Project
Inventory of intangible culture of craftsmanship in the core of Historic Cairo
Benefitting country(ies): Egypt
Overview:
News and activities:
- 2022-08-12 – Inventorying living heritage practices in the heart of Historic Cairo, a World Heritage Site
- 2020-10-08 – Nearly US$500,000 granted to support safeguarding activities in Antigua and Bermuda, Burundi, Egypt, South Sudan and Uruguay
Strengthening national capacities for safeguarding Intangible Cultural Heritage in Egypt for sustainable development
- Project budget:
- US$ 367,435
- Source:
- Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority Funds-in-Trust
- Dates of implementation:
- 30/05/2017 - 30/06/2021
Benefitting country(ies): Egypt
Overview:
News and activities:
- 2019-09-08 – Workshop on preparing nominations and international assistance
- 2019-08-04 – Workshop on developing safeguarding plans for intangible cultural heritage
Strengthening national capacities for safeguarding intangible cultural heritage in eight countries in Africa and the Arab Region: assessing needs and developing project proposals
- Project budget:
- US$ 259,419
- Source:
- Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority Funds-in-Trust
- Dates of implementation:
- 01/05/2014 - 01/03/2019
Benefitting country(ies): Comoros, Djibouti, Egypt, Madagascar, Palestine, South Sudan, Sudan, Yemen
Overview:
News and activities:
- 2015-08-09 – Need assessment for strengthening national capacities in implementation of the Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage in Egpyt
- 2015-05-04 – Progress in implementing an eight-country capacity-building project in the Arab States and Africa
MedLiHer - Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage in the Mediterranean Partner Countries
- Project budget:
- US$ 1,426,317
- Source:
- European Union
- UNESCO - Regular budget
- Dates of implementation:
- 01/01/2009 - 01/01/2013
Benefitting country(ies): Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon
Overview:
News and activities:
- 2012-12-17 – MedLiHer final evaluation meeting in Paris on 17 and 18 December 2012
- 2012-11-13 – MEDLIHER: four years of cooperation for the safeguarding of intangible cultural heritage in the Mediterranean
Enhancing Women’s Role as Custodians and Artisans of Egyptian Handicrafts
- Project budget:
- US$ 253,177
- Source:
- Italy Funds-in-Trust
- Dates of implementation:
- 01/01/2005 - 01/05/2006
Benefitting country(ies): Egypt