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Citizens' perceptions of World Heritage values: the case of Cuenca, Ecuador
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Purpose This paper aims to study possible differences between the Outstanding Universal Value (OUV) defined in the designation of Cuenca as a World Heritage (WH) site and its inhabitants' perceptions of heritage value. The study is based on research conducted in the historic centre of Cuenca in Ecuador, which was accorded WH status in 1999. Design/methodology/approach The research employs both quantitative and qualitative methodologies, providing a complementary approach to the research subject. Quantitative research involved a probability survey of 400 informants randomly selected from the population of the canton of Cuenca, while qualitative research included 40 semi-structured interviews with residents and traders in the historic centre and 150 further written consultations with residents of the city.
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MOLINA NEIRA, Bárbara, ELJURI JARAMILLO, Gabriela and ROIGÉ, Xavier. Citizens' perceptions of World Heritage values: the case of Cuenca, Ecuador. Journal of Cultural Heritage Management and Sustainable Development. 2023. ISSN 2044-1266. [consulted: 18 of August of 2026]. Available at: https://hdl.handle.net/2445/208095