SUPPORT OF UNESCO/WHC AND UNDP

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) have provided support for the revitalisation of Vilnius Old Town. In 1999-2000 UNESCO/WHC - UN/UNDP Technical Assistance Programme was implemented, which included the promotion of public involvement, the dissemination of information among the population and investors and the improvement of management processes within the Vilnius Old Town Renewal Agency. The brochures "Investors' Guidelines"and "Conservation Guidelines" were published in the framework of this Programme.

In 1999-2003, financial support for a Community Development was provided by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Lithuania, and the aim of this was to involve Old Town residents in the maintenance of Old Town buildings and their surrounding areas and to encourage the setting up of homeowners' associations for residential buildings. Information brochure "Preservation of Authentic Elements of Built Fabric of Vilnius Old Town: Entrance Gates, Doors and Windows" and the leaflet "Program of Study Tours for Youth" were published in the framework of this support programme. There were also series of lectures and excursions for youth organised.