Community Engagement in the Greater Lumbini Area of Nepal: The Micro-Heritage Case Study of Dohani

A rise in tourism and industrial development in the Greater Lumbini Area of Nepal has brought both opportunities and challenges for heritage preservation. Using Dohani as a micro-heritage case study, researchers found that community engagement is crucial but faces significant hurdles, including motivation, sustainability, coordination between agencies, governance, and volunteer involvement. The study highlights the need for effective consultation methodologies to balance economic benefits with cultural heritage protection in this UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Lewer, N., Lafortune-Bernard, A., Coningham, R., Acharya, K. P., & Kunwar, R. B. (2019). Community Engagement in the Greater Lumbini Area of Nepal: The Micro-Heritage Case Study of Dohani. Archaeology, Cultural Heritage Protection and Community Engagement in South Asia, 59–74. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-6237-8_5