Ghana is “committed to ensuring that the Forts and Castles World Heritage Property are properly conserved and protected”, the Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Abla Dzifa Gomashie, said when she outlined Ghana’s active engagements with global heritage institutions, highlighting ongoing national efforts to safeguard its heritage assets.
The minister also reaffirmed Ghana commitment to preserving its cultural and historical landmarks during the ongoing 47th Session of the World Heritage Committee in Paris which commenced last Monday, July 7 and will end on Thursday, July 17.
Addressing the distinguished gathering, Gomashie extended gratitude to UNESCO and partner organisations – including ICCROM, ICOMOS and IUCN – for their continuous support in protecting Ghana’s World Heritage Sites, particularly the historic Forts and Castles of Ghana. The minister acknowledged a recent Reactive Monitoring mission to the Forts and Castles and affirmed the new government’s full dedication to implementing recommendations from past assessments.
Hon. Gomashie expressed Ghana’s support for the synergy between tangible and intangible heritage, applauding earlier draft decisions and reiterating Ghana’s alignment with ongoing international frameworks.
“We are currently implementing the 2030 indicators for culture as part of our national development framework,” she noted.
A significant highlight of Ghana’s cultural agenda, according to the minister, is the Black Star Experience – the comprehensive cultural initiative designed to position Ghana as a key player in Africa’s cultural and creative industries.
