Publication: Cultural Property Conservation and the Development Process
Date
1994-01
ISSN
Published
1994-01
Author(s)
Taboroff, June
Cook, Cynthia C.
Abstract
The study intends to assist in planning
for cultural heritage conservation in project environmental
assessments, and complement instructions under operational
directives on both environmental assessment, and cultural
property. Based on library research, and discussions with
Africa experts, the study cautions on the information
provided on the subject, since both qualitative, and
quantitative findings have serious data gaps. The changing
nature of African culture is taken into account, in
reflecting on cultural heritage issues, for little is known
about site distribution, since geographical distribution
varies considerably form one country to another.
Undoubtedly, Africa is the continent paramount in studies of
human evolution, both in human paleontology, and the
archaeology of human origins, however, archaeology in
Sub-Saharan Africa is a relatively recent innovation.
Descriptions on traditional, and colonial architecture,
including cultural landscapes identify the result of human
interventions, including the rich traditions of daily life
through its material culture. Projects on cultural heritage
issues should contain an executive summary; policy, legal
and administrative frameworks; and, concise project
description, to assess the dimensions of socioeconomic
conditions. Mitigating measures should include site
conservation, archaeology recovery, and enhancement of site improvements.
Citation
“Taboroff, June; Cook, Cynthia C.. 1994. Cultural Property Conservation and the Development Process. Africa Region Findings & Good Practice Infobriefs; No. 11. © World Bank, Washington, DC. http://openknowledge.worldbank.org/entities/publication/e522620c-b8e0-5c20-8b83-ddb3b7eef7b5 License: CC BY 3.0 IGO.”