INTERNATIONAL CENTRE FOR THE STUDY OF THE PRESERVATION AND RESTORATION OF CULTURAL PROPERTY
Annual Report November 2011 – October 2012 ICCROM Newsletter 38
Contents Director-General’s Message 1 Director-General’s Message
2 Results-Oriented Target Indicators am pleased to be introducing 4 ICCROM News this annual report, and myself I as ICCROM’s new Director- General. Since taking over duties in 6 Training: international courses January 2012, I am proud of how exceptionally ICCROM has performed in both technical and human terms, 13 Training: regional activities notwithstanding ongoing global economic disruptions. Working with partner organizations, both staff and 19 Research and Development Council have continued to focus on with the recent accession of Iraq, our commitment to Member States Latvia, Maldives and Qatar. This is by relying on our core value of a sign of ICCROM’s effectiveness 24 Cooperation and Advice promoting quality in the conservation in carrying out its mandate, due to of cultural heritage worldwide. the work of the previous Director- Information on the activities carried General, Mounir Bouchenaki, and 26 Knowledge and Communication out this year is contained in this our staff. It is also thanks to the annual report in addition to being work of our Council which represent posted on our website. I would us around the world, and our vast 28 Financial Information also call attention to the table on network of partners. Negotiations page 2 which summarizes our with the Russian Federation for its achievements with regards to the return to ICCROM are continuing, indicators laid out in the Programme and we are working with other and Budget (also available online). countries that have expressed You will see that we are well on our interest in adhering to ICCROM’s way towards achieving many of the Statutes. promised targets. Member States have been able I am happy to report that we have to take advantage of a full range increased the number of Member of ICCROM’s services including States to 133 (as of October 2012) participation in the courses taking place in Rome and around the world, center outside Rome. The ATHAR Conservation Institute (a part of the descriptions throughout this report. as well as the use of the Library. Regional Centre in Sharjah, United Getty Trust). Contacts have also been We are also seeking other means The staff have also undertaken over Arab Emirates began operating in made with such organizations as the of obtaining resources such as the 100 missions to attend meetings January 2012, and we must thank the Prince Claus Fund for activities related secondments of staff. We have also providing advice to governments and generosity of His Highness Dr Sheikh to disaster risk management. recently put together a consortium partner institutions. Additionally, work Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, of organizations, each contributing is continuing on the redesign of our Member of the Supreme Council and It is within the framework of these Euro 10,000, to cover the costs of website in order to better manage Ruler of Sharjah for his support of this accomplishments that we must the upcoming ICCROM Forum on communication and information. initiative. recognize that ICCROM has been Conservation Science. This is a able to maintain a high level of quality model which, while time intensive, Regarding our relationship with Italy, Fundraising remains a top priority of service despite the challenging may be of interest in the future. we are looking forward to the future for the LATAM programme. This task fi nancial situation around the world. move to our new headquarters has remained diffi cult in the current This is evident by the growth in our As evidenced by the activities in the nearby San Francesco a fi nancial climate, but nevertheless, we Member States which fi nd value described in this annual report, Ripa complex. Restoration work is have been able to carry out several in joining the organization, even in ICCROM continues to work hard in the proceeding according to schedule. activities with the support of the diffi cult times. Our regular budget, service of conservation professionals Government of Mexico. however, has remained virtually the worldwide, focusing on the ICCROM also continues its work at same for three biennia, meaning a opportunities, issues and risks lying the regional level. Sub-Saharan Africa ICCROM continues to strengthen substantial reduction in funding for ahead of us. During my directorship, remains a priority, in particular, the relations with institutional partners. I activities due to increasing costs. Our I pledge to continue to work with staff Ecole du Patrimoine Africain (EPA) met with Irina Bokova, Director-General ability to sustainably maintain the to ensure that their excellent work is in Benin and the Centre for Heritage of UNESCO, during a recent visit to the quantity and quality of our services able to proceed, despite the fewer Development in Africa (CHDA) in Bay of Naples. This was an important depends on the commitment from resources available. I am proud of Kenya. Despite praiseworthy results, opportunity to exchange ideas on ICCROM’s staff, Council and Member what they have accomplished in my the two schools face challenges in issues of common interest for both States to meet the challenges ahead fi rst year as Director-General, and fundraising at a moment of great organizations. The 40th anniversary by ensuring that the organization has it is my sincere hope that all those need in the region. This issue was of the World Heritage Convention the necessary resources to continue reading this report will fi nd positive highlighted during the recent World has also provided ICCROM staff its work. It may be useful, in this ways to work with ICCROM to as we Heritage Committee meeting given with opportunities to strengthen ties respect, for the Council and General move forward in the future. the destruction of a number of tombs with UNESCO. Similarly, ICCROM Assembly to revisit the issue of in Timbuktu. ICCROM, with the aid of continues to strengthen links to preparing programmes and budgets the Turkish International Cooperation ICOMOS and ICOM. We are in the based on Zero Nominal Growth rather and Development Agency (TIKA), process of operationalizing the MoU than Zero Real Growth. invited a professional from Mali to with ICOMOS, and discussions are the course on First Aid to Cultural now underway with ICOM to develop At the same time, ICCROM staff Heritage in Times of Confl ict. a similar MoU. ICCROM also enjoys continue to seek support through A promising area of activity is the a strong working relationship with extra-budgetary contributions and Stefano De Caro establishment of our fi rst regional private foundations such as the Getty partnerships, as seen in the activity Director-General of ICCROM
ICCROM Newsletter 38: Annual Report 1 Results-Oriented Target Indicators
What we have achieved so far
Target indicators in the In the period of November Programme and Budget 2011 – October 2012 the for the 2012–2013 following results have biennium outline the already been achieved: following expected results:
12–18 courses will be 10 courses were implemented implemented
50–80 weeks of courses 37 weeks of courses were will be carried out carried out
200–300 professionals will 156 professionals were be trained trained
150–250 resource persons 185 resource persons will be engaged in training were engaged in training activities activities * 8–12 fellows and visiting 3 fellows were hosted at researchers will be hosted ICCROM at ICCROM
8–10 interns will be hosted 7 interns were hosted at at ICCROM ICCROM
* Resource persons can include instructors (ICCROM staff, in addition to locally and internationally recruited lecturers), administrative staff and course assistants, guest speakers, local craftsmen and all individuals who contribute to the enrichment of a course and the training of its participants. They may be funded by ICCROM or partner organizations, or may contribute their expertise on a voluntary basis.
2 ICCROM Newsletter 38: Annual Report International Training: who benefi ted
Australia Cambodia France Italy Mali Nigeria Slovenia United Kingdom Viet Nam Fiji Austria Canada Germany Japan Mauritius Norway South Africa of Great Britain Yemen Holy See Azerbaijan China Greece Jordan Mexico Pakistan Spain and Northern Zambia Indonesia Bahrain Colombia Guyana Kenya Morocco Peru Sri Lanka Ireland Zimbabwe Moldova Bangladesh Denmark India Latvia Myanmar Philippines Sudan United Republic Russian Belgium Egypt Iran Lesotho Nepal Poland Switzerland of Tanzania Federation Brazil Estonia Iraq Malaysia Netherlands Republic of Korea Thailand United States of Bulgaria Finland Israel Maldives New Zealand Romania Turkey America
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A t l a n t i c P a c i f i c O c e a n O c e a n
P a c i f i c O c e a n
I n d i a n O c e a n Member States
Others
Regional Training: who benefi ted?
