Unveiling forms of participation in the governance of UNESCO world heritage sites

Research on the UNESCO World Heritage site 'Arab-Norman Palermo and the Cathedral Churches of Cefalú and Monreale' reveals three distinct forms of participation in governance: inter-institutional agreement, social aggregation, and multi-actor collaboration. While formal decision-making processes may appear weakly participatory, an analysis of urban spaces like Cassaro Alto and Danisinni districts in Palermo uncovers a dynamic scene of engagement. The study employs qualitative methods to dissect participatory practices during the site's creation and development, offering insights into how local governance can effectively incorporate public involvement.

Taormina, F., & Bonini Baraldi, S. (2022). Unveiling forms of participation in the governance of UNESCO world heritage sites. European Spatial Research and Policy, 29(2), 79–91. https://doi.org/10.18778/1231-1952.29.2.05