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1 Ministry of Arts and Culture Republic of Mauritius Agenda REGIONAL CONFERENCE AND MINISTERIAL ROUNDTABLE TO STRENGTHEN SYNERGIES FOR THE PROTECTION OF CULTURAL HERITAGE IN EASTERN AFRICA AND THE ADJACENT INDIAN OCEAN ISLAND STATES Port Louis, Mauritius 18 July Opening Session at the Hotel InterContinental Mauritius Resort Balaclava Fort 18 July Conference at the Voila Bagatelle Hotel 19 July Conference, Voila Bagatelle Hotel 20 July Ministerial Roundtable, Hotel InterContinental Mauritius Resort Balaclava Fort DAY 1 Tuesday, 18 July 2017 TIME SESSION PRESENTER 7:30 am Participants depart for Intercontinental Hotel, Balaclava Shuttle Service provided I. Opening Session Location: Hotel InterContinental 8:30 am Opening address Mistress of Ceremony Ms Vreeshini Raojee 8:35 am Welcoming Remarks Ms. Ann Therese Ndong Jatta, Director of UNESCO Regional Office for Eastern Africa Mr. Simon Springett, United Nations Resident Coordinator for Mauritius Hon. Leela Devi Dookun-Luchoomun, Minister of Education and Human Resources, Tertiary Education and Scientific Research 9:00 am Official Opening Statement Hon. Prithvirajsing Roopun, Minister of Arts and Culture of Mauritius 9:10 am Keynote presentation on the protection of cultural heritage in Eastern Africa and the adjacent Indian Ocean Island States 9:30 am Context: International recognition of the need to protect cultural heritage 9:40 am Results of the Regional Survey on the Protection of Cultural Heritage in Eastern Africa and the adjacent Indian Ocean Island States Mistress of Ceremony Ms Vreeshini Raojee Mistress of Ceremony Ms Vreeshini Raojee Prof. George Abungu, Archaeologist, Intl. Heritage Consultant, UNESCO expert Mr. Ieng Srong, Chief of UNESCO Movable Heritage and Museums Section Ms. Karalyn Monteil, Culture Programme Specialist, UNESCO Regional Office

2 9:50 am Group Photograph UNESCO Photographer 10:00 am Coffee break 10:15 am Conference participants depart for Voila Bagatelle Hotel Shuttle Service provided 11:00 am -5:00 pm Registration at the Le Voila Bagatelle Hotel UNESCO and Ministry of Arts II. Safeguarding Measures for the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict Location: Voila Bagatelle Hotel 11:00 am Self-presentation by all participants Chairperson: Mr. Islam Bhugan, Director of Culture, Ministry of Arts and Culture 11:15 am Presentation of Agenda and Objectives of the conference Ms. Karalyn Monteil, Culture 11:20 am Introduction to the 1954 Convention for the protection of cultural heritage in times of armed conflict and UNESCO Database of National Cultural Heritage Laws 12:00 pm Tools and resources: supporting domestic implementation of laws for the protection of cultural heritage 12:20 pm African World Heritage: Cultural Heritage protection and management Programme Specialist, UNESCO Regional Office for Eastern Africa Dr. Eve Massingham, Regional Legal Adviser, International Committee for the Red Cross Dr. Webber Ndoro, Director of African World Heritage Fund 12:40 pm Discussion Question/Answer Chairperson: Mr. Islam Bhugan, Director of Culture, Ministry of Arts and Culture 1:00 pm Lunch Break 2:00 pm Safeguarding measures for the protection of cultural property in Mauritius 2:20 pm Eritrea s experience working with local communities for the protection of cultural heritage Dr Nalini Luckheenarain, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Arts and Culture Dr. Yosief Libsekal, Director of the National Museum of Eritrea 2:40 pm Explanation of Break out session Prof. George Abungu 2

