School of African Heritage

News highlights [May 5-9] Workshop for the finalisation of the concept of the travelling exhibition "A for Africa" in the framework of the MSD programme. About ten senior executives from prospective countries to host the exhibition are participating. [May 5-9] Workshop on 'Techniques for the rehabilitation and promotion of architectural and urban heritage', with a delegation from the urban community of Douala, Cameroon. More news...

EPA is located in Porto-Novo, Benin. It is a postgraduate university institution, specialised in the preservation and promotion of both tangible and intangible cultural heritage. It trains heritage professionals from 26 sub-Saharan African countries.

Since its creation in 1998, EPA has trained more than 600 African heritage professionals, mounted 3 exhibitions, organised an international conference, published 25 reports, one newsletter, a tourism guide and 8 Web sites, and carried out 4 surveys.

EPA is a self-financed institution which receives support from a variety of funders.

EPA - Ecole du Patrimoine Africain
01 BP 2205, Porto-Novo - Benin
Tel.: (229) 20 21 48 38
Fax.: (229) 20 21 21 09
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