Italy: Our Host Country
Italy is UNESCO’s most notable donor in terms of voluntary contributions, with large donations on an extrabudgetary basis.
UNESCO has longstanding and solid cooperation with the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (in particular with the Directorate General for Development Cooperation and the Directorate General for Cultural Promotion and Cooperation) and the Ministry of University and Research.
Italian Financial Contribution
The Italian Government in an agreement signed in 1995 undertook to provide, free of charge, appropriate premises in Venice and yearly financial contributions amounting to 2.5 billion Italian Lire (€ 1,291,142).
UNESCO Venice Office can seek and accept other contributions. General guidelines are formulated and recommended by the Governing bodies - More
Premises at Palazzo Zorzi
In an agreement signed in 1996 by the Government of Italy, the Municipality of Venice and UNESCO, the palace known as “Palazzo Zorzi” was put at our disposal.
The Italian Government provided to the Municipality the amount of five billion Lire with which the premises were fully restored and adapted for our Bureau.
Sites on the World Heritage List
Italy has more sites (41) inscribed on the World Heritage List than any other country.
The historical centres of Florence, Rome, Pienza, Naples and Venice and its Lagoon are all on the List. Italy also contributes to a number of heritage-related projects - More
Links
- ICCROM – International Centre for the Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Property
- Recovery of Illegally Exported Artworks
- Cultural and Archaeological Patrimony
- Scientific and Technological Cooperation