3 2:45 pm III. Break out session 1 Challenges for Cultural Heritage protection in Eastern Africa and the adjacent Indian Ocean Island States 1) What are the current threats to cultural heritage in your country/region? Dr. Webber Ndoro (AWHF), Mr. Peter Okwaro (CHDA), and Ms. Kristi Kovanen (ICOMOS) 2) What are the challenges your country/ region faces in protecting cultural heritage? 3) Are existing tools/structures adequate? If not, what is required? 3:15 pm Coffee Break 3:30 pm Presentations of results of Break out session 1 Conclusions of Safeguarding Measures for the Protection of Cultural Heritage Properties in the Event of Armed Conflict in the region 4:00 pm IV. Break out session 2 Possible Solutions 1) What are some of the past or current preventive measures, practices or solutions that have worked in your country/region? Rapporteurs: Ms. Rosie Agoi (Uganda); Mr. Abdallah Nouroudine (Comoros) and Dr Yosief Libsekal (Eritrea) Prof. George Abungu (Kenya), Ms. Karalyn Monteil (UNESCO); and Dr. Eve Massingham (ICRC) 2) What are the roles of communities, government, and civil society in cultural heritage protection? 3) How could Eastern Africa and the adjacent Indian Ocean Island States countries work together to strengthen synergies for cultural heritage protection? 4:30pm Presentations of results of Break out session 2 Recommendations of Safeguarding Measures for the Protection of Cultural Heritage Properties in the Event of Armed Conflict in the region 5:00 pm V. Group Discussion and Summary of conclusions and recommendations Rapporteurs: Mr. Bernard Bakaye (EAC); Ms. Beryl Ondiek (Seychelles); Prof. Audax Mabulla (Tanzania) Rapporteur: Ms Corinne Forest (Mauritius) 5:30 pm End of Day 1 3

4 DAY 2 Wednesday, 19 July 2017 III. Prohibiting and Preventing the Illicit Import, Export and Transfer of Ownership of Cultural Property Location: Voila Bagatelle Hotel 8:00 am Welcome Coffee TIME SESSION PRESENTER 8:30 am Introduction to the 1970 UNESCO Convention, ICPRCP, Bilateral Agreements Mr. Ieng Srong, Chief of UNESCO Movable Heritage and Museum Section 9:15 am Introduction to 1995 Convention and the Model Ms. Marina Schneider, UNIDROIT Provisions on State Ownership of Undiscovered Cultural Objects / modalities of ratification of international instruments 10:00 am Question/Answer - Discussion Chairperson: Prof. George Abungu 10:15 am Coffee Break 10:30 am Fight illicit trafficking of culture property crime prevention and criminal justice responses 10:50 am Police International Cooperation - Working with specialized police corps and use of Object ID Ms. Catherine Muganga, UNODC Ms. Françoise Bortolotti, INTERPOL 11:10 am 2015 UNESCO Museum Recommendation Mr. Ieng Srong, UNESCO 11:30 am Roles and resources of museums and museum professionals in safeguarding cultural property Mr. Terry Nyambe, International Council of Museums Board Member 11:50 am African Museums Perspective Dr. Rudo Sithole, former Director of AFRICOM- International Council of African Museums 12:10 pm Case study of Return and Restitution through the ICPRCP of the Makonde Mask to the National Museum of Tanzania 12:25 pm Case study of Return and Restitution of the Vigango to the Kaya Community in Kenya Mr. Audax Mabula, Director of the National Museum of Tanzania Dr Mzalendo Kibunjia, Director General of National Museums of Kenya 12:40 pm Awareness-raising tools and resources Ms. Karalyn Monteil, UNESCO 12:50 pm Question/Answer Discussion Chairperson: Ms. Marina Schneider, UNIDROIT 4

