The Minister of Arts and Culture, Ms Lulu Xingwana will speak at the opening of the Heritage Funding Summit, which has been organised by the National Heritage Council.
Delegates at the summit will discuss challenges of funding in the heritage sector.
The opening will take place as follows:
Date: 09 July 2009
Time: 9:30
Venue: Midrand, Gallagher Estate
Media enquiries: Mpho Matjele on 0722 18 5657
HERITAGE FUNDING SUMMIT
GALLAGHER ESTATE, MIDRAND, GAUTENG
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DAY ONE: 9 JULY 2009 |
08:00-09:30 |
REGISTRATION OF DELEGATES |
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PROGRAM DIRECTOR – Dr Eddy Maloka |
09:30 – 09:45 |
- Welcoming of All Delegates
- Introduction of Process and Conference Objectives
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09:45 – 10:15 |
Introduction to the National Heritage Council (NHC), Mr Danny Goulkan, Marketing Manager |
10h15 – 10h45 |
Audience Survey |
10:45 – 11:00 |
Strategic Overview by the NHC: Advocate Sonwabile Mancotywa, CEO of the National Heritage Council |
11:00 – 11: 45 |
Introduction of the Minister of Arts & Culture : Advocate Sonwabile Mancotywa Keynote Address: Minister of Arts & Culture: Ms Lulama Xingwana |
11:45 – 12:00 |
Preliminary Results of the Survey commissioned by the NHC |
11H45 – 12H45
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Making a Commercial Case for Heritage Funding : Mr Mike Freedman, Freedthinkers
Civil Society Funding and Challenges – Working Partnerships for Ordinary People-oriented Heritage Projects: Ms Erica Elk, CEO of Cape Craft design Institute(CCDI)
Development And Funding Challenges : Ms Lynette Chen, CEO, NEPAD BUSINESS FOUNDATION
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AUDIENCE INTERACTION AND VOTING ANNOUNCEMENTS |
13:00-14:00 |
LUNCH BREAK |
14h00 – 14h20
14h20 – 14h40 |
International Funding and Partnerships: Dr Webber Ndoro, Director, African World Heritage Fund ( a UNESCO and African Union Initiative)
Impact of Developmental Funding both Nationally, Regionally and Internally, with special emphasis on how the gaps are breached: Mr George Abungu, World Heritage Committee Member and International Heritage Consultant |
14:40-15:40 |
- 1. PANEL DISCUSSION - Panellists:
Ms Kate Rivett-Carnac from DBSA;
Mr Graeme Wilkinson, Tshikululu Heritage Funding ( representing De Beers Foundation and other) (TBC);
Ms Kele Molopyane, Tourism Specialist, SEDA
Dr George Abungu - CEO, Okello Abungu Heritage Consultants, Representative (Kenya), UNESCO World Heritage Committee
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Consolidation by Program Director Audience POLL |
15:50-16:15 |
Nomination of representatives to serve on the Funders Forum |
Closure |
Delegates are encouraged to network over refreshments |