Afghanistan Cambodia Cyprus Honduras Libya New Zealand Thailand Venezuela Bhutan Tajikistan Algeria Chile Ecuador Italy Maldives Pakistan Tunisia Viet Nam Indonesia Tonga Argentina China Egypt Japan Mexico Peru Turkey Jamaica Uzbekistan Bangladesh Colombia France Jordan Morocco Spain United States of Brazil Cuba Guatemala Lebanon Myanmar Sri Lanka America ICCROM Newsletter 38: Annual Report 3 ICCROM News Staff News New Member ICCROM Award
In January 2012, Stefano De Caro took up In early 2012 , Marco Carra from Italy joined States The General Assembly presented the his duties as Director-General of ICCROM. ICCROM as Helpdesk Clerk, and Daniela 2011 ICCROM Award to Herb Stovel. His appointment follows a long career Sauer from Austria as Library Assistant. Mr ICCROM is pleased to announce the The laudatio was read by Alain Godonou, as an archaeologist, author, lecturer and Carra has a degree in Computer Science adhesion of the following Member Director of the Division of Cultural Objects teacher in several Italian universities, and from the Sapienza University of Rome. Ms States: and Intangible Heritage at UNESCO. It former Director-General of Antiquities with Sauer studied Conservation at the Istituto highlighted Stovel’s renowned expertise the Italian Ministry of Cultural Heritage and Superiore per la Conservazione ed il Iraq (14 November 2011) in cultural heritage conservation, his Activities (MiBAC). He is well known to Restauro (ISCR) and also holds a certifi cate Latvia (31 March 2012) role as Director of ICCROM’s Heritage ICCROM, having represented the Italian in Library Sciences and Bibliography from Maldives (7 July 2012) Settlements Unit, and his contribution to government on the Council from 2008 to the Pontifi cal Gregorian University, Rome. Qatar (26 April 2012) several standard-setting principles and 2011. texts that now guide professionals in the This past year, we said farewell to Enrico fi eld. Meryl Oliver, Stovel’s wife, accepted ICCROM is also pleased to welcome Carra, Head of Logistics who retired after 30 the award on his behalf. Yohei Kiyonaga who has been seconded years of service, and Daijiro Kitagawa, who 27th General by the government of Japan as a Project completed a two-year secondment in the Assembly of The ICCROM Award is given in Manager for the Sites Unit. He has both Sites Unit. recognition of special merit in the fi eld of a BA and an MA in Engineering and ICCROM conservation, protection and restoration Environmentalntal Design, and comes from the of cultural heritage, and for making an Agency forr CulturalCultural Affairs of Japan where ICCROMICCRO held its General Assembly important contribution to the development he is a specialistecialist for cultural properties. Mr from 14–16 November 2011 at the of ICCROM. Kiyonaga iss already familiar with ICCROM,ICCROM, FFAOAO headquartershe in Rome. During having participatedticipated in the 2009 edition of tthehe three-daythr schedule, delegates the ARIS courseourse on ArchitecturalArchitectural aappointedppoin Stefano De Caro of Italy as Records, Inventoriesnventories andand tthehe nenew Director-General. In addition, Informationn SystemsSystems for ttheyhey eelected new members to ICCROM’s Conservation.on. CCouncil,ounc approved the Programme and BBudgetudge for 2012–2013, welcomed new MeMemberm States and participated in the ICCROMICCR Award ceremony. Eighty-eight MemberMem State delegations attended the event,eve together with observers from 2222 partner institutions, three non- MeMember State representatives and one PermanentPe Observer.
4 ICCROM Newsletter 38: Annual Report ICCROM Elected Hiroshi Daifuku (1920–2012)
Council Members ICCROM is saddened to announce the passing on 12 July of Hiroshi At UNESCO, Daifuku was Daifuku. Representing UNESCO, he was instrumental in guiding involved in practically all Abdulaziz Al-Musallam Alkhaaldi the early development of ICCROM, then called the Rome Centre. of its early cultural activities, Mourad Betrouni Daifuku was appointed Programme Specialist at UNESCO in 1954 including the international for the development of museums in the Museums and Monuments campaigns to save the Marián Del Egido Division, headed by Jan K. van der Haagen. He also worked with monuments of Nubia. A close and fruitful collaboration developed Alberto De Tagle Piero Gazzola, who was also a Programme Specialist at UNESCO between UNESCO and ICCROM in those years, very much due to the Donatius M.K. Kamamba at the time. It was together with van der Haagen and Gazzola that intelligence and vision of Daifuku. It was in this position that Daifuku Daifuku became one of the key persons in the foundation and early also represented UNESCO at the 1964 International Conference in Khaled Karoui development of ICCROM. As successor of van der Haagen, he Venice, where ICCROM was one of the principal actors. Daifuku was Wataru Kawanobe represented UNESCO in ICCROM’s Council for many years and was one of the signatories of the Venice Charter, and a strong promoter of Yong-han Kim the contact person at UNESCO for ICCROM’s Directors, from Harold the establishment of ICOMOS the following year in Poland. Elena Korka J. Plenderleith, to Paul Philippot and Bernard M. Feilden. For his We remember Dr Daifuku with great warmth, as a consummate signifi cant contribution to the organization, he received the ICCROM professional who helped set the foundation upon which ICCROM’s Magdalena Krebs Kaulen Award in 1979. current activities still rely. Gunilla Lagnesjö Marie Lavandier Qiong Lu Herb Stovel (1948–2012) Orysia Luchak It is with profound sadness that we learned of the death in March World Heritage Committee, drafting the fi rst Global Training Strategy Bruno Maldoner of Herb Stovel, Director of the Heritage Settlements Unit at ICCROM for World Heritage in 2000 and participating in the implementation of Blanca Niño Norton from 1998–2004 and recipient of the 2011 ICCROM Award. Herb’s the World Heritage Convention. Sharon Park fi rst involvement with ICCROM came in 1982 when he participated in the Scientifi c Principles of Conservation (SPC) course. Subsequently, Herb was the author or editor of numerous publications. Of note, Risk Isabel Raposo De Magalhães he returned on numerous occasions as a consultant and teacher. Preparedness: a Management Manual for World Cultural Heritage Lilia Rivero Weber Prior to joining ICCROM’s staff, Herb was a professor at the University published by ICCROM, ICOMOS and the World Heritage Centre in Grellan Rourke of Montreal where he was the fi rst Director of its post-graduate 1998. He also co-edited Conservation of Living Religious Heritage, conservation programme. One of his most important contributions published in 2005 as part of the ICCROM Conservation Studies Britta Rudolff to conservation came in 1994, as one of the key drafters of the Nara series. Myriam Serck-Dewaide Document on Authenticity. Stefan Simon After leaving ICCROM, Herb returned to Canada and became a Luiz Souza At ICCROM, Herb was in charge of the Integrated Territorial and professor in the Canadian Studies programme at Carlton University. Urban Conservation programme (ITUC). During this period, Herb His legacy will be carried on by the hundreds of students and Abdolrasool Vatandoust carried out many courses in Rome and around the world. He also colleagues who have benefi ted from his knowledge and enthusiasm served as the coordinator of ICCROM’s role as Advisory Body to the for heritage conservation.