5 1:00 pm Lunch Break 2:00 pm Break out session 3 Challenges for Fighting Illicit Trafficking of Cultural Property in the region 1) What are the current threats to cultural property in your country/region? 2) What are the challenges your country/region faces to protecting cultural property? 3) Are existing tools/structures adequate? If not, what is required? 2:30 pm Presentations of Break out session 3 Conclusions of challenges for the Fight Against Illicit Trafficking of Cultural Property in the region 3:00 pm Coffee Break 3:15 pm Break out session 4 Possible Solutions 1) What are some of the past or current preventive measures, practices or solutions for fighting illicit trafficking of cultural property that have worked in your country/region? 2) What are the roles of communities, government, and civil society in fighting illicit trafficking of cultural property? 3) How could countries in the region work together to strengthen synergies for fighting illicit trafficking of cultural property? 3:45 pm Presentations of results of Break out session 4 Recommendations of Safeguarding Measures for the Fight Against Illicit Trafficking of Cultural Property in the region 4:15 pm Summary of conclusions and recommendations from Break Out Sessions 1-4 Discussion 5:00 pm End of Day 2 Prof. George Abungu (Kenya), Ms. Francoise Bortolotti (INTERPOL) and Ms. Catherine Muganga (UNODC). Rapporteurs: Ms. Mamitu Yilma (Ethiopia), Mr. Hassan Ahmed Doualeh (Djibouti) and Dr Eva Njoka (Kenya) Ms. Marina Schneider (UNIDROIT), Ms. Francoise Bortolotti (INTERPOL), Dr. Webber Ndoro (AWHF) Rapporteurs: Prof. Kebede Kassa Tsegaye (IGAD Representative) Dr. Rudo Sithole (AFRICOM) and Mr. Mebratu Berhan Berhe (Ethiopia) Rapporteur general: Prof. George Abungu (Kenya) 6:00 pm Participants depart for the Reception Shuttle service provided 7:00 pm 9:00 pm Cocktail reception and Cultural Performance hosted by the Ministry of Arts and Culture Location- Hotel InterContinental Mauritius Resort Balaclava Fort 9:00 pm Return transportation to Voila Bagatelle Hotel Shuttle service provided 5

6 DAY 3 Thursday, 20 July 2017 IV. Ministerial Roundtable on Strengthening Synergies for the Protection of Cultural Heritage in Eastern Africa and the adjacent Indian Ocean Island States - Location: Hotel InterContinental Mauritius Resort Balaclava Fort 8:00 am Departure for Hotel InterContinental Shuttle service provided TIME SESSION PRESENTER 9:00 am I. Introduction: overview of agenda and expected results Ms. Ann Therese Ndong-Jatta, Director of UNESCO Regional Office for Eastern Africa 9:15 am Opening statement Mr. Abdi Dahir Osman, Minister of Education, Culture and Higher Education of Somalia 9:30 am Formal opening of the Ministerial Roundtable Hon. Prithvirajsing Roopun, Minister of Arts 9:45 am Coffee break 10:00 am Overview of Normative Instruments for the protection of cultural heritage 10:30 am Partnerships/Networks and Resources for the protection of cultural heritage Mr. Ieng Srong, Chief of UNESCO Movable Heritage and Museum Section Ms. Marina Schneider, UNIDROIT 11:00 am Question/Answer - Discussion Chairperson: Ms. Ann Therese Ndong-Jatta, Director of UNESCO Regional Office for Eastern Africa 11:15 am II. Sharing experiences and innovative practices in safeguarding cultural heritage in times of armed conflict and fighting illicit trafficking of cultural property: Case studies and experiences to be shared by participating Ministers from: Comoros, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Kenya, Madagascar, Mauritius, Rwanda, Seychelles, Somalia, South Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda Chairperson: Hon. Prithvirajsing Roopun, Minister of Arts 6

7 12:30 pm Lunch Break 2:00 pm III. Strengthening synergies for the protection of cultural heritage: Presentation of conclusions and recommendations of the Conference 2:30 pm Discussion Chairperson: Mr. Ieng Srong, Chief of UNESCO Movable Heritage and Museum Section 3:00 pm Introduction and presentation of the Draft Statement on the protection of cultural heritage Mr. Islam Bhugan, Director of Culture of the Ministry of Arts, representative of the Drafting Committee for the Ministers Statement 3:15 pm Debate All participating Ministers from Comoros, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Kenya, Madagascar, Mauritius, Rwanda, Seychelles, Somalia, South Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda 4:00 pm IV. Adoption of the Statement on strengthening synergies for the protection of cultural heritage Co-chaired by : Ms. Ann Therese Ndong-Jatta, Director of UNESCO Regional Office for Eastern Africa Hon. Prithvirajsing Roopun Minister of Arts 4:15 pm V. Closing Remarks Dr Nadia Arop Dudi, Minister of Culture of Youth and Sports of South Sudan 4:30 pm End of Conference Ms. Ann Therese Ndong-Jatta, Director of UNESCO Regional Office for Eastern Africa Hon. Prithvirajsing Roopun Minister of Arts 4:30 pm 5:15 pm Press Conference All participating Ministers Chairperson: Hon. Prithvirajsing Roopun Minister of Arts 5.15 pm pm Refreshments 5:30 pm Conference participants depart for Voila Bagatelle Hotel Offered by Ministry of Arts and Culture Shuttle Service provided 7

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