The present Country Profile is based on the report commissioned by Med Culture in 2014, and authored by Christiane Dabdoub Nasser. The data published under this country profile reflect the independent views of the author.

Bio:

A cultural professional specialising in formulating project strategies and streamlining their implementation, with expertise in the fields of research, communications and public relations Christiane was Head of the Technical and Monitoring Unit for the EU-funded programme Euromed Heritage IV(www.euromedheritage.net) from 2003-2008, which promoted cultural heritage preservation and development throughout the Mediterranean. She was also part of the core team of Bethlehem 2000 Project, a multi-sectoral development project designed to raise the global profile of Bethlehem in the run up to the Millennium celebrations. She co-founded the Centre of Cultural Heritage Preservation in 2001 and became involved in cultural heritage, and community development in the Bethlehem region, and in programmes of work supported by international organisations including UNESCO, UNDP, World Bank, Sida and the EU. She is currently leading the Eu-funded regional programme Med Culture.