ICCROM Newsletter 38: Annual Report 5 Training: international courses
International training is In the area of Disaster and Risk Institute of Training and Research for the the technical and managerial aspects Reduction, two courses have been Asia and the Pacifi c Region (WHITRAP) in of conservation and management of considered to be our core implemented. The fi rst, the International Shanghai, China. built heritage (monuments, sites and activity. For decades, ICCROM Course on Disaster Risk Management landscapes). The course covered the of Cultural Heritage, took place in Kyoto, While there was no course in 2012 following subjects: defi ning heritage and has offered opportunities for Japan in partnership with Ritsumeikan within the Promoting People-Centered concepts of conservation; management professionals from around the University, the UNESCO World Heritage Approaches to Conservation: Living and planning context; documentation and Centre and ICOMOS. The second, First Aid Heritage programme area, work is condition assessments; interventions and globe to come together to to Cultural Heritage in Times of Confl ict, ongoing in the planning of a curriculum treatments related to all types of heritage; discuss conservation issues, took place at ICCROM. These courses allow design seminar to take place later in the and issues of access, interpretation and ICCROM to cover two key areas of disaster biennium. Aspects of the living heritage education. It came to a close with a week- suggest solutions and share risk: hazards of natural origin and those approach, however, were an important long special module on World Heritage experiences in a one-of-a-kind caused by manmade confl ict situations. part of the Conservation of Built Heritage and Sustainable Development, which was course. made possible thanks to our partners. This atmosphere of mutual learning. Within the programme on Science module incorporated the living heritage The Programme and Budget and Technology for Conservation, In total, there have been six international approach: the need to link heritage to the 15th International Course on courses carried out by ICCROM from communities and their wellbeing, in order for 2012–2013 created a new Wood Conservation Technology was November 2011 to October 2012. These for management to be more meaningful structure which highlights key implemented this spring in Norway, and courses have taken place in China, and effective. Twenty-two participants of the annual course on Conservation of Norway and Japan (2), in addition to diverse backgrounds (such as architects, programme areas. Within these Japanese Paper took place in September Rome (2). A total of 27 weeks of learning archaeologists, engineers and planners) areas, training continues to be in Tokyo, Japan. took place in this 12-month period, and 96 participated in the course. In addition, 40 participants took part in these international resources persons from all over the world developed, implemented and The Conservation of Built Heritage learning opportunities. shared their knowledge, experience and evaluated. course took place at ICCROM as part skills through lectures, discussions and of the Improving Conservation and hands-on activities. Participants had the Management Practices through the Conservation of Built Heritage opportunity to visit some of the sites in World Heritage Convention programme (CBH 12) Rome and surrounding area, as well as area. This course uses tools and Florence and Herculaneum. Evaluations 2 March – 27 April 2012 methodologies developed within the World have shown that the participants were Heritage system to train professionals to The fourth Conservation of Built Heritage satisfi ed with all aspects of the course. better safeguard all types of heritage sites. course was held at the ICCROM A second, shorter course on Heritage headquarters in Rome. This eight-week Partners: Herculaneum Centre, Italy; Herculaneum Impact Assessment was also held in course for mid-career professionals Conservation Project, Italy; and the UNESCO World Heritage Centre (WHC). cooperation with the World Heritage provided a broad understanding of both
6 ICCROM Newsletter 38: Annual Report ICCROM Newsletter 38: Annual Report 7 International Course on Wood Conservation Technology (ICWCT 12) 23 May – 29 June 2012 The 15th International Course on Wood Conser- vation Technology was held in Oslo, Norway at the Norwegian Directorate for Cultural Heritage (Riksantikvaren). The aim of the course was to promote cultural understanding and research in wood conservation, and act as a valuable learning resource for the work of the participants in their respective countries. The course provided essential theoretical and practical knowledge for diagnosing the causes of deterioration of wood, and for selecting the most appropriate methods of conservation and restoration.
The uniqueness of this course came thanks to the participation of professionals who work with both immovable and movable heritage. Differing types of heritage, combined with various participant countries of origin and types of wood found in these countries, allowed for a broadening of knowledge that extended well beyond their immediate backgrounds. This led to a greater understanding of different aspects and approaches to conservation, as well as the opportunity to share experiences, practices and insights on the use of wooden materials. Throughout the course and in addition to formal lectures, participants worked in laboratories and museums, and embarked on a week-long tour where they visited sites and met craftsmen. The course concluded with a visit to the World Heritage site of Røros. Fifteen resource persons with diverse backgrounds contributed to the course through lectures, discussions, site visits and laboratory work, while 20 participants from 20 countries took part in the course.
Partners: Norwegian Directorate for Cultural Heritage (Riksantikvaren) and the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU).
8 ICCROM Newsletter 38: Annual Report Conservation of Japanese taught by Japanese master craftsmen, Paper (JPC 12) many of whom come from generations of 27 August – 14 September 2012 families dedicated to paper and related crafts, is precious. The global diversity of approaches to conservation is a dynamic area of The longstanding and generous professional debate today. It is therefore commitment of the Japanese heritage easy to see how groundbreaking and authorities to this course has nurtured an innovative the fi rst Japanese Paper important vein of professional development Conservation course was when it was and thinking. ICCROM and its Member organized in 1992. This initiative of ICCROM States wish to take the opportunity on this and Japanese heritage authorities aimed commemorative year to both congratulate to offer an insight into the materials and and thank Japan for this. techniques of papermaking and mounting traditions, and the principles guiding the Partner: National Research Institute for Cultural care of paper-based objects. Twenty years Properties (Tobunken), Japan. on, this same aim orients and inspires both those organizing these courses and those who participate in them.
While JPC has been crucial for the appropriate care of Japanese heritage overseas, it has also built bridges between Japanese and Western paper conservation traditions. For example, in many countries the treatment of wall papers, maps, posters and other objects has incorporated Japanese methods and materials. The JPC experience has profoundly shaped the professional practice of participants, and as a result, many of them have incorporated Japanese elements to their own teaching activities.
Like past years, participants of JPC 12 rediscovered the basics of how paper is made, as well as the nature and behavior of paper both in small objects, such as scrolls, and large architectural surfaces, such as windows and doors. The opportunity to understand something about the origins of Japanese tools and materials,
ICCROM Newsletter 38: Annual Report 9 Disaster Risk Management of Cultural Heritage (ITC 12) 8 – 22 September 2012 The International Training Course on Disaster Risk Management of Cultural Jigyasu Rohit Photo: Heritage recently took place in Kyoto, Japan. The course is implemented by Ritsumeikan University, the UNESCO Chair on Cultural Heritage and Risk Management, in partnership with ICCROM, the UNESCO World Heritage Centre and ICOMOS. Nine participants and two observers from 10 countries took part in the two-week course which included lectures, group work, individual project preparation and a site visit to the Tohoku region of Japan to look at recovery efforts after the devastating earthquake and tsunami of March 2011.
Course topics included integrated disaster planning, risk assessment, developing disaster planning scenarios, working with communities and response and recovery in times of disaster. The course also looked at specifi c hazards such as earthquakes, fl oods, landslides and fi re, with a special focus on complex risks that occur when one disaster leads to other catastrophic events.
At the conclusion of the course, participants presented an outline for a disaster risk reduction strategy for a site in their own country, developing a short disaster scenario, a site assessment and strategies for prevention, response and recovery. These strategies were then presented to a jury for fi nal evaluation.
Partners: ICOMOS; Ritsumeikan University, Japan; and the UNESCO World Heritage Centre (WHC).
10 ICCROM Newsletter 38: Annual Report First Aid to Cultural Heritage in Jigyasu Times of Confl ict (FAC 12) 24 September – 26 October 2012 Rohit
Underscoring the signifi cant role that cultural Photo: heritage conservation can play in transforming confl icts, 17 heritage professionals from 16 countries convened at ICCROM to participate in the third edition of course on First Aid to Cultural Heritage in Times of Confl ict.
The course was structured along three key themes: culture and confl ict; communication, logistics and planning; and fi rst aid to cultural heritage. Through carefully chosen case studies, hands-on training and emergency simulations, the participants enhanced their ability to act promptly and secure cultural heritage in confl ict situations. The most valuable aspect of the training, however, was the case examples that the participants brought from their own contexts. These greatly enriched the discussions on topics such as confl ict analysis, mediation and negotiation, ethics and principles of conservation in confl ict situations, protection through legislation and much more. The training concluded with the reaffi rmation of the course slogan: culture cannot wait. Culture cannot wait until normalcy is restored, and its protection should be integrated with humanitarian aid and other stabilization efforts.
