An institutional framework model for cultural agencies in disaster management of endangered cultural heritage: the case of the Directorate General of Foundations, Türkiye

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2025-1-06

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Çiçek, Ümit Gökhan

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The conservation of cultural heritage in the face of disasters and emergencies has become an important topic in recent years. Since the early 1990s, designated as the "Decade for the Reduction of Losses Caused by Disasters," there has been a growing interest in various concepts within this field. This evolving terminology has directed specialized research in risk assessment, emergency interventions, and effective recovery methods, particularly concerning movable cultural assets like museum collections. It has been observed that while much of the literature on this topic has focused on specific disaster management factors related to cultural heritage, few studies have explored the institutional requirements and essential components that cultural agencies must implement. To address this gap, a framework titled the "Institutional Framework Model for Cultural Heritage Disaster Management” is proposed in the thesis. This model aims to provide a comprehensive approach to disaster management for cultural institutions. It has been developed through comprehensive research that includes a literature review, assessments of established international practices, methodologies, and frameworks, as well as an evaluation of disaster management systems and institutions in different contexts. Additionally, the study identifies critical components of institutional disaster management by analyzing recurring concepts and issues revealed in the literature review. The proposed institutional framework is examined through the practices of Türkiye’s Directorate General of Foundations, one of the most significant cultural institutions. Evaluation results indicate that although the agency has strong financial structure and adequate personnel, it lacks a comprehensive policy framework and an effective collaborative infrastructure. These limitations hinder the institution's ability to manage cultural heritage properly during disasters. As a result, the existing measures are insufficient to address significant emergencies that could lead to serious cultural heritage loss.

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Endangered cultural heritage, Institutional disaster management, Cultural institutions, Capacity building

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https://hdl.handle.net/11511/113445

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Graduate School of Natural and Applied Sciences, Thesis