Annual category 2 centres meeting

The 7th annual meeting of the category 2 centres active in the field of intangible cultural heritage was held from 2 to 3 September 2019 in Algiers, Algeria. Hosted by the Regional Centre for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Africa (CRESPIAF) under the auspices of UNESCO, the meeting will follow up on the six previous annual meetings.

The discussions during the meeting was focused on priorities and challenges in the implementation of 2003 Convention, the overall results framework, ICH in emergencies and the role of NGO’s in the safeguarding of ICH.  The Centre’s representatives also shared their experience in the implementation of the global capacity building programme and their activities related to education.