Partners: Blue Shield Network; Ministry of Cultural Heritage and Activities (MiBAC), Italy; Prince Claus Fund, Netherlands; Swiss Federal Offi ce of Culture (FOC); and UNESCO.
New publication: Protecting Cultural Heritage in Times of Confl ict, the collected contributions of participants of the 2010 and 2011 editions of FAC, now available for download from the ICCROM website. This illustrated volume takes a closer look at some of the practical challenges and possible opportunities for enhancing the protection of cultural heritage in confl ict areas. Also included is a list of further readings and online resources.
ICCROM Newsletter 38: Annual Report 11 Heritage Impact Assessments 15 – 24 October 2012 As part of the ongoing activities jointly organized by ICCROM and the World Heritage Institute of Training and Research for the Asia and the Pacifi c Region (WHITRAP–Shanghai Centre), the course on Heritage Impact Assessments was held in the World Heritage City of Lijiang, China. In the current atmosphere of increased infrastructure development, new buildings, urban renewal and changes to land use, there is increasing concern for the adverse effect on heritage properties. In order to ascertain the extent of negative consequences and arrive at mitigation measures, heritage impact assessments are a popular tool.
The course provided participants with the current knowledge and skills available for using an impact assessment as a means of evaluating various factors affecting cultural heritage in general, and World Heritage sites in particular. The course also provided the knowledge necessary to change legislation and other processes to make heritage impact assessments effective in the respective countries of the participants. Seventeen participants from 11 countries attended the course.
Partners: Shanghai Tongji Urban Planning and Design Institute, China; Tongji National Research Center of Historic Cities, China; Tongji University, China; UNESCO World Heritage Centre (WHC); and the UNESCO World Heritage Institute of Training and Research for the Asia and the Pacifi c Region (WHITRAP). Photo: Xiaowei Zhao Xiaowei Photo:
12 ICCROM Newsletter 38: Annual Report Training: regional activities
This year has seen a wealth The 2011 agreement signed between Regional activities in Asia have continued in The Regional Centre will carry forward the ICCROM and the His Highness Dr Sheikh collaboration with the Asia-Pacifi c Centre for aims and operating philosophy established of activity in various regions Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Member UNESCO in Nara, Japan, where the yearly within the ATHAR programme. It will meet of the world. Extra-budgetary of the Supreme Council and Ruler of course on Cultural Heritage Protection was its objectives and commitment to good Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, was recently organized. An important fi ve-year conservation practice by increasing capacity funding for activities is not followed up by a series of actions, most agreement between ICCROM and Korean through training, the provision of research always easy to fi nd, however importantly, the creation of the ATHAR heritage authorities was also signed in May, support and technical assistance, and by Regional Centre. The consolidation of this and productive and inspiring discussions promoting awareness and documentation. the commitment and Centre is of special relevance in light of the are underway regarding its implementation. It will strive for the advancement of cultural assistance from institutions and social and political unrest in parts of the heritage policy-making and will collaborate Arab region. Activities within our regional programmes with other similar centres to serve the region. governments in the regions we from November 2011 to October 2012 currently serve have proven Within the LATAM programme, activities included four courses, with a total of 10 The Government of Sharjah, UAE, has have focused on publishing the results weeks of learning. Sixty participants took graciously provided staff support and to be the sustaining resource of a groundbreaking seminar in Brazil on part in these courses. temporary premises, and a main building is moving this programme area the methods of measuring the impact of due for completion by the end of the year conservation actions. Furthermore, the at Sharjah University City. In the meantime, forward. generous contribution of Mexico has made the Centre has already promoted a number ATHAR possible two timely training activities: of activities, which have been planned and Conserving cultural heritage one on disaster risk response for World carried out in collaboration with offi cial in the Arab region Heritage sites, and one on the application partners. These include participation in of Japanese paper conservation techniques ATHAR is a long-term programme dedicated conferences and meetings; providing and materials to the Latin American and to archaeological and architectural heritage technical assistance and support related to Caribbean context. in the Arab states. This year saw the fi nal World Heritage in Bahrain, Jordan, Oman, transfer phase of the programme to the Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates; This year, the MOSAIKON programme region through the creation of the ATHAR and giving staff time to certain planning launched a new series of activities Regional Centre in Sharjah, United Arab activities of the MOSAIKON programme. dedicated to museums. While the global Emirates: the result of a 2011 agreement The ATHAR Regional Centre was also training strategy of MOSAIKON has focused signed between ICCROM and the His engaged in the development of a Charter mainly on the challenges of in situ mosaics Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed for the Conservation of Cultural Heritage in preservation, the programme is acutely Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council Palestine, carried out at the request of the aware that there are serious issues related and Ruler of Sharjah. This achievement, Government of Malta with fi nancial support to the predicament of those stored and aimed at ensuring continuity and rooting from the European Union, United Nations exhibited in museums. ATHAR’s efforts in the region, was endorsed Development Programme (UNDP) and by ICCROM’s General Assembly in 2011. UNESCO.
ICCROM Newsletter 38: Annual Report 13 Due to social and political upheaval in The Sharjah Initiative certain areas that have damaged and The participants in the international symposium on Protection of threatened cultural heritage resources, Cultural Heritage in Times of Crisis agreed on the following overarching in May 2012 the Centre hosted an principles as part of an Arab States comprehensive framework for international symposium on the Protection addressing cultural heritage in times of crisis: of Cultural Heritage in Times of Crisis— the fi rst of its kind in the region. The • Call upon all governments and parties to confl ict to respect and objective was to develop a framework observe the Hague Convention and its protocols as well as other relevant international conventions and regional declarations during to guide national policies for heritage these transitional times. protection in relation to emergency planning, infrastructure, law and public • Encourage and amplify efforts to document and develop national awareness. During three days of intensive inventories of all cultural assets, ideally using GIS, starting at the local and district levels. Such inventories need to cover both movable and deliberations, participants representing 12 immovable heritage. Arab countries together with international organizations and other experts addressed • Survey and document at the local level the impact of confl ict and several critical issues that culminated in political transition on the cultural heritage of the region. Where possible, such surveys should be shared nationally and regionally in the Sharjah Initiative (see blue box). order to develop a comprehensive inventory of damaged and lost heritage assets. A website (www.iccrom.org/athar-centre) • Undertake a confl ict and risk assessment with the aim of dedicated to the ATHAR Regional establishing potential direct and indirect impacts of crisis on cultural Centre has recently been developed in heritage. The assessment should address three inter-related areas coordination with ICCROM staff in Rome including increased conservation and protection needs, reduced and a new email address has been capacities to respond and changes in the operational institutional created for offi cial correspondence: context. [email protected] • Build capacity of professionals, and where appropriate representatives of local communities, to assess, prepare for and Partners: American University of Sharjah, UAE; Arab League Educational, Cultural and Scientifi c respond after crisis at all levels in a multidisciplinary approach. In Organization (ALECSO); National Council of addition to heritage management, capacities are required in areas Tourism and Antiquities, UAE; Sharjah Department of confl ict analysis, risk assessment, impact analysis, and recovery of Information and Culture, UAE; Sharjah Museums planning and management. Department, UAE; University College London (UCL- • Develop local and national risk reduction, preparedness and Qatar), Qatar; and the University of Sharjah, UAE. emergency response plans, starting with cultural heritage assets of Activities were held under the patronage of H.H. Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Member high value that are at high risk. of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, UAE. • Pilot response and recovery initiatives, and monitor them carefully in order to learn lessons that can be utilized in scaling up interventions. • Ensure effective participation of communities and local decision- makers as well as other humanitarian and development actors in the protection of cultural heritage in times of crisis as well as in devising emergency response plans. • Establish national institutional frameworks for effective crisis response in partnership with relevant regional and international agencies.
