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6th Regional thematic seminar on Conservation and Valorisation of Traditional Architecture in Sub-Saharan Africa

Place: Dakar, Senegal
Dates: 17 - 21 October 2005
Partners: Directorate of cultural heritage, Senegal (DPC)

Objective of the seminar
The main objective was to give opportunity to Heritage professionals to present the state of conservation of Traditional Architecture in their countries, in order to create a debate on the sustainability of the Traditional architectures and to make proposals for its conservation and promotion.

Structure
After the introductory session, each participant of the Seminar presented one case study on the state of conservation of traditional architecture and the perspectives in their country. The presentations were completed by three paper presented by resource persons on topics related to the sustainability of traditional architecture, archiving and World Heritage nomination.
Following the presentations, a site visit in Gorée Island was organized. Finally the last two days were used to reflect in groups on responses and recommendations to set mechanism for better preservation of traditional architecture and also strengthening of heritage institutions in Africa.

Results
• 16 professionals (5 Women and 11 Men) from 12 countries attended the seminar;
• A dossier on compilation of papers presented by participants;
• A set of propositions and recommendations on ways and mechanism for a better; preservation of traditional architecture in Africa;
• Many press articles.