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NEW APPOINTMENTS - AWHF PATRONS
In March 2016, AWHF was honoured to have the former Presidents of Namibia, H.E Hifikepunye
Pohamba and Cabo Verde H.E Pedro Verona Rodrigues Pires as Patrons of the Fund. The appointment is
part of an ongoing effort by the Fund to strengthen its operations on the continent thus, the presence of
eminent personalities is an invaluable contribution to the promotion and conservation of Africa’s
Heritage. Other patrons include Mr. Phuthuma Nhleko (South Africa) and Dr. Christina Cameron
(Canada).
NEW APPOINTMENTS - AWHF BOARD OF TRUSTEES
In February 2016, following recommendations by
the AWHF Board of Trustees, the Minister of
Arts and Culture, South Africa appointed Dr
Lalla Aïcha Ben Barka (Mali), Mr Abdellah
Salih Alaoui (Morocco), Dr Yonas Desta
Tsegaye (Ethiopia) as the new Board of Trustees.
Ms. Lalla Aïcha is the former Assistant
MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION “To ensure that the mission and objectives of the African World Heritage Fund are achieved by
consolidating institutional Capacities”.
(Left-Right) H.E Hifikepunye Pohamba, H.E Pedro Pires, Dr. Christina Cameron and Mr. Phuthuma Nhleko
(Left-Right) Dr Lalla Aïcha (Mali), Dr Yonas Desta (Ethiopia) and Mr Abdellah Alaoui (Morocco).
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Director-General for UNESCO’s Africa
Department (2010 – 2015). She will represent the
West Africa region. Dr Aicha replaces Dr. Gauze
Martine (Cote d'Ivoire). Mr. Abdellah Alaoui,
the Director of Cultural Heritage at the Ministry
of Culture, Morocco was appointed to represent
the North Africa region. Mr. Alaoui replaces Dr,
Mourad Betrouni (Algeria). Dr Yonas Desta, the
Director General at the Authority for Research
and Conservation of Cultural Heritage (ARCCH
-Ethiopia) will represent the East Africa region.
He replaces Dr. Mary Khimulu (Kenya). The
outgoing Board members have served the
maximum period of 4 years.
NEW STAFF AT AWHF
AWHF is pleased to welcome Mr Thomas de Block from Belgium
who joined the Fund in February 2016 on a six months internship
supported by the Flanders Department of Foreign Affairs through
the Flanders Trainee Programme. AWHF and Flanders have signed
a three year agreement (2015 – 2018) at which the Flanders
Department of Foreign Affairs will second staff to AWHF to
support the Fund’s operations. Mr de Block is a communication
specialist with previous experience in the private automotive sector.
In January the Fund hired, a Consultant, Ms Luyanda Sithole from South
Africa to support the preparations of the AWHF 10th Anniversary events.
With vast experience in Events planning and management Ms. Sithole has
worked with various organizations and implemented a number of high
profile events.
(Left) - Ms Luyanda Sithole - Consultant (Events Specialist)
Mr Thomas de Block - Communication officer
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WORKSHOP ON RISK PREPAREDNESS AT WORLD HERITAGE PROPERTIES
From 19th February to 3rd March, Namibia
hosted a workshop on Risk preparedness at
World Heritage properties at the Brandberg
National Monument (Namibia), thanks to the
financial support by the Norwegian Ministry of
Foreign Affairs and the Netherlands
(Netherlands Funds-in-Trust to UNESCO). The
workshop was organized in partnership with
the African World Heritage Fund, UNESCO
(World Heritage Centre), the School of African
Heritage (EPA) and the National Heritage
Council of Namibia. The workshop was
attended by nineteen (19) participants from
Namibia, Ethiopia, South Africa, Kenya,
Tanzania, Malawi and Botswana as well as a representative from the African Union Commission
CONSERVATION OF HERITAGE PLACES “To ensure improved management and conservation of World Heritages in Africa through
participation of all stakeholders including local communities”
Participants – Risk preparedness workshop, Brandberg Namibia
Field session, Risk preparedness workshop
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in Addis Ababa Ethiopia. The workshop aimed
to increase the preparedness of heritage sites
through the development of risk management
plans, mitigation strategies and to enhance the
knowledge, build the capacity, and raise the
awareness of heritage practitioners on risk
preparedness. Key issues relating to climate
change, management of invasive species,
legislative frameworks, geographic information
systems and mitigation strategies and responses
were discussed. The workshop also provided the
opportunity to strengthen the risk preparedness
network of World Heritage Sites in Africa
Results – Seven (7) World Heritage Sites and one
property inscribed on the Tentative List are in
the process of developing risk management
plans – Okavango Delta (Botswana), Fort Jesus
(Kenya), Simien Mountains National Park
(Ethiopia), Lake Malawi National Park (Malawi),
Twyfelfontein, Namib Sand Sea, Brandberg
National Heritage Site (Namibia), Robben Island
(South Africa), Ruins of Kilwa Kisiwani and
Songo Mnara (Tanzania). The Chairperson of the
National Heritage Council of Namibia, Ms.
