Strengthening African–Italian Museum Partnerships
Fondazione Santagata collaborates on the SAIMP project – Strengthening African–Italian Museum Partnerships, coordinated by the University of Turin… Read More
Fondazione Santagata at the first SAIMP Workshop in Addis Ababa
19 September 2025 – From September 15 to 19, Fondazione Santagata joined the SAIMP Workshop – Strengthening African-Italian Museum Partnerships, held in Addis Ababa.
The workshop opened with a public session at the Italian Cultural Institute, featuring institutional greetings, an introduction to the initiative by AICS Culture & Development Team, and a roundtable on The Role of Museums in Social, Cultural, and Economic Development.
Over the following days, participants engaged in intensive working sessions focusing on:
– Collections, community engagement, and museum practices
– Legal and ethical approaches to cultural heritage
– Museum renovations and visitor experience improvements
– Strategic planning, graphic identity, and communication campaigns
The workshop concluded with a visit to the National Museum of Ethiopia, cementing the foundation for ongoing African-Italian collaboration in museum development and heritage promotion.
This initiative underscores Fondazione Santagata’s commitment to fostering sustainable, inclusive, and innovative approaches to cultural cooperation.