14 ICCROM Newsletter 38: Annual Report Cultural Heritage Protection in share experiences was also an aim. The resource persons brought their experience the Asia-Pacifi c Region activities carried out during the four weeks to the course, and ICCROM additionally 4 September – 4 October 2012 included classroom lectures, practical provided a broad international outlook training and on-site lectures, including through its staff and lecturers. Funding This annual course jointly organized by workshops on the recording of artifacts and was generously provided by Japanese ICCROM and the Asia-Pacifi c Cultural their conservation treatment, and a study authorities and partners. Centre for UNESCO (ACCU) in Nara, tour to illustrate Japanese experiences Japan focused on research, analysis and in preservation, development and use of Partners: Agency for Cultural Affairs in Japan preservation of archaeological sites and archaeological sites. Participants had the (Bunkacho); Asia-Pacifi c Cultural Centre for UNESCO (ACCU); National Institutes for Cultural remains. The objective was to provide chance to present their own experiences participants with new knowledge and skills Heritage, Japan; National Research Institute for on the current status of archaeological Cultural Properties (Tokyo and Nara), Japan; Japan regarding techniques of recording and conservation in their respective Consortium for International Cooperation in Cultural analytical methods, and principles and countries, and to exchange views. These Heritage (JCIC-Heritage); Ministry of Foreign Affairs approaches for the protection and use of presentations will be published immediately of Japan; Japanese National Commission for archaeological sites. Providing participants UNESCO; Nara Prefectural Government, Japan; and after the course, along with written reports the Nara Municipal Government, Japan. with an opportunity to establish a network submitted by the participants. Japanese with colleagues from the region and
ICCROM Newsletter 38: Annual Report 15 Photo: Mounir Bouchenaki Mounir Photo: LATAM relevance to our profession. How can we consideration both the participation of Mexico City. A precious and crucial part of Effective and sustainable approaches know whether we have actually achieved stakeholders and strategies for reducing this process has been the participation and to conservation in Latin America and what our conservation actions set out risks from disasters. The course combined commitment of Japanese colleagues from the Caribbean to do? How can we capture even better a series of practical and theoretical the National Research Institute for Cultural results? How can we explain such work sessions through lectures, case studies Properties in Tokyo, who have brought their The professional community in Latin to people outside the heritage fi eld? The and group exercises on issues of experience and vision into this initiative. America and the Caribbean has volume is available for free download planning, management and disaster demonstrated an astonishing determination in English on the ICCROM website and risk management. One of the tools used Partners: Apoyo al Desarrollo de Archivos y in keeping the LATAM programme moving Spanish language summaries will also be for the course was the World Heritage Bibliotecas de México (ADABI), Mexico; Centro de Estudos Avançados da Conservação Integrada ahead despite funding setbacks. available soon. manual, Managing Disaster Risks for (CECI), Brazil; Coordinación Nacional de World Heritage, developed by ICCROM in Conservación del Patrimonio Cultural, Instituto This year saw the publication of Measuring In December 2011, the UNESCO Regional partnership with IUCN, ICOMOS and the Nacional de Antropología e Historia (CNCPC-INAH), Heritage Conservation Performance, World Heritage Institute in Zacatecas, World Heritage Centre. Mexico; National Research Institute for Cultural proceedings of a seminar organized with Mexico hosted a course on Managing Properties, Japan; UNESCO Regional World Heritage the Centro de Estudos Avançados da Institute in Zacatecas, Mexico; and the UNESCO World Heritage Sites: integrating disaster While the issues of disaster risks were World Heritage Centre (WHC). Conservação Integrada (CECI) in Recife, risk reduction strategies. The objective was tackled in Zacatecas, a very different Brazil, in 2011. This body of work offers a to increase understanding of approaches set of colleagues gathered in December valuable insight on a theme of increasing to management planning, taking into in Mexico City. The Japanese Paper Conservation (JPC) course has been an MOSAIKON important source of insight and inspiration Saving mosaics in museums in the for professionals in Latin America and the southern and eastern Mediterranean Caribbean. Thus, colleagues at the Instituto Nacional de Antropología e Historia (INAH) This year, the MOSAIKON programme wanted to make use of this experience by launched a new series of activities discussing problems and solutions that dedicated to museums. The aim is to have presented themselves in the region address the needs of archaeologists and regarding Japanese techniques, materials other professionals who work with mosaics and approaches. A seminar was organized that have been moved from their site to that included JPC alumni from the region be stored or displayed in museums. This who have participated in various editions initiative is part of the global MOSAIKON of the course. As a result of this seminar, training strategy, which normally deals with a team of colleagues from Argentina and mosaics in situ. Spain undertook a survey on the use of Japanese tools and materials in the The fi rst course took place from 10–28 Spanish-speaking world; colleagues in June in Jordan under the auspices of Her Chile organized the translation of JPC Royal Highness Princess Sumaya bint El didactic materials into Spanish; and Hassan, Vice Chairman of the Board of Mexican colleagues secured funding Trustees of the Jordan Museum, where and other resources to implement an the course took place. The Department of International Course on Paper Conservation Antiquities was instrumental in ensuring in Latin America, taking place this month in access to major museums, storage depots
16 ICCROM Newsletter 38: Annual Report and sites in the country. The 19 participants came from Algeria, Cyprus, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Tunisia and Turkey. Three languages were used throughout the course with diffi culties at times, however this facilitated a great deal of fruitful discussions and exchanges. The course was the usual ICCROM mix of lectures, group discussions, study visits and group work. A particularly memorable session was a conference where participants shared experiences related to their working contexts and mosaic collections. Participants very much enjoyed enlightening lectures and documentation exercises on the history, techniques, iconographies and conditions of mosaics, as well as a guided discussion on the legal tools for conserving mosaic heritage. On a more practical side, they were introduced to conservation techniques and visited a local laboratory to discuss the challenges of fi nding conservation materials. During the last week, participants and resource persons designed and mounted a small exhibition called, “Mosaic, our common heritage”, which the Jordan museum displayed in its temporary exhibition halls.
The motivation of participants and lecturers, and the eagerness to learn and exchange is our best asset. We hope to continue engaging with the participants of this pilot course and build new resources and approaches in preparation of the next course in 2014.
Partners: Getty Conservation Institute (GCI), United States; Getty Foundation, United States; and the International Committee for the Conservation of Mosaics (ICCM).
