Stakeholder Perspectives on World Heritage and Development in Africa - Paperback

by Pascall Taruvinga (Author)

Stakeholder Perspectives on World Heritage and Development in Africa argues that World Heritage sites across the African continent should adopt practical, alternative management approaches that bring greater socioeconomic benefits to society, whilst also protecting their Outstanding Universal Value.

Author Biography

Pascall Taruvinga has a Doctoral degree in Archaeology from the University of Cape Town in South Africa and has over 25 years of experience in heritage management in various leadership and executive positions in the Africa region. Currently, he is Lecturer/Coordinator: Postgraduate Diploma in Heritage Management (Rhodes University, South Africa) and Director and Founder of IRAHA and Consultancy Pvt Ltd. His former positions include Chief Heritage Officer of Robben Island World Heritage Site (South Africa), Senior Consultant (African World Heritage Fund), World Heritage Specialist (National Heritage Council of South Africa), Programme Manager (AFRICOM-Kenya), Director Research and Development (Zimbabwe), and Head of Archaeology Department-Zimbabwe.