The protection and conservation of the cultural
and natural heritage is a priority for the sub-region. The short
and scattered inventories of the sites have obviously revealed that
these sites are, for most of them, in an advanced state of dilapidation
and often dereliction. Some have even disappeared. |
Fort Bullen(Gambia)
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Cidade Velha (Cabo Verde)
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It is not only necessary to continue these inventories
and stocktaking efforts in the countries, but also to make them
available to researchers and the populations. The action of UNESCO
and its partners will also be focused on the preparation of safeguard
plans and strategies. A better knowledge and in fact, an improved
ownership of the sites by the populations of the countries will
be a major aspect. |