ICCROM Newsletter 38: Annual Report 17 Photo: Rohit Jigyasu Rohit Photo:
18 ICCROM Newsletter 38: Annual Report Jigyasu Research and Development Rohit
Photo: The past year ICCROM has A main focus during this year has been to are now underway to further develop this response received from Member States re-launch thinking and refl ection on the initiative. it is clear that this topic is timely, as engaged in a number of issue of research in conservation. With there is a general desire for a worldwide exciting research activities respect to science, a brainstorm meeting With regard to environmental impacts, review of conservation science. To was held to provide a critical review of the a fresh look at the topic of climate ensure inclusiveness and representativity, which have utilized its current state of science in conservation, change was taken from the perspective ICCROM has brought together a group of position as a focal point for in preparation for the 2013 Forum. of risk assessment for archaeological leading institutions to form an international This meeting highlighted a wish for an site management during a roundtable consortium of partners who will collectively communication, strategic international framework for ongoing review held in Athens. This meeting constituted organize and steer this event. The thinking and dissemination. and strategy development, to strengthen a stimulating blend of cutting edge Consortium will defi ne the Forum content, In addition to the need for synergies and enhance the relevance of science, practical realities and seasoned format and participant selection. It will scientifi c research to the conservation fi eld. management experience, to challenge also decide the date of the event, which is increased multi-disciplinarity existing perceptions regarding the true tentatively planned for October 2013. and needs-driven research, These themes were also explored in effects and the practical implications of this relation to living heritage through a most crucial of threats. This approach has been adopted to provide a dominant theme emerging workshop on People-Centred Approaches each partner with an equal share in the within the international to Conservation. Professionals working Meanwhile, ICCROM fellows have carried fundraising and decision making; to ensure with both built heritage and collections out a variety of individual research projects the selection of topics of relevance; and to debate is the importance met to share the latest research results, on various topics, including the techniques overcome fi nancial barriers thus allowing of demonstrating social, identify gaps and discuss ways to support and materials of Tibetan art works, non- the participation of those with limited approaches of this nature. The knowledge invasive methods in built heritage and the resources. Established in June, a second environmental and gained from these experiences has integration of conservation and analytical round of entrance for new partners is economic value in all areas subsequently fed into different ICCROM facilities within conservation laboratories. planned for October 2012. activities, such as a module on heritage Partners: Arts and Humanities Research Council/ of conservation, not only in and sustainable development for the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research relation to practical activities, course on the Conservation of Built ICCROM Forum on Council (AHRC/EPSRC) Science and Heritage Heritage. Conservation Science Programme, United Kingdom; Canadian but also in research. This calls Over the past year ICCROM has been Conservation Institute (CCI), Canada; Centre for the promotion of research During the last biennium, the RE- working to develop the Forum on de recherche et de restauration des musées , France; Cultural Heritage Agency ORG online tool was created to assist Conservation Science. The aim is to create de France directions in conservation (RCE), Netherlands; Getty Conservation Institute museums in reorganizing their storage an innovative and groundbreaking event (GCI), United States; Institut royal du Patrimoine to support sustainability, and documentation with a sustainable that will stimulate fundamental debate on artistique (IRPA), Belgium; National Heritage Board, community engagement and and cost-effective methodology. RE-ORG the subject of conservation science and Sweden; Smithsonian Institution, United States; has since been applied to a number of its capacity to serve present and future Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais-CECOR, Brazil; , Portugal; and social wellbeing. museums with positive results, and steps conservation needs. From the positive Universidade Nova de Lisboa University College London (UCL-Qatar), Qatar.
ICCROM Newsletter 38: Annual Report 19 Brainstorm on Conservation Science To assist the Forum Consortium in defi ning specifi c themes, ICCROM organized a brainstorm meeting with a small group of individuals, known for their broad experience and critical thinking in specifi c fi elds, and who, as a group, cover a wide range of knowledge. In March 2012, 16 professionals including scientists, conservators, art historians, archaeologists, managers and educators, from both the movable and immovable heritage fi elds, met at ICCROM to share their views on key issues affecting conservation science today, and their visions for its future directions.
The group focused on the following issues: How to develop a more relevant and effective conservation science agenda? Dissemination: are results reaching the right audience(s)? How to evaluate the relevance of science and technology applied to conservation?
The brainstorm concluded that while serving the needs of cultural heritage preservation, the conservation science agenda should address matters of relevance to the wider society, such as sustainability, respect for the natural environment, economic development and social progress. Accordingly, within the umbrella of conservation science, all types of science should be considered including human and social sciences, as these have a potentially valuable contribution to make. Finally, the group emphasized that the traditional top-down approach to research should shift to place greater emphasis on participative processes and adequate needs assessments for strategy development.
20 ICCROM Newsletter 38: Annual Report Climate Change and its Impact revisit their papers to incorporate new ideas in reorganizing their storage and on Archaeological Sites and arguments arising from the debate. documentation systems. In the framework of a Memorandum of These will be included in a publication Understanding signed between the Initiative scheduled for 2013. In response to the survey results and for Heritage Conservancy (IHC) and the strong interest worldwide in the RE- ICCROM on the subject of climate change Other partners include: Canadian Conservation ORG methodology, the 27th General Institute (CCI), Canada; University College London and archaeological sites, a roundtable was Assembly of ICCROM adopted a resolution (UCL-Qatar), Qatar; and the University of Kent, United organized in April 2012 at the Acropolis Kingdom. The event received the fi nancial support of encouraging ICCROM to develop a long-term Museum in Athens, Greece. This brought the Stavros Niarchos Foundation, Greece. capacity-building programme on storage together professionals involved in climate reorganization. ICCROM is now seeking prediction modelling and in cultural heritage partnerships and funding to launch this conservation. The aim was to assess risks Re-org in Action initiative. induced by climate change and examine The world over, museum collections their relationship to those commonly in storage are at a serious risk due to In the meantime, the RE-ORG methodology threatening archaeological sites. problems related to poor management, has been applied successfully by various lack of maintenance or inadequate space museums. In Argentina, two case studies During the meeting, participants considered and equipment. This disastrous situation were undertaken between 2009 and 2011. the prevailing risks for different contexts, was revealed in an international survey The participants of these case studies are and how best to make use of current conducted in 2011 within the framework now lending their support to another museum climate prediction data in order to develop of a joint activity between ICCROM and making use of this resource. Other recent managerial responses. The overall UNESCO on the Preventive Conservation activities include storage re-organization conclusion of the roundtable was that of Endangered Museum Collections projects in Iraq, India and Indonesia, and competent management of risks, old and in Developing Countries. Through this other major museums elsewhere are also new, not only requires the best available collaboration, the RE-ORG (www.re-org. keen to start using the online tool. knowledge, but also organizational resilience. info) online tool for storage reorganization Partner: UNESCO Movable Heritage and Museums Models can show us how parts of complex was developed to assist small museums programme. climate change scenarios might unfold, e.g., how coastal regions may respond to sea level change, or how glacial sites may vanish. However, owing to the inherent uncertainty in prediction models, site managers should not plan on using a single long-term forecast. Instead, they must prepare for various possible outcomes, based on an understanding of their particular site and regional vulnerabilities, and then respond in a timely way to those risks that actually unfold.
With the state-of-the-art presentations as a shared foundation and the opportunity for long-structured discussions so often missing at conferences, the contributors will now
ICCROM Newsletter 38: Annual Report 21 Interns and Fellows What are the benefi ts of an ICCROM internship? The Interns and Fellows The internship procedure entails submitting Three of our former interns share what their experiences a letter of intent expressing interest in an have brought them. Programme was launched ongoing ICCROM programme, a one-page in 2002 as a means of curriculum vitae and a standard internship application form. Candidatures are How has your internship broadened How do you feel the skills you acquired streamlining the numerous subject to an assessment by a selection your views towards conservation ? could be applied to your career path? requests received from committee. Calls for internships take place a year before the prospective intern “I realize that I had a euro-centric “Having the opportunity to work hands- individuals from our Member intends to be in residence. To date, we approach to conservation and especially on with some of the biggest experts in States wishing to be associated have received a total of 980 inquiries from to the defi nition of ‘heritage’. I learned the fi eld of risk management has given around the world. a lot about the intangible aspects of me the confi dence to suggest more with our activities. heritage and their associated values, applicable solutions to cultural institutions As per this biennium, candidates can and gained insight into a more global in my country. I want to begin by helping choose to carry out an internship in any discussion. Conservation is even more organize short courses on storage of the following programmes: Disaster interdisciplinary than I already thought it reorganization for small museums, as well and Risk Reduction; Science and was, and there are a lot of professions as risk analysis and methodology.” Technology for Conservation; Improving contributing.” Giorgia Bonesso, Italy Conservation and Management Practices Kirsten Angermann, Germany through the World Heritage Convention; Promoting People-Centred Approaches What were some other benefi ts of this to Conservation: Living Heritage; as well experience? as our regional activities. Potential interns Photo: Carolina Priego Rendo Carolina Photo: are also invited to submit applications to “Besides meeting and working with some Knowledge and Communication Services of the best professionals from different comprising the Library, the Archives and fi elds and countries, I had the opportunity Offi ce of Communications. to meet young people like me that are starting their careers and that share the For Fellowships, the deadline for same interests, but not always the same submitting research proposals occurs point of view! This internship opened my once a year, generally one year in mind and introduced me to new friends advance of the preferred period. Since its with whom I really got to enjoy my stay in inception, the Fellows Programme has Rome.” received 254 requests to date. Despite fi nancial constraints that have led to a Maria del Mar Gaitán, Mexico and Spain suspension of scholarships, internship requests remained steady, while those for fellowships have unfortunately declined.
