At this time the experts confirmed the definition adopted in Turin, while recommending that further consultation take place on questions of terminology. Further, the experts were of the opinion that a policy of safeguarding and promotion of the intangible cultural heritage at the international level should include a dual approach, based both on internal criteria of evaluation (value of the heritage for the identity of a social group), and on external criteria (such as respect for universally recognised human rights, or aptitude to stimulate intercultural dialogue).

• Address by Mr Koïchiro Matsuura, Director-General of UNESCO (English)
• Final report (English)

Working documents

• List of documents
  RIO/ITH/2002/WD/1: English|French
• Provisional agenda
  RIO/ITH/2002/WD/2: English|French
• Annotated agenda
  RIO/ITH/2002/WD/3: English|French
• Provisional programme
  RIO/ITH/2002/WD/4: English|French
• Provisional list of participants
  RIO/ITH/2002/WD/5: English
• Comparative table of priority domains covered by regional and international intergovernmental organizations
  RIO/ITH/2002/WD/6: English|French
• Impacts of the first Proclamation of the nineteen masterpieces proclaimed oral and intangible heritage of humanity – critical analysis
  RIO/ITH/2002/WD/7: English|French
• Defining the Scope of the Term “Intangible Cultural Heritage”, by Peter Seitel
  RIO/ITH/2002/WD/8: English|French
• Priority domains selected for the Proclamation in the field of intangible cultural heritage and suggestions for a future international convention (A report on the Elche meeting of the Proclamation), by Ralph Regenvanu
  RIO/ITH/2002/WD/9: English
• Draft Action Plan
  RIO/ITH/2002/WD/10: English|French
• Statement of Her Excellency Mrs A. Bennani, Ambassador of Morocco to Unesco
  RIO/ITH/2002/WD/11: English|French

Information documents

• Document 31 C/43: preparation of a new international standard-setting instrument for the safeguarding of the intangible cultural heritage
  RIO/ITH/2002/INF/1 pt. 1: English
• Resolution adopted by the General Conference at its 31st session (31 C/Resolution 30)
  RIO/ITH/2002/INF/1 pt. 2: English
• UNESCO Universal Declaration on Cultural Diversity
  RIO/ITH/2002/INF/2: English
• A Global Assessment of the 1989 Recommendation on the Safeguarding of Traditional Culture and Folklore: Local Empowerment and International Co-operation, Washington D.C., June 1999. Final report
  RIO/ITH/2002/INF/3: English|French
• Developing a New Standard-setting Instrument for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage: Elements for Consideration
  RIO/ITH/2002/INF/4: English
• International Round Table on “Intangible Cultural Heritage: Working Definitions”, Turin, 14-17 March 2001. Final Report
  RIO/ITH/2002/INF/5: English|French
• International Jury for the Proclamation by UNESCO of Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity, Extraordinary Meeting, Elche, 21-23 September 2001. Final report
  RIO/ITH/2002/INF/6: English|French
• Chronological table of past activities for normative action and the Proclamation of masterpieces of the oral and intangible heritage of humanity programme
  RIO/ITH/2002/INF/7: English|French
• Chronological table of future activities for normative action and the Proclamation of masterpieces of the oral and intangible heritage of humanity programme
  RIO/ITH/2002/INF/8: English|French
• Rules of procedure concerning recommendations to Member States and international conventions covered by the terms of Article IV, paragraph 4 of the Constitution (abstract of UNESCO basic texts)
  RIO/ITH/2002/INF/9: English in preparation|French in preparation
• Brochure of the First Proclamation of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity
  RIO/ITH/2002/INF/10: English
• Guide for the Presentation of Candidatures Files for the Proclamation of Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity, and 1989 Recommendation for the Safeguarding of Traditional Culture and Folklore (annex III)
  RIO/ITH/2002/INF/11: English
• Definitions of “intangible cultural heritage” in use by various Member States
  RIO/ITH/2002/INF/12: English-French
• Working definitions of “intangible cultural heritage” in use by intergovernmental organizations
  RIO/ITH/2002/INF/13: English-French
• Working definitions of “intangible cultural heritage” in use by non-governmental organizations
  RIO/ITH/2002/INF/14: English-French
• Brazilian Decree N. 3.551 (4 August 2000) instituting the registry of cultural assets of an intangible nature
  RIO/ITH/2002/INF/15: English|Spanish
• 1972 Convention concerning the protection of the world cultural and natural heritage
  RIO/ITH/2002/INF/16: English
• Operational guidelines for the implementation of the World Heritage Convention
  RIO/ITH/2002/INF/17: English|French