Funders
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Name:
Africa 2009: Conservation of Immovable Heritage in Sub-Saharan Africa
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Postal address:
13, Via San Michele
00153
Rome
Italy
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E-mail:
africa2009@iccrom.org
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URL:
http://www.iccrom.org/africa2009/
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Countries served:
Benin
Kenya
Mali
Tanzania
Zambia
Zimbabwe
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Purpose:
The Programme Objective of AFRICA 2009 is:
increased national capacity in Sub-Saharan Africa for management and conservation of immovable cultural heritage.
Outputs
The programme will achieve the following four Outputs by its conclusion in 2009:
national awareness as a means of promoting political, institutional, financial, and community commitment;
trained national professionals and other skilled persons involved in the conservation and management of the immovable cultural in the participating countries;
an active network for exchange of information and experiences;
effective and efficient management and implementation of the programme.
The target audiences for AFRICA 2009 include:
professionals and craftsmen whose actions impact the planning, management, conservation, and maintenance of immovable cultural heritage;
communities, including women, youth, and other stakeholders, who are located in or near immovable cultural heritage sites;
politicians and policymakers who make decisions on conservation of immovable cultural heritage;
training institutions and trainers.
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Types of agencies funded:
Cultural heritage site
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Types of needs funded:
Conservation supplies and equipment
Personnel training