Esther Goagoses presided over the closing
ceremony. Among those present at the closing
ceremony included the Governor of the Erongo
Region, Hon. Kleophas Mutjivikua, the UNESCO
Representative Mr. Boyson Ngondo, the Director
of AWHF, Dr Webber Ndoro and the Minister of
Education, Arts and Culture of Namibia, Hon.
Katrina Hanse-Himarwa.
Closing ceremony, (Left –Right) Mr. April (Director, National Heritage Council, Namibia), Dr. Webber Ndoro
(Director, AWHF), Hon. Katrina Hanse-Himarwa (Minister of Education, Arts and Culture of Namibia) and
Hon. Anna Hipondoka Deputy Minsiter of Education, Arts and Culture.
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AWHF AND IUCN SUPPORT LOCAL COMMUNITY ENTREPRENEURSHIP AT WORLD
HERITAGE PROPERTIES IN WEST AND CENTRAL AFRICA
The AWHF and IUCN signed a three year agreement
(2016-2018) to support activities to improve the
management of World Heritage properties and to
encourage entrepreneurship of communities living in
and around natural properties in West and Central
Africa.
IUCN launched the project at the beginning of March
2016 with the development of case studies on the
sustainable financing and socioeconomic value in W
National Park in Niger and Djoudj National Park in
Senegal.
The ongoing studies have identified activities related
to tourism such as eco-guiding, accommodation and
restaurants to the production of artisanal products
from items such as local traditional plants. However,
the research has highlighted major challenges faced by
the local people such as the scarcity of raw materials,
the access to financing, the need for capacity building,
poor marketing of products, and lack of promotion and
certification of local products.
The support of the AWHF will contribute to
reinforcing the technical capacities and equipment of
the local communities in order to develop the local
craft traditions and improve their livelihoods.
Mat made from sporobolus
Women of Djoudj Park working on sporobolus
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AWHF AT THE AFRICAN YOUNG GRADUATES AND SCHOLARS
(AYGS2016) CONFERENCE
The 10th edition of the AYGS conference was held at the University of Limpopo, South Africa from the
14 – 17th March 2016 under the theme ‘The Africa we want’ from the African Union Agenda 2063. The
conference focused on culture with its many aspects and dimensions, and the role that culture plays in
sustainable development, peace and good governance, as well as integration on the continent. The
AWHF partnered with the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) to facilitate the attendance of
participants from Botswana and Ethiopia. The conference was opened with a Keynote address by the
AWHF Director, Dr Webber Ndoro who presented the concept of World Heritage and the role of the
community as drivers of change. The AWHF also hosted an exhibition to provide information about
the work of AWHF.
PARTNERSHIPS, COMMUNICATIONS
AND EVENTS
(Left- right) AWHF exhibition, Dr. Webber Ndoro (centre) addressing participants at AYGS conference Field
session, Risk preparedness workshop
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AWHF MISSION TO TURKEY
The AWHF delegation visited Istanbul and Ankara as part of an ongoing effort to strengthen relationships with AWHF partners as well as to develop new relationships with Turkish authorities at various levels. Dr. Webber Ndoro the Director of the Fund led the delegation of representatives from the Department of Arts and Culture – DAC (South Africa) and AWHF Board member representative from Algeria.
Several meetings were held mainly at the head offices of the South African Embassy in Turkey, the Turkish National Commission of UNESCO, the General Directorate of Foundations, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs/Directorate General for Cultural Affairs, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, with the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipally and the Yildiz Technical University/Faculty of Architecture of Istanbul.
At the meetings the partners reiterated a strong will to collaborate with AWHF in its mandate to champion World Heritage issues in Africa. AWHF has proposed several programmes to Turkey for consideration specifically on nominations of sites to the World Heritage List and risk preparedness. A partnership agreement between DAC and the Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism was also discussed. AWHF expresses its gratitude to the Turkish embassies in South Africa and at UNESCO as well as the South African Embassy in Turkey for
their role in facilitating the mission.
Meeting with the Turkish National Commission for UNESCO (NATCOM), Ankara chaired by, Prof M.
Ocal Oguz, Chairperson of the NATCOM.
