Learning from Participatory Practices: The Integrated Management Plan for Petra World Heritage Site in Jordan

A groundbreaking participatory approach to heritage management has successfully empowered stakeholders at Petra, Jordan's UNESCO World Heritage Site. The 2019 Integrated Management Plan, the first legally recognized for the site, emerged from a two-year collaborative process involving diverse stakeholders. This methodology fostered interdisciplinary consensus and established a management model adaptable to other cultural heritage sites in Jordan and beyond. The study reflects on this innovative process, highlighting its transformative impact on traditionally marginalized voices and its potential as a legacy for future conservation efforts.

Cesaro, G., Jamhawi, M., Al-Taher, H., Farajat, I., & Orbas˛lı, A. (2023). Learning from Participatory Practices: The Integrated Management Plan for Petra World Heritage Site in Jordan. Journal of Heritage Management, 8(2), 125–141. https://doi.org/10.1177/24559296231179622