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International Workshop Seeks to Remove African Sites from UNESCO's Danger List

A five-day international workshop in Rabat aims to remove African sites from UNESCO's List of World Heritage in Danger by assessing them and finding solutions; ICESCO and the African World Heritage Fund signed a memorandum of understanding to cooperate on heritage preservation.

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Arts And CultureAfricaCultural PreservationUnescoAfrican HeritageIcescoHeritage Sites

IcescoFonds Pour Le Patrimoine Mondial AfricainUnescoCentre Du Patrimoine Mondial De L'unesco

Webber NdoroLazare Eloundou AssomoAlbino JopelaSalim M. Almalik

What specific challenges and opportunities related to preserving African World Heritage sites were highlighted during the opening session?: The workshop, involving experts from 12 African countries, addresses the significant challenge of preserving African heritage sites. ICESCO's Director-General highlighted that 59% of endangered heritage sites globally are in the Islamic world, emphasizing the urgency of the situation. This collaboration aims to improve site management and reduce the number of sites on the danger list.
What long-term impacts could this collaboration between ICESCO and the African World Heritage Fund have on the preservation of African heritage sites?: This workshop signifies a proactive approach to heritage preservation in Africa, focusing on practical solutions and international collaboration. Future regional workshops and international conferences are planned to address heritage management in insecure contexts. The success of this initiative will depend on the effective implementation of strategies and continued international support.
What are the main goals and expected outcomes of the international workshop on removing African historical sites from the List of World Heritage in Danger?: An international workshop on removing African historical sites from the List of World Heritage in Danger started Monday at the Islamic World Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) headquarters in Rabat. The five-day workshop, organized with the African World Heritage Fund and UNESCO, aims to assess African sites and find ways to remove them from the list. A memorandum of understanding was signed between ICESCO and the Fund to promote cooperation in heritage preservation.

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