measuring preservation protection and conservation of all cultural and natural heritage at the national and subnational levels requires more elaboration on the indicators method that is progressing and being tested however in recent years the economic and social benefits that cultural heritages offer to cities across the world are increasingly recognized as keys for sustainable development there is an emphasis on participatory and collective practices that aim to achieve inclusivity as culture is a locally specific goal local governments are important actors between global and regional development forces and citizens they have the ability to support citizens and communities by implementing policies and localizing the global agenda local governments are also able to change ideas and incorporate new ones into culture through policy initiatives planning and infrastructural development