The
Historic Cities Support Programme (HCSP) was established in 1991 as part
of the Aga Khan Trust for Culture.
It
promotes urban rehabilitation efforts in historic cities throughout the
Muslim world.
HCSP provides planning assistance and technical support to national
institutions, local government bodies and community
groups.
It endeavors to apply international restoration standards and
disseminate appropriate urban conservation practices.
Its initiatives go beyond physical interventions and strive to
improve living conditions as well as promote social and economic
development in the communities concerned.
The more these development efforts are rooted in communityneeds,
local resources and cultural values, the more
they are likely to succeed and be sustainable over the
long-term
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