The roles of stakeholders in the preservation and promotion of cultural heritage values in Hanoi city

Abstract

The conservation and promotion of cultural heritage values in Hanoi have consistently been matters of significant social concern in the context of contemporary renewal and development. In particular, the enactment of the 2024 Law on Cultural Heritage clearly delineates the responsibilities of relevant stakeholders—including local communities, researchers, managers, and media professionals—across various dimensions of cultural heritage conservation and valorization in Hanoi. Drawing on field surveys, in-depth interviews, and participant observation, the author elucidates the relationship between cultural heritage conservation and valorization. By applying R.Edward Freeman, the article analyzes the roles of different actors in the conservation and promotion of cultural heritage values. The study identifies the current state of stakeholder responsibilities in cultural heritage conservation and, based on these findings, proposes several solutions to enable stakeholders to more clearly assert their roles in enhancing the value of Hanoi’s cultural heritage in the coming period.