‘…to exercise in all loyalty, discretion and conscience’: on insider research and the World Heritage Convention

What is it about?

The article explores insider research in the international World Heritage bureaucracy. Insider researchers refer to individuals conducting research on a system they are part of. We examine peer-reviewed journal articles by individuals working at or on behalf of the core international institutions implementing the World Heritage Convention, such as the World Heritage Centre. Coding articles we explore the themes and topics tackled in these articles and addresses the strengths and weaknesses of insider research within the World Heritage context.

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Why is it important?

The article is the first within the field of World Heritage to examine how your status as an insider impacts your ability to conduct free and independent research. It draws attention to the challenge of balancing institutional loyalty with the role of researcher.