Influencing change in heritage policy, strategy and approaches in Oman, through the government adoption and dissemination of policy document that has shifted government approach towards heritage management, conservation and sustainable tourism approaches and principles.
Helping developing unique community cooperative initiative in Oman, with active role in heritage management and sustainable tourism, working closely with the local community and the government.
Helping community and government and private stakeholders realise sustainable tourism development and heritage management goals, through detailed planning, architectural design (restoration, rebuilding and new development), and adaptive reuse measures.
Impacting on wider society, culture and creativity, through enhanced/altered public perception of Omani history and heritage, and through high-quality contemporary design interventions within historic and museum contexts.
Capacity building within the government, private sector, NGOs and academic sectors in Oman, Sri Lanka, India, Morocco and the UK, through training of early and mid-career government employees and professionals in the private sector in heritage management, heritage best practice dissemination, adaptive reuse methods and skills development.
Academic impact through the dissemination of new, world-leading knowledge, and through the altered academic understanding from development and use of course material for wider educational purposes.
