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    Ensure future generation’s ability to live comfortably

    Contribution to the training of cultural journalists in Cameroon

    Objectives

    Train 50 local media journalists to write articles on heritage and culture.
    Provide cultural heritage analysis tools.
    Encourage the use of communally established and used technical and terms.
    Raise awareness of the diversity of culture and its socioeconomic and strategic implications.

    Outcomes

    To better enhance and promote cultural heritage.
    To stimulate cultural and tourist economy in ICESCO Member States

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    International symposium on the occasion of World Theater Day

    Objectives

    Promoting a multidisciplinary approach to theatrical creativity and enhance societal artistic production

    Outcomes

    ICESCO’s interest in theatrical creativity

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    Preparing and organizing an MA Program on the digitization of archival heritage and manuscripts, in collaboration with Ain Shams University and Marburg University Signing a MoU and the Annex of the MA Program with Ain Shams University and Marburg University in the field of heritage preservation

    Objectives

    Creating the first academic MA and Ph.D. program in the field of heritage, by ICESCO in cooperation with two world-renowned universities and providing scholarships in this regard

    Outcomes

    Serious scientific training of workers in the field of heritage through obtaining MA and Ph.D. degrees in the field.

    Activating the project of establishing an AI unit at the Heritage Center hrough holding a training session on the use of modern technologies and AI applications in documenting heritage.

    Objectives

    Training staff to be capable of managing and documenting heritage through using AI techniques and applications.

    Outcomes

    Documenting a heritage site using AI techniques and applications;
    Training 17 workers in the fields of heritage on the use of VR and AI techniques in documenting heritage.

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    Organization of the International Webinar to mark the International Museum Day under the theme “the Power of Museums”

    Objectives

    To assist Member States in the governance of heritage development policies.

    Outcomes

    A strategic revolution reflecting the Islamic world’s memory, identity and diverse heritage specificities.

    Celebration of the International Museum Day 2022.

    Objectives

    Introduce museum managers in the Islamic world on the theme chosen by ICOM.
    Consolidate the network of museums in the Islamic world.
    Revitalize cooperation between ICESCO and ICOM.

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    Activities of ICESCO Chair for Thinking about Coexistence in the Islamic World : Art and Coexistence Project

    Objectives

    The role of art and creativity in learning of coexistence

    Outcomes

    Communicating with art people in such various disciplines as music, theatre and cinema.

    Release of the book “Ilm al-awbi’a fi al-hadara al-islamyya wa atharuhu fi mukafahat ja’ihat corona” [Epidemiology in Islamic Civilization and its Impact on Combating the Corona Pandemic] by Dr. Khaled Harbi

    Objectives

    To contribute to fighting the Corona pandemic.
    To emphasize the anchored character of fighting epidemics in the Islamic civilization
    To highlight the efforts of Muslim physicians in the development of medical sciences throughout history.
    To publicize an important part of the history of the Islamic world’s civilization.

    Release of the book “Si les murs de Fès pouvaient parler” [If only the walls of Fez could speak]

    Objectives

    To highlighting a part of the tangible and intangible heritage of Fez.
    To publicize the patterns of relationships and ways of coexistence among the population of this imperial city

    Outcomes

    People interested in the history of Islamic civilization
    People interested in the tangible and intangible heritage of the Islamic world.

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    Release of the book “al-masajid al-atharya fi al-mamlaka al-maghribya” [Ancient mosques in the Kingdom of Morocco”, by Dr Abdelaziz Salah Salim,

    Objectives

    To publicize an important landmark of the architectural heritage of the Islamic civilization, namely Moroccan ancient mosques

    Tribute to Eliane Chiron

    Objectives

    Paying tribute to an artist with an important influence on modern art

    Outcomes

    Follow up on institutional exchanges and recalling the role of women in creation

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    Publication of guidelines on response to crises and disasters in heritage sites and museums and restituting cultural property

    Objectives

    Preparing well-trained teams of workers in the fields of heritage and museums to deal with risks, crises and disasters in heritage sites and museums;
    Training archaeological and legal workers capable of handling the files of recovering cultural property.

