Deadline: October 1st 2023 | AWHF Workshop On World Heritage Interpretation & Presentation In Africa
| Title: | AWHF Workshop On World Heritage Interpretation & Presentation In Africa |
| Organisation: | The African World Heritage Fund (AWHF) |
| Fund/Benefit: | Fully funded activities |
| Deadline: | October 1st 2023 |
| Eligible countries: | All countries |
A workshop on world heritage interpretation and presentation in Africa is being organised by the African World Heritage Fund (AWHF), the National Heritage Council of Namibia, and the International Centre for the Interpretation and Presentation of World Heritage Sites (WHIPIC). The workshop will take place in Twyfelfontein or /Ui-//aes (Namibia) between October 31 and November 2, 2023. The Republic of Korea’s Cultural Heritage Administration is in favour of this effort.
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Objectives
The programme seeks to increase site managers’ abilities to create tools and plans for presenting and interpreting World Heritage in Africa by involving local communities in participatory procedures.
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Workshop Structure
- There will be two stages to the Forum. Online instruction on the theoretical underpinnings and backdrop of the interpretation and presentation of World Heritage will be the primary emphasis of the first phase. In-person workshops at Twyfelfontein or the /Ui-//aes World Heritage Site in Namibia will make up the second phase. There, participants will have the chance to engage in hands-on activities and advance theoretical debates centred on a particular case study. Site visits and interaction with Twyfelfontein’s main stakeholders will make up this phase.
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Research case
- As part of the application form, each participant is expected to submit a case study (about 500 words) outlining a heritage site they have personal experience with. Participants will have the opportunity to learn more about the local World Heritage through the presentation of this event during the course.
The case study must at the very least have the sections listed below, all with the same headings:
- Site description (in the context of World Heritage)
- Preservation, administration, explanation, and display of the property
- Issues the property is facing in terms of interpretation and presentation
- Good interpretation and presentation techniques for the property
Participants’ eligibility requirements
The following criteria will be used to choose workshop participants:
- Have worked in the field of cultural and/or natural heritage, including a World Heritage site, for at least five years;
- Posses proficiency in English, which is the workshop’s working language, in speaking, reading, and writing.
- A track record of being well-versed in both the World Heritage Convention and the Operational Guidelines for World Heritage Convention Implementation;
- Knowledge of the preservation and administration of cultural and/or natural heritage, as well as interpretation and presentation, research, data analysis, and report writing;
- Be driven, active, and enthusiastic about working in the world heritage sector;
- The nation and gender parity will be given first priority.
Language
- English will be used as the workshop’s working language. As a result, all lectures, practical exercises, and conversations with resources will be conducted in English.
Cost of participation
- The participant’s expenses, which include round-trip transportation to and from the workshop, lodging, food, and local transportation, will be totally paid by WHIPIC, AWHF, and the Government of Namibia.
application method
The following application materials should be submitted by each applicant:
- Statement of interest (a rationale outlining the applicant’s reasons for applying), completed application form, and references
- presentation of a case study that contains each of the components listed in Section 4 of this call. The case study will be presented during the session if it is successful.
- A curriculum vitae (maximum 4 pages) describing the applicant’s current position, education, areas of specialisation, professional experience in the field of cultural and/or natural heritage, including World Heritage, and publications/reports;
- A letter of support from the company allowing the candidate to attend the workshop and stating that, should the applicant be chosen for the programme, the employer is willing to assist the applicant with any additional duties (such as writing an essay on the case study for publication).
For more information, visit the AWHF Workshop on World Heritage Interpretation and Presentation in Africa’s official website.
