Decision 46 COM 10B.1

Mid-Cycle assessment report on the implementation of the Third Cycle Action Plan in Africa

The World Heritage Committee,

1. Having examined Document WHC/24/46.COM/10B,
2. Recalling Decisions 44 COM 10A and [45 COM 10B.1] [45 COM 10C.1] adopted at its extended 44th (Fuzhou/Online, 2021) and extended 45th (Riyadh, 2023) sessions, respectively;
3. Commends the authorities of South Africa for their financial support in hosting the Regional Mid-Cycle Review Workshop for National Focal Points and also commends all relevant stakeholders for their support in the implementing of the Action Plan since its adoption in 2021;
4. Thanks the States Parties for their active participation in the mid-cycle assessment of the Regional Action Plan for Africa (2021-2027) and encourages them to widely disseminate the outcomes of the survey evaluation among all relevant stakeholders;
5. Encourages the States Parties to continue adopting the Action Plan and to integrate relevant actions into their national or site-specific action plans, as well as to collaborate in ensuring the implementation of joint actions to achieve the targets set by 2027;
6. Requests the Secretariat, in collaboration with the Advisory Bodies, the African World Heritage Fund (AWHF), and other relevant partners, to continue providing support to States Parties, where feasible, in implementing the Action Plan, taking into account the recommendations outlined for the way forward;
7. Also requests the Secretariat to continue monitoring the implementation of the Action Plan in collaboration with the AWHF, the Advisory Bodies and relevant stakeholders in the region, with the aim of preparing a final assessment report reflecting its overall implementation, to be presented to World Heritage Committee at its session in 2028.