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The activity focuses on Tibetan cultural preservation and livelihoods for communities in the Tibetan areas of China.

The activity engages local Tibetan communities to map their culture and enables communities to use their heritage as a tool in their economic development.

This involves showcasing Tibetan cultural heritage through cultural tourism, and promoting the development, protection and marketing of artisan traditions.

The activity will also utilize cutting edge technology to digitize, archive, display and share both tangible and intangible Tibetan cultural traditions and art forms.

Impacts of the activity include increased use and promotion of Tibetan language, increased documentation and dissemination of Tibetan culture, and identification of preservation priorities based on cultural mapping activities.

In the livelihoods sphere, the activity will improve the quality, standards and business opportunities for Tibetan artisans and increase artisan sector competitiveness.