In recent years, a few trends have emerged in the research practices and methods of those working with ecomuseums. The first trend is the use of 21 indicators identified by Gerard Corsane in 2006 as an evaluative instrument. These indicators are signifiers for the specific characterization of an ecomuseum. Below is the full list as provided in Corsane’s 2006 article, “Using ecomuseum indicators to evaluate the Robben Island Museum and World heritage Site” (article here).
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