Synopsis: Proceedings of the 2006 meeting of INTERCOM in Taipei which brought together museums professionals and academics to discuss the global challenges that museums are facing. Delegates spoke around the following topics: the new social relevance of museums; local, regional and national identity; different roles for museums from the perspectives of management; international activity; the role for central/local governments. An electronic version of this publication is also available at: http://www.intercom.museum/Taiwan2006a.html)
Description: social role of museums; cultural identity. international committees; meetings.