These modern tools need to be utilized creatively. While the establishment of a computerized database archive does not obviate the need for classical means of conservation and restoration, it opens the road to the preservation and systematic dissemination of information about many crucial elements of our cultural heritage. This will be achieved by a special program to support our rich talent in the homeland. One of our challenges is to ensure that budding, young, Serbian talent is allowed to bloom fully and make its proper contribution at both the national and international levels it merits. Regrettably, the present situation that persists in our homeland has taken its toll in this arena as well.
Gifted individuals can progress while taking advantage of the existing educational system.
Typically, however, these students are stymied at graduation. Often left to choose between working for various foreign sponsors with their own special interests and agendas or playing the mundane game of survival, these talents seldom develop as they should. These would enable the creation of a regular competition designed to stimulate and maintain the best talent at the key juncture described above. Through highly visible award ceremonies, this program would send an important message that cultural achievements matter and that they are recognized and appreciated. This effort aims to provide the crucial link in the infrastructure that is already largely in place in the old country with an environment that supports and nurtures talent.