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Mission of consultation and research on Old Accra

General context
In order to elaborate a file of case studies and references to prepare the reflexion on the cultural heritage of old city centres in Africa, EPA was contracted by the UNESCO regional office in Accra to carry out a consultation and research mission on the safeguarding and the promotion of the old town of Accra.

Accra, sea front with forts and fishermen

Dates
From June 18 to 25, 2005.

Guiding principles
- To think about the implementation of safeguarding and valorization actions of the cultural heritage of Old Accra, which will take into account the development of the local population;
- To pay particular attention to the fact that, in a context like that of Old Accra, these actions fit the objectives of the Millenium, in particular in regard to the struggle against poverty.

Objective
To prepare a reference document which will integrate the cultural heritage of Old Accra in the town's development plan, as a witness to the cultural richness of African old city centres, which are today in a state of degradation.

Accra, colonial style shop

Expected results
A document presenting: