AFRICOM 3rd Conference and General Assembly in partnership with the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Communication, Burkina Faso
“New Museums for Africa: Change and
Continuity”
Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso
2-5 December 2009
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AFRICOM's 3rd General Assembly & Conference will be held at the Ouaga 2000 International Conference Centre, from 2-5 December 2009, in partnership with the Ministry of Culture,Tourism and Communication through the Directorate General of Cultural Heritage .
This event hopes to bring together over 300 participants, including:
a) AFRICOM 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, UEMOA, AU....
e) Representatives from the African Union and the Burkina Faso Government,
f) Funding and technical partners
The General Assembly will be responsible:
- to elect members to the new Board of Directors 2009-2012;
- 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 3rd International Conference will focus on "New Museums for Africa: Change and
Continuity". 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 Ouagadougou's rich cultural heritage, and beautiful Sahelian architecture, this event promises to have stimulating academic content and exchanges as well as fascinating cultural events and experiences.
AFRICOM is 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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