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THE 31st General Assembly of ICCROM, the International Centre for the Study of the Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Property, will be held in Rome, Italy, during the period from 30-31 October 2019.
The two-day event will focus on the most relevant issues and topics of concern on cultural heritage promotion and provide a platform to stimulate dialogue on sustainable approaches for the protection and preservation of cultural and natural heritage in the world.
The 31st General Assembly marks sixty years of ICCROM’s activities. ICCROM was officially operational in Rome on the 1st of March 1959. Over these 60 years, ICCROM has had strong relations with all of its Member States, particularly with the host country, Italy, both as a major contributor to its budget and for the institutional long-standing scientific partnerships, which contribute significantly to ICCROM projects and activities since its beginning.
Delegations of ICCROM’s 137 Member States will meet at this two-day event to discuss and enhance the Rome-based agency’s strategic directions and work plan, and elect its new governing Council. The event will also be an opportunity to welcome ICCROM’ newest Member State, Costa Rica, and review activities and projects implemented by its various programmes during the course of 2018-2019.
Several high senior officials from Italy and representatives of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of United Nations (FAO) in addition to representatives of international organisations, diplomats and members of the press are expected to attend the opening of the event at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday the 30th October 2019.
A Thematic Discussion on “Decolonization of the Heritage Field and its Implications for Preservation and Management Practices” will be held as part of the 31 st General Assembly on 31 October 2019. The Thematic Discussion will focus on experiences and perspectives of the four speakers from Jamaica, New Zealand, Canada and South Africa on the relevant topic and will be followed by a panel discussion and finally an open floor session.
The ICCROM Award Ceremony will also be held during the 31st General Assembly. This award is granted to individuals who have contributed significantly to ICCROM’s development, or who have special merit in the field of conservation, protection and restoration of cultural heritage.
– Oct 20, 2019 @ 14:15 GMT |
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