Ghana and Korea launch heritage project to protect sites from climate risks
Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Dzifa Abla Gomashie, has inaugurated a joint Ghana-Korea Heritage Project Steering Committee to oversee a five-year programme aimed at strengthening the preservation and climate resilience of Ghana’s heritage sites. The committee will provide strategic direction, coordinate implementation and ensure accountability as Ghana and South Korea work…
The Ghana-Korea Heritage Project Steering Committee has been officially launched to guide a five-year program dedicated to enhancing the preservation and climate resilience of Ghana’s heritage sites. The initiative aims to bolster Ghana’s cultural heritage through strategic planning, coordination, and accountability measures between the two nations.
At the inauguration, Tourism, Culture, and Creative Arts Minister Dzifa Abla Gomashie highlighted the committee's pivotal role in translating the partnership into tangible results, underlining the importance of strong governance for a project of such scale and duration.
Ms. Gomashie noted several preparatory activities that have already been completed, including policymakers’ training, a university symposium, a community dialogue in Jamestown, ongoing technical planning, and baseline studies. The committee, governed by the Ghana Commission for UNESCO and the Korea National Commission for UNESCO, will oversee decision-making processes, ensure shared ownership of the project, and hold implementing partners accountable.
She urged the committee members to take their roles seriously and approach their responsibilities with dedication rather than ceremony.
The project extends beyond physical preservation, emphasizing cultural exchange and people-to-people engagement to strengthen relations between Ghana and South Korea. Dr. Hyunik Hong, Secretary-General of the Korea National Commission for UNESCO, commended Ms. Gomashie for her leadership and pledged Korea’s commitment to the partnership, focusing on climate-risk mapping, digital surveying, joint research, and capacity building for local heritage managers.
Key equipment provided by Korea includes laptops, data management software, digital microscopes, ultrasonic testing devices, and specialized sensors for monitoring and conserving heritage structures. This technological support aims to enhance Ghana’s scientific assessment, documentation, and conservation efforts, fostering sustainable heritage management through 2030 and beyond.
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