APSARA National Authority
About
APSARA National Authority
The Authority for the protection of the site and the Management of the Region of Angkor (APSARA National Authority or ANA) was created in 1995 to answer, in particular, one of the conditions of inscription of the Angkor Site on the World Heritage List, completed in December 1992 in Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA.
Thus, during the 19th Session of the World Heritage Committee in Berlin, in December 1995, the announcement by the Cambodian Authorities of the creation of the National Authority APSARA was welcomed with satisfaction by the international community.
Main missions ensured by APSARA National Authority
Protection & Preservation
Ensure, in the region of Siem Reap/Angkor, the protection, the preservation, and the valuation of national cultural property. Including monuments, preservation, maintenance, restoration, management of the historic water system.
Development of tourism
Conceive and lead the development of cultural tourism of the region of Siem Reap/Angkor. In charge of the awareness of the tourism about Angkor Archeological Park and its cultural and historical resources.
Community and social management
Maintain dialogue with the communities living among traditional villages on site. Carry out sustainable development to contribute to the implementation of the policy of the Royal Government of Cambodia for poverty reduction.
Regional management
Establish partnerships with provincial and territorial authorities and enhance the cultural values of the site and its region, especially the cultural heritage of Siem Reap town.
International cooperation
Cooperate with institutions and organizations, both local and international, which have objectives answering the vocation of ANA and are operating in the region (UNESCO, ICC-Angkor…).
Environmental protection
Protection and conservation of forests, gardens and biodiversity within and around the site of Angkor Archeological Park.
For more information, please visit the organization’s website via the link below.
Contact Information
Address
Bang Korng Village, Ampil Commune, Prasat Bakong District, Siem Reap, 17651