Advanced information and communication technology can be used as tool in ICH safeguarding. Information and communication technologies have various potentials, such as closing the information gap between stakeholders and promoting ICH transmission through active information exchange among relevant communities. Many institutions in the Asia-Pacific region have ICH-related data, but often lack human, technical, and financial resources for a systematic management of information. In this regard, ICHCAP is carrying out support projects to strengthen the ICT capabilities of these institutions and to establish an effective information management system.
Main Activities
- Target countries and organizations selection
- On-site assessment and ICT consultation by IT experts
- Provision of customized support for ICT capacity
Target
- ICH specialized organizations in the Asia-Pacific region
Partner Organizations
| Year | State | Partner Organization |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Tajikistan | Research Institute of Culture and Information |
| 2019 | Vietnam | Vietnam National Institute of Culture and Arts Studies (VICAS) |
| 2020 | Bhutan | Loden Foundation |
Outcomes
- Establish ICH databases by country
Achievements
- 2018 ICT-ICH Capacity Building for Tajikistan Research Institute of Culture and Information
- 2018 ICT-ICH Capacity Building for Vietnam National Institute of Culture and Arts Studies (VICAS)