Mali and the 2003 Convention

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211 elements of the Malian intangible cultural heritage inventoried for their urgent safeguarding

3 July 2017

After three years of intense participatory surveys conducted across the country, Mali has initiated a dynamic programme to revitalize the intangible cultural heritage (ICH ›››

Financial assistance, a key mechanism for the safeguarding of intangible cultural heritage in Africa

12 February 2015

Capacity-building workshop on ICH community-based inventorying

5 September 2014

Periodic reporting

On the implementation of the Convention

15/12/2011 (submitted on time)
15/12/2017 (submitted on time)
15/12/2023

On Urgent Safeguarding List elements

Cultural practices and expressions linked to the 'M’Bolon', a traditional musical percussion instrument

2021

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Secret society of the Kôrêdugaw, the rite of wisdom in Mali

2011

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Sanké mon, collective fishing rite of the Sanké

2009

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Key references

Ratification of the Convention on

3 June 2005

Read the Convention in: [name_language]

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Membership and participation

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Listing of ICH

Cultural practices and expressions linked to the balafon of the Senufo communities of Mali, Burkina Faso and Côte d'Ivoire (2012, RL)

9 elements inscribed

2021: Cultural practices and expressions linked to the 'M’Bolon', a traditional musical percussion instrument (USL)
2014: Coming forth of the masks and puppets in Markala (RL)
2013: Practices and knowledge linked to the Imzad of the Tuareg communities of Algeria, Mali and Niger (RL)
2012: Cultural practices and expressions linked to the balafon of the Senufo communities of Mali, Burkina Faso and Côte d'Ivoire (RL)
2011: Secret society of the Kôrêdugaw, the rite of wisdom in Mali (USL)
2009: Septennial re-roofing ceremony of the Kamablon, sacred house of Kangaba (RL)
2009: Manden Charter, proclaimed in Kurukan Fuga (RL)
2009: Sanké mon, collective fishing rite of the Sanké (USL)
2008: Cultural space of the Yaaral and Degal (RL)

Backlog nomination(s)

2021: Human geography of cultured practices, cultural tourism and capacity building in Mali (IAR+25)

Project

Strengthening the capacities of States Parties for the safeguarding of intangible cultural heritage in Western Africa (Sahel)

1 January 2020 – 31 December 2021

Amount (US$) 59,571 ›››

Cultural practices and expressions linked to the ‘M’Bolon’, a traditional musical percussion instrument

21 October 2019 – 31 March 2020

Amount (US$) 9,900 ›››

Strengthening the capacities of States Parties for the safeguarding of intangible cultural heritage in Western Africa (Sahel)

1 January 2018 – 1 December 2019

Amount (US$) 51,114 ›››

Inventory of intangible cultural heritage in Mali with a view to its urgent safeguarding

6 December 2013 – 2 November 2016

Amount (US$) 307,307 ›››

Implementation of proposed safeguarding measures for the Sanké mon, collective fishing rite of the Sanké

8 February 2010 – 30 June 2011

Amount (US$) 24,000 ›››

Secret society of Korèdugaw, the rite of wisdom, in Mali

15 December 2009 – 30 April 2010

Amount (US$) 8,500 ›››

Safeguarding action plan of Yaaral and Degal

1 November 2006 – 1 April 2009

Amount (US$) 74,470 ›››

Improved Traditional Bead Production and Marketing in West Africa

1 February 2002 – 1 January 2005

Amount (US$) 245,341 ›››

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Interviews

Mr Klessigué Abdoulaye SANOGO<br />
Director, Direction nationale du patrimoine culturel

Mr Klessigué Abdoulaye SANOGO
Director, Direction nationale du patrimoine culturel

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Accredited NGOs located in this country

Agence du patrimoine culturel du Mali - SARL - MALI

2007

Mali Cultural Heritage Agency - MALI ›››

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Legislation

Decree n.732

2012

Decree n.789

2008

Decree 07-283 on the classification of the historical city of Hamdallahi on the national cultural heritage list

2007

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