Stone Town Conservation and Development Authority
Stone Town Conservation and Development Authority (STCDA) is a Government institution responsible for controlling and managing conservation activities in Stone Town World Heritage Site (WHS). Among the major roles it is undertaking are as follows:
- To establish, plan, prepare, coordinate and control matters related to managing conservation and development of conservation area.
- To examine, approve and undertake conservation and development efforts and projects in the conservation area and monitor infrastructure development.
- To take care of the proper use and maintenance of public areas and buildings in the conservation area.
- To consult and advise the private sectors, Government department, regulatory authority or other institution on issues concerning restoration rehabilitation, conservation of buildings and its environment.
- The Stone Town Conservation and Development Authority was established under Act No. 3, 1994 and later amended by Act No. 4 of 2010 to carry on its functions and exercise its powers provided under the Act. Its key function is to protect and enhance the Stone Town’s cultural heritage and preserve the heritage site as a sustainable human settlement supportive of its cultural diversity and maintain its Outstanding Universal Value.