Paris, France \u2013 July 9, 2025 \u2014 Ghana has reaffirmed its commitment to preserving its cultural and historical landmarks during the ongoing 47th Session of the World Heritage Committee, which is taking place from July 7 to 17, 2025, in Paris. Addressing the distinguished gathering, Ghana\u2019s Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Hon. Abla Dzifa Gomashie, outlined Ghana\u2019s active engagement with global heritage institutions and highlighted ongoing national efforts to safeguard its heritage assets.<\/p>\n
Taking the floor for the first time during this session, Hon. Gomashie extended gratitude to UNESCO and partner organizations\u2014including ICCROM, ICOMOS, and IUCN\u2014for their continuous support in protecting Ghana\u2019s World Heritage Sites, particularly the historic Forts and Castles of Ghana.<\/p>\n
The Minister acknowledged a recent Reactive Monitoring mission to the Forts and Castles and affirmed the new government’s full dedication to implementing recommendations from past assessments. \u201cWe are committed to ensuring that the Forts and Castles World Heritage Property are properly conserved and protected,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
Hon. Gomashie expressed Ghana\u2019s support for the synergy between tangible and intangible heritage, applauding earlier draft decisions and reiterating Ghana\u2019s alignment with ongoing international frameworks. \u201cWe are currently implementing the 2030 indicators for culture as part of our national development framework,\u201d she noted.<\/p>\n
A significant highlight of Ghana\u2019s cultural agenda, according to the Minister, is the Black Star Experience\u2014a comprehensive cultural initiative designed to position Ghana as a key player in Africa\u2019s cultural and creative industries.<\/p>\n
Ghana also welcomed progress under the Strategy for World Heritage in Africa, especially Output 4 of the \u201cCapacity Building for an Integrated Approach to Safeguarding Tangible and Intangible Heritage in Africa,\u201d which promotes a holistic approach to conservation among African states.<\/p>\n
Highlighting Ghana\u2019s international engagement, the Minister referenced the country\u2019s participation in the Second Naples Conference on Cultural Heritage in June 2025, underscoring its relevance as a precursor to the upcoming MONDIACULT 2025. \u201cWe are especially looking forward to MONDIACULT 2025, which we believe will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the global cultural agenda,\u201d she emphasized.<\/p>\n
In closing, Ghana voiced its support for Kenya\u2019s amendment to the draft decision currently under discussion, reinforcing the unity of the Africa Group on heritage policy matters.<\/p>\n
Ghana\u2019s active participation in the 47th Session underscores its growing leadership in cultural policy and heritage preservation on the African continent and beyond.<\/p>\n
Source: Mabel Delassie Awuku-PR Unit -MoTCCA<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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