Our approach

 

Our Approach


Our work is characterized by a collaborative approach. We uphold a high standard of ethics and working inclusive is our core value. We offer a ‘culture-conscious’ approach befitting for each different local context. Of some activities the CIE is initiator, of others the CIE joins existing initiatives and contributes through its specific knowledge and know-how. In all cases partnerships are considered essential for any further development and the sustainability of these activities in the future.

 

Network of affiliated experts

The CIE has an active network of affiliated experts who often work with us. They have expertise in the field of restoration, building history, museology, archives and archaeology. Our experts are available for advice, training and consultancies.

 

Academic Network

The CIE maintains relations with various national and international institutes. A broad academic network is important for the mission of the CIE as expert- and network-organisation. This network is, so far, predominantly based on the activities developed around maritime and underwater cultural heritage, mutual cultural heritage, migration history and contact archaeology.

 

Cultural Heritage Connections

The CIE has initiated the platform Cultural Heritage Connections. It brings together experts, projects, and organisations in the field of international heritage cooperation. The emphasis is on mutual cultural heritage: heritage that is shared between two or more countries. It is a platform for information exchange and a documentation centre for projects. The platform offers Dutch and foreign partners access to knowledge and expertise concerning international heritage projects.

Find the platform at www.culturalheritageconnections.org

 

Services

Together with our network we offer interdisciplinary heritage services such as inventories of heritage activities and analyses and evaluation of heritage policies and strategies. We are available for a wide variety of training and advice services, and are highly experienced in the management of intercultural and interdisciplinary heritage projects and programmes.