This programme is designed mainly for policy-makers and senior experts working in government ministries and agencies and in non-governmental organisations concerned with the management and funding of heritage conservation and tourism. Applications will also be welcome from those in the voluntary and private sector who wish to gain insights into how heritage, culture and tourism contribute to economic development and to engage in dialogue with officials and experts with responsibilities in this field.

The study programme will:

- Broaden your knowledge and understanding of the issues surrounding heritage, culture and tourism policy and practice

- Examine the relationships between heritage, culture and tourism and other government priorities such as economic development and education

- Raise awareness of the opportunities and challenges surrounding heritage, culture and tourism and suggest ways in which they can be effectively addressed in different country contexts

- Provide opportunities to develop new networks with knowledgeable professionals.

The Programme Director is Dr. June Taboroff, an international expert on culture in development and tourism planning, with broad experience of institutional development and policy formulation in more than 60 countries. She works for the World Bank, European Commission, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, UNESCO World Heritage Centre and lectures at the Institute of Archaeology in London and the University of Pennsylvania. Most recently she was selected by the Clore Leadership Programme course for cultural leaders. In addition to her project and policy work, she also carries out evaluations of cultural heritage and tourism programmes.