Objectives:
This code sets minimum standards of professional practice and performance for member countries’ museums and their staff. ICOM Zambia exists as a National Committee, chaired by Emmanuel Hamatwi
Restitution Measures:
Code addresses diverse topics including acquisition procedures, compliance with legislation, management of resources, security, returns and restitutions. Code advocates strong principles in fight against illicit traffic, concerning due diligence and provenance.
Framework Limitations: Code represents professional self-regulation that is not legally binding, though it is a key ICOM document with prescriptive and normative vision. The revision process began in 2022; final draft to be voted on at ICOM Annual Meeting in June 2026