Meeting with the Director General of Foundations, Ankara. The meeting was chaired by Dr Adnan
Ertem, the Director General
(Left-Right) Mr Huseyin Tok, Head of the Department of Cultural Assets Conservation Istanbul
Metropolitan Municipality and Dr. Webber Ndoro, Director AWHF
Meeting at Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality
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AWHF EXHIBITS AT THE FRANCOPHONE FESTIVAL, ALLIANCE
FRANÇAISE, PRETORIA SOUTH AFRICA
On the 12th March 2016, the Alliance Française in Pretoria, South Africa organized the 7th Francophonie Festival exhibition. The festival is a platform to Embassies and various institutions to promote cultural and linguistic diversity. This year, the participating countries included Belgium, Benin, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroun, Canada, Comoros, Congo Brazzaville, Cote d’Ivoire, Democratic Republic of Congo, Egypt, Mali, France, Gabon, Guinea, Lebanon, Madagascar, Niger, Seychelles, Senegal, Switzerland and Tunisia. The AWHF exhibited publications and promotional material that were used to inform visitors on the work of the Fund and increase awareness. We thank Alliance Française for their continuous support.
AWHF AND SOCIAL MEDIA
The frequentation on AWHF Facebook and Twitter pages has increased from 2,060 to 2,329 users between January and March 2016. In that period, the twitter audience size has increased from 333 to 386. With 53 more than the same time 3 months ago, the twitter account has gained around 1 new follower per day. The top twitter users come from South Africa (19%), United
AWHF Francophonie Festival exhibition,
Pretoria, South Africa
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States (12%), United Kingdom (12%), Kenya (6%) and Nigeria (5%). 51% of twitter followers are male and 49% are female. In the same period, the Facebook frequentation has grown from 1,735 to 1,943. 58.72% of the visitors are from African countries. The top visitors come from South Africa (215), Egypt (108), USA (96), Morocco (75), Italy (63), Nigeria (67) and France (59). 49% of fans on Facebook are female which corresponds globally to the worldwide tendency. The figure below shows the trend of frequentation on Facebook from January to March 2016, especially the “likes” (blue) versus “I don’t like” (pink) showing users who decided to unfollow the Facebook page. The blue line represents the net amount. There is a significant raise in March with three peaks corresponding to when the AWHF has something to “offer”, such as “call for papers” or “internship opportunities”.
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CONTRIBUTIONS FROM STATE PARTIES AND PARTNERS
The Fund would like to thank the Governments of
Norway and South Africa for the generous support to
its operations and activities on the continent.
In March 2016 the Department of Arts and Culture
(South Africa (DAC) contributed 1.7 Million Rands to the
African World Heritage Fund towards the Operations
costs.
Mozambique Island
In February 2016, the Norwegian Ministry of foreign
Affairs contributed 290,000 USD to the Fund. The
amount is part of the core-funding following an
agreement between AWHF and the Norwegian Ministry
of Foreign Affairs.
Namib Sand Sea (Namibia)
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AWHF 10TH ANNIVERSARY EVENTS
CELEBRATING TEN YEARS OF
PROMOTING AFRICA’S HERITAGE
AWHF 10TH ANNIVESARY EVENTS
Regional Youth Forum on “Youth and World Heritage in Africa, 28th April – 4th May 2016, Robben Island, South Africa
African World Heritage…Thinking Ahead’ Seminar,
3rd-4th May 2016, Cradle of Humankind, South Africa
The 10th Anniversary Night of African Legends, 5 May
2016 Cradle of Humankind, South Africa
UPCOMING EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES
Robben Island (South Africa)
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African World Heritage Youth Forum, 28th April-4th May 2016
The Youth Forum will take place from the
28th April to the 4th May 2016 at the Robben
Island World Heritage Site. The forum is
organized in partnership with the UNESCO
World Heritage Centre and Robben Island
Museum. The forum will address young
people and seek to provide a sustainable
platform for youth in Africa that could
increase the involvement of African youth in
World Heritage, and also deliver essential
feedback to UNESCO, the World Heritage
Committee and the African World Heritage Fund
(AWHF) on youth challenges, accomplishments and
actions related to the implementation of the World
Heritage Convention in the region. 27 participants
from Botswana, Cameroon, Egypt, Ethiopia, The
Gambia, Ghana, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi,
Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria,
Rwanda, Seychelles, Somalia, South-Africa, Sudan,
Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe have been
selected to participate in the forum.
‘African World Heritage…Thinking Ahead’ Seminar, 3rd-4th May 2016
The seminar on ‘African World
Heritage…Thinking Ahead’ will take place
from the 3rd-4th May 2016 at the Fossil
Hominid Sites of South Africa World
Heritage Site in close collaboration with the
South African Government. The seminar
aims to reflect on the past and future of the
African World Heritage. The discussion will
focus on the achievements and the challenges
since 2006 and most importantly explore
new targets for the next ten years. The
thematic areas of the seminar include: (1)
Harmonising heritage conservation and
development initiatives, (2) Enhancing the role of
private sector, civil society and local communities,
(3) World Heritage in armed (post) conflicts
regions, (4) Effects and management of climate
change, an African perspective? (5) World Heritage,
urbanization and sustainable cities (6) Capacity
building strategies for World Heritage in Africa.
The seminar will bring together 60 participants
from all over the African continent and beyond,
including all the key partners of the AWHF over the
last 10 years.