CEU Electronic Theses and Dissertations, 2025
| Author | Assadilayeva, Karina |
|---|---|
| Title | Formal Mechanisms and Community Voices: Reassessing Architectural Heritage Governance in Kazakhstan |
| Summary | This thesis investigates the legal, policy, and institutional frameworks governing architectural heritage protection in Kazakhstan, with a particular focus on the city of Semey. It argues that the current top-down system fails to adequately safeguard built heritage. The research highlights how centralized governance models marginalize community voices and limit local engagement, often resulting in the deterioration or destruction of historically significant buildings. Drawing on thematic analysis and case studies from Semey, the study identifies critical gaps in existing legislation and practices. It further examines international frameworks such as the Faro Convention and the Historic Urban Landscape (HUL) approach, exploring how their participatory and integrated principles could address Kazakhstan’s systemic shortcomings. The study recommends clarifying legal definitions, creating pathways for community-led initiatives, integrating heritage into urban planning, and expanding education and training programs. Ultimately, this thesis advocates for a more inclusive model of heritage governance—one that balances formal mechanisms with grassroots involvement to ensure the sustainable protection of architectural heritage. |
| Supervisor | Katalin Szende |
| Department | Historical Studies MA |
| Full text | https://www.etd.ceu.edu/2025/assadilayeva_karina.pdf |
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