An approach to risk management and preservation of cultural heritage in multi identity and multi managed sites: Al-Haram Al-Ibrahimi/Abraham's Tombs of the Patriarchs in Al-Khalil/Hebron

2016 ◽  
Vol 20 ◽  
pp. 709-714 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rabab Alshweiky ◽  
Zeynep Gül Ünal
Keyword(s):  
Risk Management ◽  
Cultural Heritage

scholarly journals Cultural Heritage and natural disasters: the insurance choice of the Italian Cathedrals

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Francesco De Masi ◽  
Donatella Porrini
Keyword(s):  
Risk Management ◽  
Cultural Heritage ◽  
Natural Disasters ◽  
Economic Value ◽  
Risk Management Strategy ◽  
Insurance Contracts ◽  
System A ◽  
Insurance Choice ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
The Empirical Analysis

Abstract Given the threat of natural disasters to Cultural Heritage, this paper aims to investigate how the use of the insurance instrument contributes to the definition of an adequate risk management strategy. The analysis focuses on the role that insurance can play both by supplying policies covering damage and proactively stimulating prevention behaviors, taking into consideration information imperfections (i.e., adverse selection, moral hazard and charity hazard). Through a survey among Italian Dioceses, data about the diffusion of insurance contracts were collected together with other qualitative and quantitative elements linked to the decisional process of insuring Italian Cathedrals. The empirical analysis shows that the administrators of the Dioceses are aware of the economic value of the cultural assets and in safeguarding the Cathedrals they identify in the insurance system a useful and efficient risk management instrument.

scholarly journals GESTIÓN DE RIESGOS DEL PATRIMONIO CULTURAL: ALCANCES PARA EL PATRIMONIO HISTÓRICO INMUEBLE

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (7) ◽  
pp. 145 ◽  
Author(s):  
Clary Diana Santander Cjuno
Keyword(s):  
Risk Management ◽  
Cultural Heritage ◽  
Cultural Property ◽  
Heritage Management ◽  
Contemporary Society ◽  
Cultural Heritage Management ◽  
Private Organization ◽  
Palabras Clave ◽  
Toma De Decisiones ◽  
Historical Heritage

El presente artículo relaciona conceptos básicos de la gestión de patrimonio y la gestión de ries- gos del patrimonio cultural (GRPC). Para abordar este tema se parte por delinear ciertos conceptos cruciales sobre patrimonio cultural, pues la teoría formulada al respecto es dinámica, cambiante y resulta de gran importancia para la sociedad actual. Para abordar la temática central se han utiliza- do conceptos vinculados con los riesgos, el patrimonio cultural y su gestión, para posteriormente integrarlos con mayor detalle al enfoque aquí abordado. Finalmente, se han incluido los aspectos más relevantes de la metodología desarrollada por el Instituto Canadiense de Conservación (CCI), el Centro Internacional de Estudios para la Conservación y la Restauración de los Bienes Culturales (ICCROM), y la Agencia de los Países Bajos para el Patrimonio Cultural (RCE). La gestión de riesgo abarca la evaluación, análisis, propuestas, planes y otros aspectos vinculados a la práctica de una organización pública/privada, con el objetivo de minimizar el riesgo en el momento de la toma de decisiones sobre la gestión del patrimonio cultural. Palabras clave.-Gestión de riesgos, patrimonio cultural, patrimonio histórico inmueble. ABSTRACTThis article connects basic concepts to heritage management and risk management of cultural heri- tage. Thus, to tackle this subject, it starts with a picture of the concepts of cultural heritage, since the theory about it is dynamic, changing, and very important for contemporary society. In order to ad- dress the central topic, concepts related to risks, cultural heritage and their management have been employed, to then integrate them with greater detail to the approach studied here. Finally, the most relevant aspects of the methodology developed by the Canadian Conservation Institute (ICC), the International Center for the Study of the Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Property (ICCROM) and the Cultural Heritage Agency of the Netherlands (RCE) have been included. Risk management encompasses the evaluation, analysis, proposals, plans and other aspects related to the practice of a public/private organization in order to minimize risk when decision making about cultural heritage management occurs. Keywords.-Risk management, cultural heritage, historical heritage assets.

scholarly journals Risk management for sustainable restoration of immovable cultural heritage, part 1: PRM framework

