Italy-Africa cultural heritage protection initiatives

Overview

Discussions in Italy have highlighted the multifaceted challenges of protecting cultural heritage, including the strategic destruction of assets during conflicts and risks posed by climate emergencies. Experts have called for improved coordination between international humanitarian law, national criminal law, and UNESCO conventions to combat illicit trafficking.

Building on these concerns, Italy and nine African nations have launched a collaborative program under the Mattei Plan for Africa. This three-year agreement between the Italian National School of Cultural Heritage and the African School of Cultural Heritage (EPA) focuses on professional training, the digitalization of museum collections, and establishing provenance for historical artifacts. The initiative involves specialized units from the Italian Carabinieri to share expertise in investigating illegal excavations and international smuggling, with the goal of creating joint digital archives to facilitate data exchange.

Entities

Casa Milan · Italian Carabinieri · European Public Prosecutor's Office · University of Trieste · UNESCO

Timeline

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[INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources
Italy and nine African nations launch cultural heritage protection program
Italy and nine African nations have launched a three-year program to combat illegal art trafficking through professional training, digitalization, and enhanced provenance tracking.
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Legal and cultural experts discuss asset and heritage protection in Italy
Experts in Italy met to discuss diverse protection strategies, ranging from the financial and reputational security of celebrities to the preservation of cultural heritage against conflict and climate change.

Sources

clubdoria46.it · mostarski.ba · nordest24.it · notiziegeopolitiche.net · usaartnews.com