    Outcomes

    Finalizing the processes of preparing, printing, publishing and distributing the guides to the Member States.

    Holding the 10th Meeting of the Islamic World Heritage Committee.

    Objectives

    Keeping up with the latest developments in the field of heritage in the Islamic world;
    Inscribing heritage sites and elements on the Islamic World Heritage List.

    Outcomes

    Inscribing 141 of heritage sites and elements on the Islamic World Heritage List;
    Issuing statements and declarations on the heritage issues discussed.

    Adoption of ICESCO Young Ambassadors Project to introduce the heritage of the Islamic world

    Objectives

    Adopting the Project of the ICESCO Young Ambassadors to promote heritage in the Islamic world

    Two publications by the International Center of Holistic Policies

    Objectives

    Promote debate, theoretical and practical reflection in the Islamic world.
    Support experts’ publications in the Islamic world.

    ICESCO’s participation in the first regional conference in cultural property protection, «Site Management: Strategies and Practices»

    Outcomes

    Highlight the importance of joint cooperation between ICESCO and the American Research Center in the protection of cultural heritage.
    Emphasize the need to rely on the international conventions and regional declarations issued by ICESCO
    The importance of inscribing several common files on the international heritage lists;
    The importance of providing support to countries that have suffered from wars and crises, especially Iraq, Libya and Lebanon;
    The importance of establishing an international network of experts to support the heritage of the Islamic world.

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    Participation in the 1st International Training Forum “Anticipate the Future of Training after the COVID-19 Pandemic - Opportunities and Challenges”

    Objectives

    Promote modern training mechanisms after the COVID-19 pandemic;
    Identify modern training concepts through the use of social communication techniques;
    Explore the experiences of countries such as Finland and Canada in teaching training skills;
    Discuss means to bring creativity to professional training and qualification

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    Publishing the proceedings of ICESCO international conference on the preservation, protection, and promotion of cultural heritage, in the context of insecurity in the Lake Chad Basin held on 28 - 30 September 2021

    Objectives

    Contribute to the conservation and enhancement of the cultural properties and elements of the countries bordering Lake Chad;
    Publicize the activities of the Heritage Centre of the Islamic World;
    Encourage the dissemination and circulation of scientific productions in the Islamic world.

    Outcomes

    Publishing three books:
    Volume 1: Myths, beliefs and safeguarding of heritage know-how in the Lake Chad Basin (14 contributions);
    Volume 2: Cultural diversity, economic productions and education for cultural heritage in the Lake Chad Basin (15 contributions);
    Volume 3: Archaeological remains, management of museum collections and enhancement of cultural heritage in the Lake Chad Basin (11 contributions).

    Capacity Building Workshop for Intangible Heritage Professionals in the Islamic world

    Objectives

    Enhance the capabilities of the institutional framework of ICESCO Member States in the field of safeguarding intangible cultural heritage;
    Deepen participants’ understanding and knowledge of the mechanisms stipulated in the 2003 Convention for the preparation of nomination files for inscription of intangible cultural heritage elements on Islamic World Heritage List and the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity;
    Develop the qualification of participants in preparing files for intangible cultural heritage that needs urgent protection;
    Enhance the qualification of participants in the preparation of national inventories;
    Promote the exchange of experiences between workers in the field of intangible cultural heritage in ICESCO Member States.

    Outcomes

    Enhancing the role of ICESCO in protecting the intangible cultural heritage;
    Supporting the heritage of the Islamic world on the international lists of heritage.

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    National Workshop for Women on «Income-Generating Activities: Processing of Agricultural Products and Forest Fruits»

    Objectives

    The main objectives of the workshop are:
    Learning the adequate methods for storing, processing, packaging and preserving products.
    Learning the adequate methods and practices for guaranteeing the nutritional quality of products.
    Learning entrepreneurial and financial management.

