Strategic Participatory Planning in Archaeological Management in Greece: The Philippi Management Plan for Nomination to UNESCO’s World Heritage List

Strategic participatory planning in archaeological heritage management can significantly enhance the effectiveness of management plans, such as those for UNESCO World Heritage Site nominations. A case study from Philippi, Greece, reveals that conventional approaches often treat the management plan as an endpoint rather than a continuous process. The research identifies constraints and benefits of participatory planning, arguing for more critical evaluations to improve this approach in Greece and globally. This paper advocates for deeper analysis of the planning process itself to foster long-term improvements.

Sakellariadi, A. (2013). Strategic Participatory Planning in Archaeological Management in Greece: The Philippi Management Plan for Nomination to UNESCO’s World Heritage List. Conservation and Management of Archaeological Sites, 15(1), 13–29. https://doi.org/10.1179/1350503313z.00000000044