{"id":461320,"date":"2026-06-09T08:19:07","date_gmt":"2026-06-09T05:19:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sonna.so\/en\/?p=461320"},"modified":"2026-06-09T08:19:07","modified_gmt":"2026-06-09T05:19:07","slug":"national-workshop-on-unescos-memory-of-the-world-programme-concludes-in-mogadishu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sonna.so\/en\/national-workshop-on-unescos-memory-of-the-world-programme-concludes-in-mogadishu\/","title":{"rendered":"National Workshop on UNESCO\u2019s Memory of the World Programme Concludes in Mogadishu"},"content":{"rendered":"

Mogadishu, (SONNA) \u2014 The National Workshop on UNESCO\u2019s Memory of the World Programme, organized by UNESCO with support from the JFIT Programme funded by the Government of Japan, concluded today in Mogadishu. The workshop brought together representatives from government institutions, experts, and key stakeholders engaged in the preservation of heritage, culture, literature, history, and national memory archives.<\/p>\n

During the workshop, participants were introduced to the Memory of the World Programme and UNESCO\u2019s role in safeguarding documentary heritage. Presentations were also delivered on the assessment of the historic Radio Mogadishu Archive and the importance of preserving, digitizing, and enhancing public access to this invaluable historical collection, which carries Somalia\u2019s recorded memory dating back to 1951.<\/p>\n

The second day of the workshop focused on the procedures for registering documentary heritage, Somalia\u2019s preparedness to participate in the Memory of the World Programme, and the establishment of a National Committee to coordinate efforts aimed at preserving and safeguarding Somalia\u2019s historical heritage.<\/p>\n

At the closing, Abdishakur Ali Ahmed, Director of Communication Strategy at the Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism of the Federal Government of Somalia, described the workshop as an important milestone in building Somalia\u2019s understanding of the Memory of the World Programme. He noted that it could pave the way for Somalia to benefit from opportunities to safeguard, register, and preserve the historic Radio Mogadishu Archive and the country\u2019s broader documentary heritage.<\/p>\n

He also, expressed appreciation to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), the experts, and stakeholder representatives for their valuable contributions and practical recommendations presented during the workshop.<\/p>\n

Participants agreed on the establishment of a National Memory of the World Committee and strengthened cooperation to safeguard Somalia\u2019s historical and documentary heritage.<\/p>\n

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