    Outcomes

    Mastering the basics of the processing of agricultural products and forest fruits for better hygienic and sanitary quality to increase products prices;
    Good knowledge of product conservation and storage requirements;
    Good knowledge of the risks of storing products and mastering preventive and curative control techniques;
    Learning hygiene precautions in products processing (hygiene of the place of production, personal hygiene, hygiene of the used materials and equipment, hygiene of the raw material, etc.)
    Understanding the principle of forward chaining (a product in the process of production never goes back and does not cross the stage it has just passed) is one of the basic principles of hygiene in the food industry. It must be respected as much as possible.
    Controlling and monitoring of the production chain (knowing the manufactured products, building the production diagram, controlling operations and hazards, and quality control)
    Raising awareness of the need for traceability and the quality of packaging
    Awareness of entrepreneurial management (knowing the manufactured products, building the production diagram, controlling operations and hazards, and quality control)
    Mastering the marketing strategy for processed products (4P marketing strategy, sales techniques, use of digital technologies, etc.)

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    National Training Workshop on “Capacity building of Farmers in sustainable techniques of tapping trees, harvesting and packaging of gum” and practical training on how to “Perform Systemic Bleeding of Trees in Natural Strands with Efficient Methods”

    Objectives

    Identifying selection criteria and the diameter of branches likely to be tapped in order to stimulate exudation and multiply gum production by 5 to 6 fold
    Highlighiting the period, technique, tools to be used and the branches to be pruned to facilitate the operations of tapping and harvesting the gum produced
    Identifying the optimum time to perform tapping for good gum production without compromising tree survival.

    Outcomes

    Mastering all the requirements of the bleeding as well as the good practices of bleeding, harvesting, drying, packaging and conservation of the gum
    Improvement of the practices relevant to th silvicultural management pruning for sustainable exploitation of trees with good production potential.
    Understanding the importance of rubber quality and processing.

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    ICESCO’s Accelerator Programme

    Objectives

    Highlighting the role of startups and young entrepreneurs in promoting economic growth by helping them generate new knowledge, products, and services.
    Strengthening the young men and women’s potential in creating enterprises by upgrading the level of confidence and self-dependence
    Identifying the priority areas in the Member States that advances innovation-based economic cooperation and the adoption and exchange of best practices information.
    Facilitating a market-driven innovation environment and the outreach efforts to connect the young and female entrepreneurs from member states.
    Training the startups to raise capitals so as to effectively scale up and grow their businesses by gaining relevant knowledge and skills.
    Developing recommendations and guidance for Startups to commercialize and internationalize their products, systems, and services.
    Increasing the availability of private financing by closer proximity between funding bodies and the entrepreneurs

    Outcomes

    14 selected teams out of 90 applications from across the country.
    2 days of bootcamp and 6 weeks of training completed and the national pitch fest is held.
    More than 70 entrepreneurs trained and upskilled

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    "International Seminars on Circular, Green and Blue Economy”: Promoting Women and Youth Entrepreneurship in the Islamic World

    Objectives

    Sharing experiences and promote entrepreneurship among women and youth based on the opportunities offered by clean, inclusive and equitable economic models in the Islamic world.
    Introducing the participants to the concepts of the circular, green and blue economy.

    Outcomes

    Explaining the business opportunities of clean economies;
    Improving participants’ understanding of strategies for promoting entrepreneurship among youth and women;
    Raising participants’ awareness of the importance of innovative and smart technologies in developing clean business models;
    Using the participants’ observations to identify the obstacles that must be avoided for the success of the initiatives.

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    National symposium on Ethics of Scientific Research, Technology and Innovation

    Objectives

    The main objective of this symposium is to spread and promote the culture of ethical practices in scientific research and innovation, and their impact on the integrity and quality of scientific research.

    Outcomes

    The participants agreed that there is a need for additional research in scientific cooperation in order to:
    produce a national framework for the ethics of scientific research and innovation,
    Building systematic cultures, starting from the young, up to the researcher and innovator, around the ethics of scientific research and innovation,
    Spread the culture of ethics of scientific research and innovation in all stages of higher education,
    Enable more people to contribute to the ongoing digital transformation and reduce the gap, that IT is likely to deepen, between countries in terms of resources and knowledge.

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