199OTH4139

Total budgetary allocation:
US$1,718,184.00

39C/5 Performance Indicator 1

Sound governance exercised through the adoption and implementation of strategic resolutions/decisions of the governing bodies of the 2003 Convention 

Intangible Cultural Heritage Fund Expected Result 1

Sound governance of the 2003 Convention facilitated by enhanced monitoring and knowledge management services

199OTH4139.1

Budgetary allocation: US$338,512

Outputs

Indicators (Benchmarks) 2018-2019

1.1

Processes and response time optimized thanks to monitoring interfaces and online workflows

·         Three new monitoring interfaces and online workflows

1.2

Clearing-house function of the knowledge management system enhanced

·         Three new datasets made available online

1.3

Interaction with key stakeholders strengthened for improved synergies

·         Three ‘interconnections’ established

1.4

Overall results framework for the Convention complemented

·         Twenty-six guidance notes developed to assist in the collection of relevant information for each indicator of the results framework

1.5

Basic Texts of the Convention revised and published

·         One publication of the 2018 version of the Basic Texts

39C/5 Performance Indicator 2

Number of supported Member States utilizing strengthened human and institutional resources for the safeguarding of intangible cultural heritage

Intangible Cultural Heritage Fund Expected Result 2

Implementation of the Convention in Member States encouraged through a strengthened capacity-building programme and guidance on safeguarding measures and good practices

199OTH4139.2

Budgetary allocations: US$619,150

Outputs

Indicators (Benchmarks) 2018-2019

2.1

Facilitators’ network strengthened

·         One redesigned webpage with search function online

·         Coordination group for network established and active

·         100 facilitators’ profiles updated

·         One feasibility study undertaken to explore partnerships for sustaining the network and programme in the long term

·         100 facilitators trained on the latest programme developments, including 30 new members (pending financing from host countries)

·         Feedback from three users integrated into the workshop planning and reporting tool

2.2

Content and format of the capacity-building programme further developed to respond to major implementation challenges and decisions of statutory organs

·         Training approach with required materials on periodic reporting developed in two languages

·         Training unit developed to integrate disaster risk management into capacity-building materials in two languages

·         Two thematic policy information briefs developed (gender and education)

·         Online tool developed to present examples on safeguarding intangible cultural heritage and sustainable development

·         Training materials developed in the previous biennium in five thematic areas made available in two languages

·         Feedback from three users integrated into the materials browser

2.3

Monitoring of the capacity-building programme ensured and information shared with relevant partners

·         Analytical report prepared based on information gathered through new online workshop planning and reporting tool, contributing to the implementation of the Convention’s overall results framework

·         Knowledge consolidated and shared through one side event at a statutory meeting

·         Pamphlet on the capacity-building programme updated and shared in two languages

2.4

Lighter ways of sharing safeguarding practices developed

·         Three alternative lighter ways of sharing safeguarding experiences suggested to the Committee to complement the Register of Good Safeguarding Practices

2.5

Networking and partnerships with tertiary educational institutions strengthened

·         15 additional universities engaged in networking

·         Partnership for an online course on intangible cultural heritage established

39C/5 Performance Indicator 3

Number of supported Member States which have integrated intangible cultural heritage into their plans, policies and programmes, in particular as a contribution towards the achievement of SDGs and in a gender-responsive manner 

Intangible Cultural Heritage Fund Expected Result 3

Integration of intangible cultural heritage into development plans, policies and programmes supported

199OTH4139.3

Budgetary allocation: US$286,600

Outputs

Indicators (Benchmarks) 2018-2019

3.1

Global clearing house for knowledge sharing, cooperation and innovation on intangible cultural heritage and education established and functioning

·         Webpage and resources for the clearing house developed

·         Two recommendations from the consultation held in 2017 with relevant educational institutions on integrating intangible cultural heritage into their programmes implemented

·         Knowledge consolidated and shared through one side event and participation in one relevant meeting

·         Programme information pamphlet produced in two languages

·         Global working meeting organized with staff and experts involved in the implementation of operational activities

3.2

Synergies between the 2003 Convention and work of the UN system in the framework of the 2030 Agenda for sustainable development strengthened

·         Participation in two meetings organized by UN and other development agencies

3.3

Framework established for the safeguarding of intangible cultural heritage in emergencies

·         Two reference documents developed on methodological approaches

·         Cooperation with two institutions strengthened

·         One expert meeting organized with a view to defining a strategy

39C/5 Performance Indicator 5

Number of initiatives undertaken by supported Member States that have an enhanced knowledge and understanding of intangible cultural heritage safeguarding and the 2003 Convention

Intangible Cultural Heritage Fund Expected Result 4

Objectives of the Convention promoted through awareness-raising and outreach

199OTH4139.4

Budgetary allocation: US$473,922

Outputs

Indicators (Benchmarks) 2018-2019

4.1

Communication and outreach tools developed and implemented to promote the objectives of the Convention

·         Five outreach materials/tools produced and widely disseminated

4.2

Additional advisory functions of accredited NGOs identified through an effective consultation process

·         One consultation meeting organized to reflect on the role of accredited NGOs under the 2003 Convention with the informal ad hoc working group and in cooperation with the ICH NGO-Forum