This meeting, organized by the UNESCO Office in Dar es Salaam and the Culture Sector’s Intangible Heritage Section, was attended by 35-40 participants from 23 African countries. Its objectives were to:

• inform participants about the preparation of the implementation of the Convention on the international level;
• discuss ways in which the 2003 Convention may be implemented on the national level, focussing on inventory-making and other safeguarding activities;
• share information and experiences.

Documents:

• Agenda (English|French)
• List of participants (English)
• Opening notes by Cheikh Tidiane SY, Director of the UNESCO Dar es Salaam Cluster Office (English)
• Speech of Hon. Muhammed Seif Khatib, Minister of Information, Culture and Sports of the United Republic of Tanzania (English)
• Presentation of Harriet Deacon: Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2003 Convention and Legal, administrative and financial measures (English)
• Presentation by Dr. Ndagala: ”Transboundary cooperation and forms of assistance’ (English)
• Meeting report (English)

Contact: T. Curtis, UNESCO Dar es Salaam Office