Objectives: This workshop aims to strengthen the capacities of heritage practitioners to develop tools and strategies for interpretation and presentation of sites associated with memory of recent conflict in Africa through participatory processes. The workshop will also help to improve understanding amongst key stakeholders about the attributes and values of sites associated with memory of recent conflict within the framework of the World Heritage Convention.
- Application procedure Each applicant should submit the following application package: The completed application form which includes:
- The completed application form which includes:
- Statement of interest (a motivation detailing the applicant’s reasons for applying);
- Presentation of a case study on a World] Heritage Sites Associated with Memory of Recent Conflicts in Africa including all the elements outlined in Section 4 of this call. If successful, the case study will be presented during the workshop.
- Curriculum Vitae (maximum 4 pages) outlining the applicant’s current position, qualifications, areas of expertise, work experience in the field of cultural and/or natural heritage including on World Heritage, publications/reports;
- A letter of support from the employer granting the applicant permission to attend workshop and confirming the employer’s willingness to support the applicant in follow up assignments (e.g., writing of essay on the case study for publication) as part of this programme, if the applicant is selected.
To submit your application, APPLY HERE, by no later than 6 October 2024.For any queries regarding the application process please contact the Partnership Officer at the AWHF, Ms. Bridget Dube, (bridgetd@dbsa.org), with cc to the Head of Education and Networking Office at the WHIPIC, Ms Haeree Shim (hr.shim@unesco-whipic.org).
