AFRICOM 2nd Conference and General Assembly
in partnership with the South African Museums Association
“Intangible Heritage: African Museums & Living Cultures”
Cape Town, South Africa
4-7 October 2006
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AFRICOM's 2nd General Assembly & Conference will be held at the Cape Town International Conference Centre, from 4-7 October 2006, in partnership with SAMA (South African Museums Association).
This event hopes to bring together over 300 participants, including:
a) AFRICOM and SAMA members,
b) Members of ICOM , its regional organisations and its committees,
c) Museum and heritage professionals around the world,
d) Representatives of cultural and heritage organisations: UNESCO, ICOMOS, ICCROM, ALECSO, ISESCO....
e) Representatives from the African Union and the South African Government,
f) Funding and technical partners
The General Assembly will be responsible:
- to elect members to the new Board of Directors 2006-2009;
- to elaborate a strategic plan and activities of AFRICOM for the next three years;
- evaluate the activities of the organisation
The International Conference: The chosen theme for the 2nd International Conference will focus on "Intangible Heritage". The meeting will bring together museum and heritage professionals from Africa and beyond to discuss the management, promotion and protection of this living heritage and the potential threats, as well as its value as an asset for the African continent.
In consideration of Cape Town's rich cultural heritage, and the hundreds of museums in South Africa, this event promises to have stimulating academic content and exchanges as well as fascinating cultural events and experiences.
AFRICOM and SAMA are jointly fundraising for the organisation of the General Assembly and international Conference.
For more information about the General Assembly and international Conference, please contact AFRICOM.
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