Objectifs :
This 22-member committee was inaugurated in Ghana and is chaired by Professor Kodzo Gavua from the University of Ghana’s Department of Archaeology and Heritage Studies. The committee serves as a liaison between the public and government through the Ministry of Tourism Arts and Culture.
Mesures de restitution:
The committee identifies and supports researchers to gather data supporting Ghana’s demands for cultural heritage restitution and reparation. It provides structured coordination between academic institutions, government ministries, and civil society for building evidence-based restitution claims. The committee’s academic leadership ensures scholarly rigor in documentation and research methodologies while facilitating public engagement in heritage recovery efforts.
Limites du cadre:
As a national committee, its authority is limited to domestic coordination and cannot directly negotiate with international institutions holding Ghanaian cultural objects. The committee’s effectiveness depends on government backing and diplomatic channels beyond its direct control. Its 22-member structure may create coordination challenges and decision-making delays. Additionally, while the committee can gather supporting data and build cases for restitution, it lacks enforcement powers to compel returns from foreign museums or private collectors, relying instead on voluntary cooperation and international goodwill.