2014 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 149-165 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nur Atakul ◽  
Muhammad Jamaluddin Thaheem ◽  
Alberto De Marco
Keyword(s):  
Risk Management ◽  
Cultural Heritage ◽  
Construction Management ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Application Framework ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Construction Engineering ◽  
Future Studies ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to introduce and develop a knowledge base for the restoration industry to understand and deal with risks arising in restoration projects in a sustainable way. Restoration projects face a number of risks and are viewed unfavorably. The research study, therefore, is expected to generate interest and debate among the professional and researcher community in the arena of restoration of built cultural heritage for formally applying Project Management (PM) and Project Risk management (PRM) theories and practices. Design/methodology/approach – The research method consists of reviewing published literature and analyzing the dynamics of restoration industry (both from academic and practitioner point of view) in order to propose an application framework. Building upon and taking inspiration from the fundamentals of Construction Management, the proposed framework aims at methodically applying risk management within the proposed PM stages. Findings – Research results confirm that the restoration industry has not yet exposed to formal PM and PRM theories and practices to a greater level. The restoration projects are not necessarily so sustainable in their approach. Thus, there is enormous impetus and ensuing incentive for incorporating the formal theories and customized tools. Research limitations/implications – This research attempts to target the exceedingly important area of cultural heritage restoration and the missing aspect of PM and PRM. Further, the proposed framework is an attempt at bridging communication gaps between management and restoration experts. Thus, it highlights the importance of scientifically and effectively managing restoration projects. Nevertheless, this uniting attempt has its own risks in terms of terminologies, technical language, and the understanding of risk and its management which may be the effective limitations. Since in the field of engineering as well, the foundation of PM and PRM areas of knowledge finds its traces in Construction Management – which is further an application of management in construction engineering – therefore, it is rather challenging to reconcile knowledge from different areas. Practical implications – The paper explores issues concerning sustainability of restoration projects based on their use of PM and PRM. Results are expected to help stakeholders of restoration projects understand and apply the proposed PRM framework. This study is also aimed to develop a foundation for dissemination of PM and PRM knowledge in the restoration industry, and provide an impetus for future studies to examine how restoration projects can deal with risky situations. Social implications – The paper explores the sustainable development aspects of restoration projects in order to help stakeholders of built cultural heritage make critical decisions because if not managed properly, risks in a restoration project may either cause project failure or damage the historical buildings. Therefore, from a sustainable perspective, it is imperative that stakeholders identify, analyze, control and manage risks before commencing the restoration activities. Originality/value – The study is an original effort in examining the penetration of PM and PRM practices in restoration industry. Based on it, the study proposes an original framework for application of formal PRM for restoration projects. Results are of relevance in today's world where risks hinder and sustainability guides the decision making.

scholarly journals Earth Observation Contribution to Cultural Heritage Disaster Risk Management: Case Study of Eastern Mediterranean Open Air Archaeological Monuments and Sites

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (8) ◽  
pp. 1330 ◽  
Author(s):  
Athos Agapiou ◽  
Vasiliki Lysandrou ◽  
Diofantos G. Hadjimitsis
Keyword(s):  
Risk Management ◽  
Cultural Heritage ◽  
Eastern Mediterranean ◽  
Critical Role ◽  
Eastern Mediterranean Region ◽  
Satellite Observation ◽  
Disaster Risk ◽  
Earth Observation ◽  
Disaster Risk Management ◽  
Management Case Study

Disaster risk management (DRM) for cultural heritage is a complex task that requires multidisciplinary cooperation. This short communication underlines the critical role of satellite remote sensing (also known as earth observation) in DRM in dealing with various hazards for cultural heritage sites and monuments. Here, satellite observation potential is linked with the different methodological steps of the DRM cycle. This is achieved through a short presentation of recent paradigms retrieved from research studies and the Scopus scientific repository. The communication focuses on the Eastern Mediterranean region, an area with an indisputable wealth of archaeological sites. Regarding the cultural heritage type, this article considers relevant satellite observation studies implemented in open-air archaeological monuments and sites. The necessity of this communication article emerged while trying to bring together earth observation means, cultural heritage needs, and DRM procedures.

scholarly journals Understanding the Impacts of the October 2017 Portugal Wildfires on Cultural Heritage

Heritage ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 2580-2598
Author(s):  
Rui Figueiredo ◽  
Esmeralda Paupério ◽  
Xavier Romão
Keyword(s):  
Risk Management ◽  
Cultural Heritage ◽  
Natural Hazards ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Local Information ◽  
Central Portugal ◽  
The One ◽  
Research Initiatives ◽  
Burnt Areas ◽  
Cultural Sector

In a changing world where the frequency of natural hazards is increasing, the consequences of disasters on cultural heritage assets are still not well understood. This can be attributed to shortcomings in existing risk management practices and to the fact that disaster consequences in the cultural sector are seldom recorded in a structured manner. On 15 October 2017, an extreme wildfire event took place in Portugal, causing significant human and material losses. However, little information is available about its impacts on cultural heritage. This article describes a study that was carried out to identify cultural heritage assets affected by the event in inland central Portugal, and the types of impacts that they withstood, based on local information collected from a sample of municipalities estimated to have been the most affected. The municipalities were selected based on a geospatial analysis supported by maps of estimated burnt areas and national datasets of cultural heritage. The information provided by the municipalities is comprehensively reported and discussed. Although the consequences of the wildfires on cultural heritage were not particularly severe, relevant direct and indirect damage occurred, and further indirect consequences may arise in the future as a result of the event. Improved knowledge and awareness regarding wildfire risk management for cultural heritage assets, supported by research initiatives such the one presented here, are called for.

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