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- Data sheet 1- Governmental and nongovernmental bodies specialized in the field of intangible cultural heritage

This data sheet, preferably filled in electronically^87, is aimed at extensive data-gathering within the framework of the assessments on national capacities for implementing the Convention for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage (please refer to the background document to guide national assessments^88). It will provide comprehensive information on any institutions/organizations active in the field of intangible cultural heritage as referred to in the assessment guidelines.

1. Name Please provide the full official name of the institution/organization, in its original language as well as in French and/or English.

Jordanian Writers Society رابطة الكتاب الأردنيين

2. Address Please provide the complete postal address of the institution/organization, as well as additional contact information such as its telephone or fax numbers, e-mail address, website, etc.

Postal address: Amman P.O Box 9509 Country: Jordan Website: www.kutabjo.org & www.kutabjo.com Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone] E-mail: [e-mail]

3. Status Specify whether the institution/organization is a governmental entity (ministry, university, museum, etc.) or a non-governmental entity (such as associations, organizations, community centres, grassroots associations, clubs, guilds, steering committees, etc.) and indicate its recognized legal personality.

 governmental, please specify:        non-governmental, please specify: Society

4. Date of its founding or approximate duration of its existence Please state when the institution/organization came into existence.

In 1974

5. Geographical scope Please identify the geographical scope where the institution/organization actively operates. Please indicate whether it is primarily local, national, sub-regional or international in scope and specify the location (name of city(es), district(s), country(ies)).

 local  national  regional  international Please specify:      

6. Activities in the field of safeguarding intangible cultural heritage

6.a. Domain(s) in which the institution/organization is active Please check one or more boxes to indicate the primary domains in which the institution/organization is most active. If its activities involve domains other than those listed, please check “other domains” and indicate which domains are concerned.

 oral traditions and expressions  performing arts  social practices, rituals and festive events  knowledge and practices concerning nature and the universe  traditional craftsmanship  other domains - please specify: Publishing Books, Organizing Lectures.

6.b. Primary safeguarding activities in which the institution/organization is involved Please check one or more boxes to indicate the institution/organization’s primary safeguarding activities. If its activities involve safeguarding measures not listed here, please check ‘other safeguarding measures’ and specify which ones are concerned.

 identification, documentation, research (including inventory-making)  preservation, protection  promotion, enhancement  transmission, formal or non-formal education  revitalization  other safeguarding measures - please specify:      

6.c. Description of the institution/organization’s activities Briefly describe the recent activities and relevant experience in safeguarding intangible cultural heritage. Please provide information on the personnel and membership of the institution/organization, describe its competence and expertise in the domain of intangible cultural heritage and explain how its personnel or members acquired such competence.

The Society aims: Stimulate the intellectual and literature activities and expand work to broaden and deepen the reader knowledge about Jordanian intellectual culture. Work to provide appropriate conditions for the growth of potential Jordanian writers and develop the areas of creativity and expression in an atmosphere of intellectual freedom. Inspire the humanitarian aspects and the national literary heritage of Jordan and place it into the of world literature. Promotion of welfare of literary studies, intellectual organizations and provide assistance to writers who do research and studies in the areas of intellectual, literary consistent with the objectives of the Society. Activities : Organizing literary evenings for all writers and non-members of the Jordanian Writers Society who are over the age of 18. They included short stories, children literature, drama, and articles. Intellectual workshops, seminars, lectures and conferences. Evenings of short stories and poetry for the members of the Society. Publications.

7. Experiences in cooperating with communities, groups and intangible cultural heritage practitioners Briefly describe any experiences of the institution/organization in cooperating in a spirit of mutual respect with communities, groups and, where appropriate, individuals that create, maintain and transmit intangible cultural heritage.

By inviting the key persons in this field to deliver public lectures for the local community.

- Data sheet 1- Governmental and nongovernmental bodies specialized in the field of intangible cultural heritage

This data sheet, preferably filled in electronically^89, is aimed at extensive data-gathering within the framework of the assessments on national capacities for implementing the Convention for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage (please refer to the background document to guide national assessments^90). It will provide comprehensive information on any institutions/organizations active in the field of intangible cultural heritage as referred to in the assessment guidelines.

1. Name Please provide the full official name of the institution/organization, in its original language as well as in French and/or English.

American Center of Oriental Research المركز الأمريكي للبحوث الشرقية

2. Address Please provide the complete postal address of the institution/organization, as well as additional contact information such as its telephone or fax numbers, e-mail address, website, etc.

Postal address:P.O Box 2470 Amman 11181 Country: Jordan Website: www.acorjordan.org Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone] E-mail: [e-mail]

3. Status Specify whether the institution/organization is a governmental entity (ministry, university, museum, etc.) or a non-governmental entity (such as associations, organizations, community centres, grassroots associations, clubs, guilds, steering committees, etc.) and indicate its recognized legal personality.

 governmental, please specify:        non-governmental, please specify: Non profit research center

4. Date of its founding or approximate duration of its existence Please state when the institution/organization came into existence.

