The need for establishing management systems

protecting the heritage areas, as well as the development of Risk Management Plans to address various risks to the sites. Management Plans, Disaster Risk Management Plans.

  • 3. The enhancement of sites to cater to visitors and to

generate revenues to fund the management plans. Promotions, Economic opportunities, etc.

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GOVERNMENT OF SAMOA

Progress of Pacific World Heritage Action Plan 2010-2015

  • 1. Knowledge and information is now available,

through the National Commissions, WH in- country focal points, and on the web.

  • 2. More countries are now moving forward for
  • inscription. Carrying out further research on

their heritage to build integrity and OUV.

  • 3. Availability of data on the external challenges.
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GOVERNMENT OF SAMOA

Possible Adjustments in the Pacific World Heritage Action Plan 2010-2015

  • 1. Pacific Heritage Academy and linking with local

community colleges.

  • 2. Identification of the Pacific Heritage Hub for all

Pacific countries for networking and linking with each other on key WH issues.

  • 3. Pacific World Heritage Fund
  • 4. Embracing and linking with more regional and

international partners.

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GOVERNMENT OF SAMOA

Whats next?

  • 1. Plan to seek assistance to nominate Imeong

Cultural Village and Aimeliik Terraces.

  • 2. Hope to join the World Heritage Committee

in 2011.

  • 3. Contribute to the Pacific World Heritage

Action Plan.

  • 4. Seek support to assist the Pacific Countries in

their pursuit of nominations.