AFRICOM PROGRAMME PRIORITIES 2004-2006

Programme Activities Priority: Intangible Heritage Intangible Heritage: African Museums and Living Cultures - Continental Conference (in tandem with the General Assembly) Africa's Fabric of Life: A Survey of Intangible Heritage Resources Priority: Professional Development in African Museums Professional Excellence Programme (PEP) (a) AFRICOM Bursary Scheme (b) AFRICOM Publications Series (c) AFRICOM Internship Programme "Document It!" Collections Inventory Kit for African Museums Priority: Networking of institutions and professionals "Museums of Africa Connect" (MAC) - Internet Connectivity Programme AfricaDotMuseum "Africa.Museum: Smooth Guide to Connecting Your Heritage to the Net (and the World)" AFRICOM Database of African Professionals and Heritage Institutions - Ongoing Programme to update references and contacts. AFRICOM Information Centre: Building the Collection and Increasing Access Regional Initiatives, Themed Campaigns and Partnerships These activities are being developed in response to regional interests and opportunities or to requests from technical partners. They provide opportunities to increase and strengthen AFRICOM's network and visibility and reflect one or more of AFRICOM's priority areas. Stop IT (Illicit Traffic) - Information Campaign (cards, posters, inserts) Cultural Heritage Conventions and Africa - Assessment and Awareness Campaign aimed at Ministers in Charge Africa's World Heritage Sites: Encouraging Corporate Cultural Responsibility Island Expressions: Perspectives on Intangible Heritage - Indian Ocean Islands Regional Meeting East Africa: Our Living Cultures - Cartoon Book on Intangible Heritage in Swahili Sudan: Institutional Support - Partnerships to strengthen heritage institutions and professionals in Southern Sudan Ethiopia: Institutional Support - ICOM-UK Partnership for Heritage Institutions in Ethiopia

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