Project

Safeguarding plans for the transfer of three elements of Mali's intangible cultural heritage inscribed on the Urgent Safeguarding List to the Representative List

Benefitting country(ies): Mali

Implemented by the National Directorate-General of Cultural Heritage, this two-year project aims to support safeguarding plans for three elements inscribed on the List of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding: (a) ‘The Sanké mon: a collective fishing rite of the Sanké’ (inscribed in 2009); (b) ‘The secret society of the Kôrêdugaw, the rite of wisdom in Mali’ (inscribed in 2011); and

  • Financial assistance:
    US$ 99,950 granted in 2023
  • Dates of implementation:
    02/04/2024 - 31/03/2026
  • Documents:
    Request form ICH-04: English|French
    Budget and timetable: English|French
    Progress report 2: French
    Progress report 1: French

Strengthening capacities for periodic reporting under the 2003 Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage in Africa

Benefitting country(ies): Angola Benin Botswana Burkina Faso Burundi Cabo Verde Cameroon Central African Republic Chad Comoros Congo Côte d'Ivoire Democratic Republic of the Congo Djibouti Equatorial Guinea Eritrea Eswatini Ethiopia Gabon Gambia Ghana Guinea Guinea-Bissau Kenya Lesotho Madagascar Malawi Mali Mauritius Mozambique Namibia Niger Nigeria Rwanda Sao Tome and Principe Senegal Seychelles Somalia South Sudan Togo Uganda United Republic of Tanzania Zambia Zimbabwe

Africa is the fourth region to be undertaking periodic reporting under the revised regional cycle approved by the General Assembly of States Parties to the Convention Decision 14.COM 8. The present project aims to strengthen the human and institutional capacities of States Parties in the region, in conducting a thorough review of the state of safeguarding policies, programmes, and initiatives in

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  • Project budget:
    US$ 250,000
  • Source:
    Saudi Arabia Funds-in-Trust
  • Dates of implementation:
    01/07/2023 - 01/07/2024

Cultural practices and expressions linked to the ‘M’Bolon’, a traditional musical percussion instrument

Benefitting country(ies): Mali

The M’bolon is a traditional percussion musical instrument that is mainly found in the administrative regions of Sikasso (Kolondieba and Koutiala Circles) and Koulikoro in the Mandinka cultural area in Mali. It consists of a calabash covered with calf skin, with a wooden handle on which are attached skin strings. The M’bolon was traditionally played to encourage farmers

  • Financial assistance:
    US$ 9,900 granted in 2019
  • Dates of implementation:
    21/10/2019 - 31/03/2020
  • Documents:
    Final report: French

Inventory of intangible cultural heritage in Mali with a view to its urgent safeguarding

Benefitting country(ies): Mali

Since January 2012, Malian cultural heritage has suffered tremendous damage following the occupation of northern and east-central regions by armed groups and extremists. Cultural practices ranging from rituals, traditional music and festive events to craftsmanship were curtailed by the prohibitions imposed by the occupants. People had fear of being stigmatized or targeted of retributive attacks. The damage to intangible cultural heritage

News and activities:

  • Financial assistance:
    US$ 307,307 granted in 2013
  • Dates of implementation:
    06/12/2013 - 02/11/2016
  • Documents:
    Request form ICH-04: English|French
    Final report: French

Implementation of proposed safeguarding measures for the Sanké mon, collective fishing rite of the Sanké

Benefitting country(ies): Mali

This project aims to contribute to the safeguarding of Sanké mon: collective fishing rite of the Sanké, inscribed in 2009 on the List of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding. The Sanké mon is a ritual and festive event held each year at the pond of Sanké in the city of San, located 490 km north of Bamako. The objectives of

  • Financial assistance:
    US$ 24,000 granted in 2009
  • Dates of implementation:
    08/02/2010 - 30/06/2011

Safeguarding action plan of Yaaral and Degal

Benefitting country(ies): Mali

Organized by the Peul community, the Yaaral and Degal festivals mark the twice-yearly crossing of the Niger river by herds of cattle. This seasonal migration gives rise to widely appreciated and varied celebrations and expressions, such as competitions for the most beautifully decorated herd, recitations of pastoral poems and songs. This safeguarding project aims at enhancing knowledge and understanding concerning

  • Project budget:
    US$ 74,470
  • Source:
    Japan Funds-in-Trust
  • Dates of implementation:
    01/11/2006 - 01/04/2009

Improved Traditional Bead Production and Marketing in West Africa

Benefitting country(ies): Ghana Mali

Beads are widely used in West African cultures; major passages of life, for instance, are marked by the wearing of appropriate beads. In addition to their function in social and cultural expressions, the continuation of beads production is important for economic empowerment and sustainable development. With a view to strengthening traditional beads production, the project included a survey on the

  • Project budget:
    US$ 245,341
  • Source:
    Italy Funds-in-Trust
  • Dates of implementation:
    01/02/2002 - 01/01/2005
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