interests of the period and can be inscribed in the Millennium Goals. It is therefore with full awareness of the appropriateness of this initiative that the international community, assembled within the United Nations General Assembly, unanimously adopted, in December 2000, the Tunisian proposal to set up a World Solidarity Fund. This was a historic decision of major political and symbolic significance. It is hommage paid by the international community to a country which has chosen to put the intelligence of its people at the service of the noble causes of humanity. It is a recognition of the relevance of the Tunisian perception in matters of human and global development which refuses to create a two-tier society and which endeavours to achieve harmony between economic growth, progress and social justice. C) Protecting and enhancing the value of the National Heritage Tunisia has implemented an entire policy aimed at protecting and enhancing the value of the national cultural heritage in all its prosperity and extent. 406. The efforts at implanting cultural identity are consolidated by the celebrations dedicated to the great names linked to thought and reform in Tunisia such as Khair-eddine Pacha, Ahmed Ibn Abi Dhiaf, Tahar Haddad and Aboul Kacem Chebbi. These celebrations consist in the organization of national and international scientific seminars and the publication of the works of these figures. As example, the year 2006 was proclaimed « Ibn Khaldoun Year » and this by way of celebrating the sixth centenary of the death of the famous Scientist « Abdurrahman Ibn khaldoun » with the re-edition of his works and the organization of seminars both Arabic and international dedicated to this great thinker. 407. In the context of the preservation of collective memory, several programmes had been designed and implemented, including notably: • • • • • The drawing up of a national programme of the collection and digital registration of the Tunisian audiovisual heritage; The establishment of a plan for the digital treatment of a Tunisian Book and the creation of a databank on Tunisian Writings and Books (manuscript or printed) as well as the realization of a national potential index of the Book; The edition of a series of Works with the title « Al-Dhakira Alhayyah » (The Living Memory) dedicated to the literary cultural production and to his symbols which are still alive; The creation of a plastic arts museum; The creation of a series of Works with the title « Oummahat Al-Koutoub » (Major Works) dedicated to the master work of the cultural heritage. 408. The annual celebration of the National Heritage Month (from 18 April to 18 May) in all the regions of the country in collaboration with the institutions responsible for the national heritage, the cultural Associations and the Associations for the protection of the medina. This celebration guarantees the active participation of the Tunisian citizens for the Improved knowledge of the national wealth. 88