19 March. The Rathgen Research Laboratory with the National Museums, Berlin in collaboration with ICCROM is organizing an international seminar on public-private partnerships in the management of cultural assets.

The event is being held with the cooperation of the German Commission for UNESCO and is supported by the Foreign Office of the Federal Republic of Germany on the occasion of the German presidency of the EU Council 2007.

The following topics will be addressed:

• Analysis of the current situation: successful models of Public-Private
  Partnership in Conservation and Site Management (case studies);
• Discussion on issues raised in both public and private conservation and site management (economic aspects, technology transfer, tourism and private sector involvement, quality control of outsourced works, conservation and conservation science as assets for European competitiveness );
• Implications of private-public partnerships ( legal, ethical, professional implications of privatisation in conservation and cultural heritage management, aspects of training and teaching - employment prospects for conservators.

The seminar is open to everyone. The subject matter is of particular interest to museum, conservation and tourism professionals involved in decision and policy making with respect to the management of cutural assets. A certificate of attendance will be granted.

Information:
e.weilert (at) smb.spk-berlin.de
Fax + 49 30 32 67 49 12
Phone + 49 30 32 67 49 19
Web-Site: www.smb.museum/rf

updated on: 7 May, 2007