Implementing the World Heritage Sustainable Development Policy in Egypt

A pilot project in Zanzibar's Stone Town aimed to bridge the gap between urban development and heritage conservation, demonstrating how the 1972 World Heritage Convention can be adapted for inclusive economic and social development while protecting the environment. The study highlights that the Historic Urban Landscape (HUL) approach, introduced in 2009 through a UNESCO-led workshop, has been pivotal in reshaping Zanzibar's heritage management by integrating sustainable development principles. This shift addresses spatial disparities between Stone Town and Ng&sambo Tuitakayo, moving beyond the limitations of earlier plans like the 1982 Master Plan, which failed to harmonize urban realities with conservation goals.

Bakhoum, D. I. (2018). Implementing the World Heritage Sustainable Development Policy in Egypt. World Heritage and Sustainable Development, 199–213. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781315108049-17