22 ICCROM Newsletter 38: Annual Report Interns and Fellows November 2011 – October 2012
INTERNS: Kirsten Angermann, Germany
Programme: Built Heritage Nelson Anna Photo:
Giorgia Bonesso, Italy Programme: Collections
Marta Brancaleoni, Italy Project: Forum
Maria del Mar Gaitán, Mexico and Spain Programme: Collections
Samuel Gendre, Switzerland Programme: World Heritage
Anna Nelson, Australia Programme: Collections
Anna Maria Kotarba-Morely, Poland Programme: Built Heritage and ATHAR
FELLOWS: Zvi Greenhut, Israel Structures and methodologies of conservation laboratories in Rome
Jenny Hällström, Sweden Non-Invasive Methods in Built Cultural Heritage: contemporary and future trends in research and application
Carolina Priego Rendo, Spain Techniques and Materials of Polychromy in Tibetan Art Works
ICCROM Newsletter 38: Annual Report 23 ICCROM also continues to cooperate closely with ICOMOS and a number of Cooperation and Advice its scientifi c committees, in particular the ICOMOS International Training Committee (CIF) and the ICOMOS International Committee on Risk Preparedness (ICORP). In order to facilitate its cooperation Cooperation and advice to our Member States, and the EPA Photo: with ICOMOS, a Memorandum of institutions and professionals working in them, is an important Understanding was signed by the two element of ICCROM’s overall commitment to improving organizations on the occasion of the her offi cial visit in Benin. This was an ICOMOS General Assembly in Paris in important opportunity to present the conservation practice worldwide. These activities range from November of 2011. A work plan for the school to UNESCO and strengthen the link answered inquiries related to conservation issues to more formal implementation of this MoU is currently in between both organizations. Meanwhile, preparation. ICCROM has continued its ongoing missions, meetings and seminars. ICCROM’s most visible forms campaign for the EPA Fund by raising of cooperation and advice, however, are those undertaken At the request of ICOM, the secretariat of an additional €50,000 from the Heydar ICOM-CC was transferred from ICCROM to Aliyev Foundation (Azerbaijan). Further with international and regional institutions such as the World the ICOM premises in Paris. contributions to EPA’s activities have Heritage Committee. With the ongoing development of UNESCO come from the Getty Foundation and the At the regional level, ICCROM continues EDF foundation, amounting to a total of Category 2 Centres focused on World Heritage issues, ICCROM its ongoing cooperation with the Ecole du €170,000. now has an even larger opportunity to cooperate with regional Patrimoine Africain (EPA) and the Centre for Heritage Development in Africa (CHDA), Despite these positive outcomes, EPA institutions dedicated to capacity building within the framework of in addition to the Asian Academy for and CHDA are still facing challenges the World Heritage Convention. Cultural Heritage (AACH). Cooperation is with self-fi nancing. Notwithstanding the also strengthening with various European excellent work of the Director of CHDA regional institutions. and the accomplishments she achieved regarding activities and collaborations with Supporting Conservation African States Parties and international in Africa organizations, the Board of Directors was The French Ministry of Culture has not able to secure this position as part once again renewed its extraordinary of the centre’s running costs. Thanks contribution to support a consultant at to the National Museums of Kenya, ICCROM, hired to collaborate with the a secondment was made to ensure Ecole du Patrimoine Africain (EPA) and continuity while a sustainable fi nancial the Centre for Heritage Development in plan is developed. Africa (CHDA) for communications and fundraising strategies. Cooperation with World Heritage In May, EPA received the Director- Cooperation and advice within the General of UNESCO, Irina Bokova, during framework of the World Heritage
24 ICCROM Newsletter 38: Annual Report Convention continues to be a key area of activity for the ICCROM Sites Unit. From November 2011 to October 2012, ICCROM participated in the World Heritage Committee session in Saint Petersburg, Russia and the General Assembly of States Parties in Paris, as well as other regularly Photo: EPA Photo: scheduled meetings and activities. ICCROM also undertook three missions to examine the State of Conservation of World Heritage properties, and participated in the Periodic Reporting process in a number of regions.
As 2012 marks the 40th anniversary of the World Heritage Convention, an additional level of activity has taken place this year. The theme for the anniversary, World Heritage and Sustainable Development: the Role of Local Communities, has generated a number of activities including meetings in Japan, Brazil, Norway, Korea, conservation and restoration of paintings, conservation science” were discussed. and South Africa. The aim has been to Collaborating with Universities sculptures and paper. This study visit was The Director of the ISCR also shared her explore ways of improving community on Course Design an opportunity to organize a workshop to experience in developing university-level benefi t from World Heritage and Conservation education all over the world discuss education and training issues, and conservation training. involvement in the implementation of the is in a constant state of development. In review the course project. For this workshop, Convention. recent years, many universities planning to establish conservation programmes have ICCROM sought the collaboration of the The vision and identity of an education Istituto Superiore per la Conservazione ed programme is crucial for the quality and Another notable accomplishment this contacted ICCROM for advice. While course il Restauro (ISCR) in Rome, which currently sustainability of its activities, as well as for year was the presentation to the World designers usually focus their energies offers a fi ve-year Master in conservation. its development over time. The opportunity Heritage Committee by ICCROM of a new on consolidating curriculum content and to discuss experiences and concerns was six-year capacity building programme. credit allocation, there is a need to give The Turkish colleagues gave an overview enriching for the academic teams from The programme, a partnership with sister more emphasis to teaching and learning of conservation and restoration training Turkey and Italy, as well as ICCROM staff. Advisory Bodies IUCN and ICOMOS, along strategies. programmes in the country, and a The workshop is an example of ways in with the UNESCO World Heritage Centre, detailed presentation of the curriculum which bridges can be established between foresees a series of training, research, Last February, academic staff of the newly- of their proposed course. The workshop academic conservation programmes in communication and networking activities established undergraduate programme on also included lectures and discussions Member States and ICCROM. to strengthen capacity at World Heritage Conservation and Restoration of Art Works on communication, didactic skills properties and throughout the World at Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University, Turkey, came for a fi ve-day study visit to ICCROM. and team building. Recurrent issues Partners: Faculty of Fine Arts, Mimar Sinan Fine Heritage system. Arts University, Turkey; and Istituto Superiore per la The programme is the fi rst of its kind in the addressed in ICCROM courses, such as Conservazione ed il Restauro (ISCR), Italy. country, providing a four-year degree on the “Why conservation?” or “approaches to
ICCROM Newsletter 38: Annual Report 25 Knowledge and Communication
Knowledge and Communications Services continues with Parallel to these activities, Knowledge and Activities of the ICCROM Communications Services is also in the Archives its slate of activities aimed at ensuring the widest possible process of planning a large-scale This year the Archives have continued distribution of information on cultural heritage conservation scanning project, whereby ICCROM’s working towards the implementation of an publications of the last 45 years will be electronic Records Management System worldwide. Following the Library catalogue’s successful migration made available for free download via the at ICCROM. The project aims to ensure to a new platform (Koha), the Archive has also moved forward website. the proper creation, maintenance, use and preservation of the active records produced with a Records Management System that will ensure the long- ICCROM has produced two electronic everyday in ICCROM’s offi ces. Software term preservation of institutional records. Communications, publications in 2012, which are freely customization is complete and preliminary available on the website. The fi rst, testing sessions with staff have begun in meanwhile, has begun the process of upgrading the website Measuring Heritage Conservation order to obtain feedback from users. Tests onto Wordpress, a well-known software that will enhance user Performance, was published under the and training will continue to the end of 2012. LATAM programme and in collaboration experience. Social media activities continue at a rapid pace; our with the Centro de Estudos Avançados This project was undertaken in the framework number of Facebook followers recently passed the 10,000 mark da Conservação Integrada in Brazil. of InterPARES 3 (International Research on This substantial volume covers several Permanent Authentic Records in Electronic and Twitter continues to be an incredible resource for fi nding and themes for evaluation of conservation Systems), an international collaborative disseminating information to individuals and organizations globally. performance: identifi cation and initiative. As a case study, the project applied inventories; assessment and evaluation; InterPARES research outcomes, such as economics and development; monitoring principles, methodologies and guidelines and measurements; participation and to guarantee the long-term preservation of inclusiveness; and indicators. Summaries trustworthy digital records. of each paper have been translated into Spanish will also soon be available. InterPARES 3 concluded in May 2012 in Protecting Cultural Heritage in Times Istanbul, Turkey, where the Archivist was of Confl ict, the second publication, is a invited to present the outcomes of ICCROM’s collection of contributions from experience. The case study fi nal report is participants of the course on First Aid publicly available on the InterPARES website to Cultural Heritage in Times of Confl ict. (www.interpares.org). The report describes Based on case studies, this book the project phases and also contains a draft examines some of the practical challenges of ICCROM’s records management manual. and possible opportunities for enhancing The manual was made available online upon the protection of cultural heritage in the request of Luciana Duranti, Director of confl ict areas. InterPARES.
