The Butrint Management Foundation was established pursuant to the 2018 Law on Cultural Heritage and Museums and the Cooperation Agreement of 24 February 2021 between the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Albania and the Albanian-American Development Foundation (AADF).
Through the indirect management model, the Foundation is committed to the preservation and protection of Cultural Heritage, the provision of public access and visitor services, the promotion of its values, and the advancement of research and academic activities. It also oversees the management, use, circulation, and archaeological activities associated with Cultural Heritage, ensuring its sustainable development through the provision of adequate financial resources and specialized expertise. The Foundation’s mission is to safeguard, enhance, and develop Cultural Heritage throughout the duration of the indirect management period.
The Foundation’s scope of activity encompasses the following:
- Ensuring the efficient administration of Cultural Property through management models best suited to its protection, preservation, and sustainable development.
- Managing human, financial, and intellectual resources to support the effective stewardship of Cultural Property.
- Undertaking activities related to the preservation, protection, conservation, and enhancement of Cultural Property.
- Organizing cultural and social initiatives that promote Cultural Property, local traditions, and cultural values.
- Conducting archaeological research and excavations in support of Cultural Property and related heritage assets.
- Supporting scientific research and organizing conferences, seminars, and other academic activities in the fields of archaeology, cultural heritage, and related disciplines.
- Organizing training programmes, seminars, scholarship schemes, conferences, discussions, and educational initiatives aimed at strengthening professional capacities for the management and development of Cultural Property.
- Cooperating with similar institutions and organizations in Albania and abroad to enhance the effectiveness of the Foundation’s activities.
- Producing and disseminating publications, including printed materials and digital editions.
- Undertaking fundraising activities to support the preservation and development of Cultural Property, as well as the strengthening of the Foundation’s human, intellectual, and financial resources.
- Supporting and contributing to legislative and policy initiatives in the field of cultural heritage.
- Supporting and participating in local development initiatives that contribute to the advancement of the surrounding area.
- Organizing and participating in regional, national, and international events and initiatives that promote Cultural Property in particular and cultural heritage in general.
- Carrying out economic, tourism-related, and social activities that contribute to the development of the Foundation’s capacities, in accordance with applicable Albanian legislation.
