Methods of Sustainable Development to Contribute to the Development of World Heritage Sites

在联合国教育、科学和文化组织、国际文化财产保存和修复研究中心的密切合作下，对促进可持续发展的方法进行了研究。研究的第一部分是对“综合保护方法”发展的文献综述。在有关国际组织以及区域组织和高等教育机构，特别是在亚洲，进行了各种访谈。此外，还分析了亚洲世界遗产地面临的问题。通过实地研究密切关注了两个案例：日本的白川村和老挝人民民主共和国的琅勃拉邦。这两个案例都被列为世界遗产作为住宅区。这些研究确定了具体的活动，反映了保护和发展遗址的“综合保护方法”。作为综合保护方法的一部分，与琅勃拉邦的La Maison du Patrimoine合作，进行了需求评估，以确定如何以及何种具体信息技术可以有效地促进琅勃拉邦的发展。数据库管理系统和知识亭的开发被认为是最需要的领域，信息技术可以提供积极的影响。在联合国人居署组织的国际论坛上，东京理工大学与教科文组织共同组织了一次题为“水与城市发展”的会议，邀请了来自5个国家的9名国际专家。研究成果已在国际会议和国家研讨会上作了介绍，并在老挝人民民主共和国万象的文化和信息部作了介绍。

In close collaboration with United Nations Educational Scientific Cultural Organization, International Center for the Study of the Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Property, the study was conducted on methods of promoting sustainable development. The first part of the study focused on the literature review on the development of "Integrated Conservation Approach". Various interviews were conducted at International organization concerned, as well as regional organizations and higher educational institutions, particularly in Asia. Further, problems that World Heritage sites are facing in Asia were analyzed. Two cases were closely looked at through field studies : Shirakawa-mura in Japan and Luang Prabang in Lao PDR. Both cases are inscribed as World Heritage Sites as residential districts. The studies identified specific activities reflecting "Integrated Conservation Approach" to preservation and development of the sites. In cooperation with La Maison du Patrimoine in Luang Prabang as a part of Integrated Conservation Approach, needs assessment was conducted to identify how and what kind of specific information technology could contribute effectively to the development of Luang Prabang. Development of database management system and Knowledge Kiosk were found to be most needs areas which information technology can provide positive influence. At the International Forum organized by UNHABITAT, Tokyo Tech co-organized a session "Water and Urban Development" with UNESCO, inviting 9 international experts from 5 countries. Research results have been presented at international conferences and national seminars, as well as presenting at the Ministry of Culture and Information in Vientiane, Lao PDR.