26 ICCROM Newsletter 38: Annual Report ICCROM Scanning Project described, in the aim of furthering research an online photo project entitled It’s Our A wealth of conservation knowledge and and training. An announcement will soon Heritage: expertise is contained in ICCROM’s many be disseminated through our networks with publications. Sadly, these resources are more detailed information regarding the largely inaccessible to researchers and project. In the meantime, any questions or Everybody has a heritage, we want to conservation practitioners because the comments can be sent to us at: know yours. Join our Facebook project! books are diffi cult to obtain. [email protected] We want to create a photo album that Engaging with our Online demonstrates how diverse cultural For this reason, we are working to heritage can be, how important it is bring digital versions of past ICCROM Community in our everyday lives, and how we can publications and print collaborations At ICCROM, we are in constant learn from each other. online, for free download and use by the communication with our online community, Share with us what you consider your conservation community under a Creative offering information and news from the cultural heritage by emailing us a world of cultural heritage conservation and Commons Attribution Non-Commercial picture and contributing to our project. at the same time, listening to the needs No-Derivatives (BY-NC-ND) license. Our Here’s how: current scanning roster holds over 90 and ideas of our audience. The ICCROM publications dating from 1967 to 2005, website has always been an invaluable 1. Take a picture of yourself with something that you believe while all ICCROM Newsletters dating resource for those seeking information on represents your heritage (for back from 1973 are also scheduled our many activities, in addition to learning example, a monument, museum, materials, publications, news from the press for digitization. We aim to make these library, object, craft, costume, and announcements in our Classifi eds. We publications available and relevant for new performing art or even food). generations of conservation professionals are now working to enhance this service Be sure to hold a piece of paper for training and educational purposes. Our with a refurbished website that will offer with written in your language or project will also provide a history of the improved navigation and access. In the dialect, “This is my heritage.” meantime, we continue to circulate our development of conservation thinking and 2. Email it to socialnetworks@iccrom. trends in the profession, as seen through monthly e-news to over 11,000 subscribers, org; Subject: “It’s Our Heritage.” the prism of ICCROM. At the same time, with news on our activities, in addition to 3. Caption it: tell us what it is, why we are working to make the conference course announcements and a summary it’s important to you and where of conferences, training opportunities, proceedings of the ICCM (International you’re from. Committee for the Conservation of Mosaics) publications and other listings featured on 4. Ask your friends to do it too! similarly available. the Classifi eds page.
These publications have involved On Facebook we are now proud to have Visit the ICCROM Library the participation of huge numbers of over 10,000 fans worldwide, and on Twitter conservation professionals worldwide, 1300 nearly 3,000 followers with whom we Everyone is welcome! Monday to Friday, 10 am to 5 pm. at a rough estimate. We would therefore converse daily. In addition to posting media No appointment necessary, just a valid articles on cultural heritage, news from like to hear from as many past collaborators piece of identifi cation. WiFi is available. as possible, approving this scanning ICCROM, contests and photographs of our For any questions about our services and project and giving agreement that the activities, we also seek interaction from our collection, contact us at [email protected] ICCROM publications in which they were community. The desire to learn more about For more information visit the ICCROM involved should be made freely available as our audience is what has led us to launch website www.iccrom.org
ICCROM Newsletter 38: Annual Report 27 Financial Information
Statement of Income and Expenditure 2012 – 2013 Total Budget Implementation as at 30 September 2012 (in Euro) Including Extra-Budgetary (Partner) Funds as at 30 September 2012
100% ICCROM Funds Partner Funds Total INCOME EXPENDITURES INCOME Member States Contributions 3,603,194.00 0.00 3,603,194.00 80% Other Contributions1 0.00 730,512.17 730,512.17 Other Income2 182,042.06 0.00 182,042.06 60% 50% TOTAL INCOME (A) 3,785,236.06 730,512.17 4,515,748.23 39% 40% 34% EXPENDITURES 26% Personnel Costs3 2,106,024.24 222,636.45 2,328,660.69 22% Programme Costs4 339,818.86 482,662.47 822,481.33 20% Financial Operations5 16,276.17 8,882.42 25,158.59
0% TOTAL EXPENDITURES (B) 2,462,119.27 714,181.34 3,176,300.61 Member Partner Funds Other Personnel Programme State Income Costs Costs Contributions OPERATIONAL SURPLUS (A-B) 1,323,116.79 16,330.83 1,339,447.62 Regular Budget Extra-Budgetary Funds
EXCESS OF INCOME OVER EXPENDITURE TO INCREASE OPERATIONAL RESERVE 1,339,447.62 The percentages refer to the amount of income received/expenses incurred as of 30 September in relation to the total amounts committed for the 2012–2013 biennium. With the exception of Member State contributions and personnel costs, the levels of implementation are dependent on the scheduling of the programmes 1 Other Contributions: includes the contribution for building maintenance from the Italian throughout the biennium. government, secondments from the Italian and Japanese governments, the contribution from France for the EPA Fund Coordinator, and external funding. 2 Other Income: interests on ordinary bank accounts, administrative costs recovery, course fees, The fi gures in this section refl ect the income received and expenditures incurred sales of publications and photocopies, and gain on invested funds. during the fi rst nine months of a 24-month (2012–2013) biennium. 3 Personnel Costs: salaries, pension, allowances, benefi ts, medical insurance and other related payments. 4 Programme Costs: all expenditures for the implementation of the programmes (courses, travel, training, administrative services, maintenance and repairs, consulting, other services and equipment). 5 Financial Operations: bad debts, amounts returned to sponsors, increase of reserve funds and other sources of funds
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