International Institute for the Study of Nomadic Civilizations
Name
International Institute for the Study of Nomadic Civilizations en
Name in Original Language
Нүүдлийн Соёл Иргэншлийг Судлах Олон Улсын Хүрээлэн
Type
Research Institute
Description
The mission of the Institute is to build an international network for nomadic studies, to deal with the possibilities and requirements of contemporary scientific and multidisciplinary research, with relevant issues including preservation and conservation of the unique historical and cultural heritage of nomadic peoples. As well as sensitize policymakers and societies to the needs and concerns of nomadic communities and assist the Nomads in overcoming the challenges, they face in today’s world.
To pursue its mission, the Institute has set the following objectives based on agreements and memorandums signed between the Government of Mongolia, the Member States and UNESCO:
1) Further knowledge of nomadic cultures and their contribution to world civilization, and, through an interdisciplinary approach, promote the understanding and appreciation of links between the past, present and future, and thus contribute towards the renewal of intercultural dialogue in the regions concerned;
2) Contribute, based on fundamental and applied research, to the advancement of the nomadic peoples, assisting the nomads better to meet the needs and requirements of today’s world, and preserving their cultural identity, their values and ways of life;
3) Advise political opinion leaders and development planners by providing research-based recommendations for development planning in the nomadic living space;
4) Provide a framework for a multidisciplinary study of nomadic civilizations in which scholars, and in particular young scholars, will be able to further their research in relevant disciplines.
FUNCTIONS:
To achieve the above objectives, the Institute exercises the following functions covering a broad spectrum of disciplines relevant to the study of nomadic cultures and civilizations:
1) Instigate, co-ordinate and conduct joint research projects, expeditions and field research, and publish the results and findings for;
2) Hold interregional and international conferences, workshops and symposia regularly;
3) Assist in training researchers, in particular young researchers, encourage their professional development and promote the exchange of specialists;
4) Provide advice and recommendations on general or specific issues concerning the restoration, preservation and protection of the tangible and intangible cultural heritage of nomadic people.
To pursue its mission, the Institute has set the following objectives based on agreements and memorandums signed between the Government of Mongolia, the Member States and UNESCO:
1) Further knowledge of nomadic cultures and their contribution to world civilization, and, through an interdisciplinary approach, promote the understanding and appreciation of links between the past, present and future, and thus contribute towards the renewal of intercultural dialogue in the regions concerned;
2) Contribute, based on fundamental and applied research, to the advancement of the nomadic peoples, assisting the nomads better to meet the needs and requirements of today’s world, and preserving their cultural identity, their values and ways of life;
3) Advise political opinion leaders and development planners by providing research-based recommendations for development planning in the nomadic living space;
4) Provide a framework for a multidisciplinary study of nomadic civilizations in which scholars, and in particular young scholars, will be able to further their research in relevant disciplines.
FUNCTIONS:
To achieve the above objectives, the Institute exercises the following functions covering a broad spectrum of disciplines relevant to the study of nomadic cultures and civilizations:
1) Instigate, co-ordinate and conduct joint research projects, expeditions and field research, and publish the results and findings for;
2) Hold interregional and international conferences, workshops and symposia regularly;
3) Assist in training researchers, in particular young researchers, encourage their professional development and promote the exchange of specialists;
4) Provide advice and recommendations on general or specific issues concerning the restoration, preservation and protection of the tangible and intangible cultural heritage of nomadic people.
Country
Mongolia
Address
Central Cultural Palace-7, Sukhbaatar Square-3, Sukhbaatar district, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
Tel
(+976) 11 315100
secretariat@unesco-iisnc.com
Website
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