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I. To contribute to the promotion of culture and art of Central Asia world-wide through the development of Web sites, CD-ROM on cultural heritage of Central Asia and virtual exhibition of heritage of Central Asia.

II. To enhance expertise pertinent to the research and preservation of Central Asian culture and art through the use of telematics applications by means of email discussion groups, distance education training course on preservation of cultural heritage in arm conflicts, training courses on 3-D modeling and GIS techniques, and the development of electronic cataloguing systems at the National Museums and in Fine Art Museums.

We hope that the project will contribute to accomplishing the following objectives:

-to boost scientific research and the exchange of expertise on Central Asian cultural and natural treasures;

-to establish visibility of the target groups in Central Asia on the Internet;

-to ensure constant supply of first-hand information and certified

data on Central Asian culture and art;

-to transfer skills for the information society to cultural and natural scientists both in the EU and in Central Asia;

-to create a positive and attractive image of the region and promote cultural tourism in Central Asia;

-to promote better understanding of each other's cultures in Western Europe and Central Asia;

-to promote international cooperation-operation and to facilitate the integration of Central Asia into the world community;

NGO "Manas Legacy XXI Century"
Ms Svetlana Kydykbaeva, Project Co-ordinator
Address: Pushkin str., 15, 720040, Bishkek, the Kyrgyz Republic

Mr Jumali M.Mumynkulov,
Director of the State Historical Museum of the Kyrgyz Republic

Ms Zuhra T.Jamankulova
Former Minister of Culture, Deputy Director for Science -
Address: (pin) 720000, Alatoo Square, Bishkek, the Kyrgyz Republic

Uzbekistan:

HeritageNet Centre in Uzbekistan, Oltyn Meros Foundation
Ms Khurshida Mambetova, Project Coordinator
Address: 6, Shodlik Str., 700000, Tashkent, Uzbekistan

Mr Alexey Arapov
Director CMI Group
Mr Yury Kokozidi
Multimedia expert, CD-ROM Production
Address: 56, H.Abdullaev ave, Tashkent, 700143, Uzbekistan
tel./fax: 371-1629561

Turkmenistan:

Secretariat of the Turkmenistan National Commission for UNESCO
Mr. Kouvandyk Poladov, Project Co-ordinator
Address: 15 Bitarap, Turkmenistan, 744000, Ashgabat, Turkmenistan

Kazakhstan: