Joanne Orr
With over 30 years of experience in cultural heritage preservation, Joanne Orr has played a pivotal role in shaping international discussions on ICH. As the former CEO of Museums Galleries Scotland (MGS), she was instrumental in enhancing ICH awareness in the UK and successfully registered MGS as the first official UK NGO accredited under the UNESCO 2003 Convention.She has held key positions in organizations such as the ICH NGO Forum, the UNESCO Scotland Committee, and the British Council’s Cultural Protection Fund, earning global recognition for her contributions to the cultural heritage sector. Her recent publication, Practitioner Perspectives on Intangible Cultural Heritage, is widely regarded as an essential resource for heritage protection strategies.