Objective:

Joint research projects with international partners in heritage, textiles, fashion, agriculture, and tourism.

Duration: 6–24 months

Key Activities:

• Joint research proposal development
• Collaborative fieldwork and data analysis
• Exchange of researchers and students
• Publication in peer-reviewed journals
• Conferences and symposia

Objective:

Capacity-building for faculty, professionals, and graduate students in key heritage and development areas.

Duration: 1–4 weeks (short-term) or 3–6 months (advanced training)

Topics:

• Sustainable heritage management
• Textile conservation and design innovation
• •Agricultural heritage practices
• Tourism entrepreneurship
• Research methodology and grant writing

Objective:

Skill-based learning for early-career professionals and researchers.

Duration: 3–10 days

Format: Blended (online + in-person)

Sample Courses:

• “Digital Documentation of Heritage Assets”
• “Fashion Heritage and Identity”
• “Agri-Tourism Strategy and Planning”
• “Cultural Landscape Mapping”

Objective:

Enhance professional skills for mid- and senior-level practitioners.

Duration: 2–6 weeks (flexible, modular)

Focus Areas:

• Policy and governance in heritage sectors
• Heritage-based entrepreneurship
• Innovation in heritage textiles
• Project management for cultural development
• Climate resilience and cultural sustainability

Objective:

Promote knowledge exchange and community engagement.

Duration: 1–3 days

Target Audience: Local government, NGOs, academia, community leaders

Themes:

• “Reviving Indigenous Agricultural Practices”
• “Heritage Fashion and Global Markets”
• “Youth and Cultural Heritage”
• “Tourism Planning in Heritage Landscapes”