Cultural Corridors of South East Europe

Expert Networks

Expert Network, Varna Forum

Expert Network, Varna Forum
For the elaboration of the project of the Varna Declaration in 2005 a workgroup has been created – a network of experts from UNESCO, the Council of Europe, the European Commission, ICOMOS and Bulgaria, covering the twin profiles of cultural heritage and cultural tourism. They have constantly exchanged opinions on the consecutive versions of the project in a virtual expert forum and on working meetings. At the Forum in Varna, the experts presented the project of the Declaration before the politicians and provoke a vivid debate. The “Varna” Network reveals the opportunities of reaching a convergention of the experts’ points-of-view, as well as of realizing a successful dialogue between experts and politicians.