In 1968

5. Geographical scope Please identify the geographical scope where the institution/organization actively operates. Please indicate whether it is primarily local, national, sub-regional or international in scope and specify the location (name of city(es), district(s), country(ies)).

 local  national  regional  international Please specify: Jordan

6. Activities in the field of safeguarding intangible cultural heritage

6.a. Domain(s) in which the institution/organization is active Please check one or more boxes to indicate the primary domains in which the institution/organization is most active. If its activities involve domains other than those listed, please check “other domains” and indicate which domains are concerned.

 oral traditions and expressions  performing arts  social practices, rituals and festive events  knowledge and practices concerning nature and the universe  traditional craftsmanship  other domains - please specify: Archaeology; Culture Research Management

6.b. Primary safeguarding activities in which the institution/organization is involved Please check one or more boxes to indicate the institution/organization’s primary safeguarding activities. If its activities involve safeguarding measures not listed here, please check ‘other safeguarding measures’ and specify which ones are concerned.

 identification, documentation, research (including inventory-making)  preservation, protection  promotion, enhancement  transmission, formal or non-formal education  revitalization  other safeguarding measures - please specify: Archaeological conservation publication

6.c. Description of the institution/organization’s activities Briefly describe the recent activities and relevant experience in safeguarding intangible cultural heritage. Please provide information on the personnel and membership of the institution/organization, describe its competence and expertise in the domain of intangible cultural heritage and explain how its personnel or members acquired such competence.

The American Center of Oriental Research (ACOR) in Jordan promotes research and publication across disciplines with a special emphasis on archaeology in the region. ACOR’s main activities include a fellowship program for scholars, archaeological excavation and restoration projects, other academic programs and a summer intensive Arabic language institute handled through CAORC. From time to time ACOR hosts public lectures, usually on archaeological topics. It has one of the best libraries for archaeology and Middle Eastern studies in Jordan. Eligible scholars may reside in the ACOR hostel. It is a private, non-profit organization supported by contributions from foundations, corporations and individuals and by funds generated by the Amman operation. Sites: Amman Citadel, Pella, Umm Qais, Madaba, Agaba, Petra

7. Experiences in cooperating with communities, groups and intangible cultural heritage practitioners Briefly describe any experiences of the institution/organization in cooperating in a spirit of mutual respect with communities, groups and, where appropriate, individuals that create, maintain and transmit intangible cultural heritage.

Work closely with the Department of Antiquities, Ministry of Tourism & Antiquities, Petra Development & Tourism Regional Authority

- Data sheet 1- Governmental and nongovernmental bodies specialized in the field of intangible cultural heritage

This data sheet, preferably filled in electronically^91, is aimed at extensive data-gathering within the framework of the assessments on national capacities for implementing the Convention for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage (please refer to the background document to guide national assessments^92). It will provide comprehensive information on any institutions/organizations active in the field of intangible cultural heritage as referred to in the assessment guidelines.

1. Name Please provide the full official name of the institution/organization, in its original language as well as in French and/or English.

Jordan Society for Sustainable Development (JSSD ( الجمعية الأردنية للتنمية المستدامة

2. Address Please provide the complete postal address of the institution/organization, as well as additional contact information such as its telephone or fax numbers, e-mail address, website, etc.

Postal address: 84025-Amman /11181 Jordan Country: Jordan : Website: : www.jssd-jo.org Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone] E-mail: [e-mail]

3. Status Specify whether the institution/organization is a governmental entity (ministry, university, museum, etc.) or a non-governmental entity (such as associations, organizations, community centres, grassroots associations, clubs, guilds, steering committees, etc.) and indicate its recognized legal personality.

 governmental, please specify:       X non-governmental, please specify: Society The main researchers are : Abdel Aziz Mahmoud. Phd / director of the Heritage Revival Center Muhammad Waheep Phd. / Dean of Queen Rania Institute for heritage

4. Date of its founding or approximate duration of its existence Please state when the institution/organization came into existence.

In 1997

5. Geographical scope Please identify the geographical scope where the institution/organization actively operates. Please indicate whether it is primarily local, national, sub-regional or international in scope and specify the location (name of city(es), district(s), country(ies)).

X local  national  regional  international Please specify:

6. Activities in the field of safeguarding intangible cultural heritage

6.a. Domain(s) in which the institution/organization is active Please check one or more boxes to indicate the primary domains in which the institution/organization is most active. If its activities involve domains other than those listed, please check “other domains” and indicate which domains are concerned.

 oral traditions and expressions  performing arts  social practices, rituals and festive events  knowledge and practices concerning nature and the universe  traditional craftsmanship  other domains - please specify: Its mission is: Promotion, support and implementation of principles, policies and practices that lead to sustainable development in Jordan's local environment and communities at both governmental and public levels to preserve Jordan's natural and cultural resources in order to meet the needs of the present and future generations. JSSD is interested in documenting the environmental heritage and conducting seminars and lectures to safeguard it.

6.b. Primary safeguarding activities in which the institution/organization is involved Please check one or more boxes to indicate the institution/organization’s primary safeguarding activities. If its activities involve safeguarding measures not listed here, please check ‘other safeguarding measures’ and specify which ones are concerned.

X identification, documentation, research (including inventory-making)  preservation, protection X promotion, enhancement transmission, formal or non-formal education X revitalization  other safeguarding measures - please specify:      

6.c. Description of the institution/organization’s activities Briefly describe the recent activities and relevant experience in safeguarding intangible cultural heritage. Please provide information on the personnel and membership of the institution/organization, describe its competence and expertise in the domain of intangible cultural heritage and explain how its personnel or members acquired such competence.

JSSD has conducted two pioneering projects on the national level that support the efforts for the protection of the biodiversity in Jordan (Assessment of Species of Diversity in the Southern Araba Rift Vally, Aqaba Birds Observatory). It also conducted : - A survey, anthropology and enrichment project in Ruwaishid province within the ecosystems rehabilitation project 2008-2010. - Local environmental studies

7. Experiences in cooperating with communities, groups and intangible cultural heritage practitioners Briefly describe any experiences of the institution/organization in cooperating in a spirit of mutual respect with communities, groups and, where appropriate, individuals that create maintain and transmit intangible cultural heritage.

- Visiting different parts of the Kingdom and cooperating with the local community to conduct the field and environmental studies that have impacts on these areas.