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The CIE - Centre for International Heritage Activities is an independent, non-profit organization for international knowledge exchange about the heritage of the European expansion and international heritage cooperation.

The CIE is involved in the management of international heritage programmes and stimulates academic research on the heritage of the European expansion.

CIE ANNUAL REPORT 2010 Online

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CIE NEWS

Asia-Pacific Regional Conference on Underwater Cultural Heritage

(www.apconf.org ) was held from 8-12 November 2011 in Manila, Philippines. The conference was hosted by the National Museum of Philippines, who organized catering and graciously allowed free access to museum theatres and galleries. Read more..

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Update Dec 11: also 2nd advice calls for ratification

Advice from the UNESCO Committee Updated: ratify the underwater heritage convention

December 2011 Read more (in Dutch)

October 2011 Read more (in Dutch)

We have the pleasure to inform that CIE is admitted into official relations with UNESCO.

This is in accordance with the directives concerning UNESCO's relations with foundations and similar institutions, adopted by the General Conference.

EEA Grants Evaluation

This fall CIE cooperated with Pitija Consulting to evaluate the Sector Cultural Heritage under the EEA/Norway Grants 2004-09.

More info here

CIE receives collaboration accreditation from UNESCO’s Advisory Body of the Convention on the Protection of Underwater Cultural Heritage

CIE HERITAGE DAY INDIA

Friday 21 October 2011

The day was organised in collaboration with University Leiden and National Archives of the Netherlands. A report will follow soon.

You can visit the India section of cultural heritage connections to learn more about heritage cooperation with India.

Question and comments:

erfgoeddag@heritage-activities.nl

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Robben Island Field school

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Follow the CIE's activities on Robben Island through the students blog here..

Field School Robben Island 2012 Commenced!

From 16 January until the end of the month the Field School Robben Island will take place. Students from Leiden University, South Africa, Swaziland, Canada and Museum staff of Robben Island will take part in this extensive heritage program. A CIE-team under the direction of Dr. Robert Parthesius has left for South Africa to organize this Field School together with the South African Heritage Resources Agency (SAHRA). Find out more at the students Blog...

Report Heritage Day India available

The report of the Heritage Day India that took place on 21 October 2011, in the Nationaal Archief in The Hague, is now available here.

For questions and/or comments (c/o Heritage Day India 21 October):

erfgoeddag@heritage-activities.nl

Australian-Dutch Heritage Day Announced

To take place on Tuesday 21 February 2012 in Fremantle, Australia

The day will be organised in collaboration with the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands and the Western Australian Museum. The event will take place on the 21st of February at the Maritime Museum in Fremantle, Australia.

For more information and the Call for Posters see the invitation and program

Question, comments and registration (c/o Heritage Day Australia):

erfgoeddag@heritage-activities.nl

CIE in the news November 2011

Counterpartdag India announced in the Indian Newspaper The Hindu: 'Recalling Kochi's glorious association with the Dutch'.

Indian Newspaper The Hindu: 'Dutch help for Muziris Project'

Launch Cultural Heritage Connections

CIE event on international heritage activities

At the 21st of June Cultural Heritage Connections.org was officially launched. Cultural Heritage Connections, is an online platform to find, share and connect with international heritage professionals and their activities.

CIE likes to thank all experts and organisations for participating in the events.

Report 21 June Event on International Heritage Cooperation and Launch Platform

Asian Academy Heritage Management (AAHM) Inaugural Conference on Underwater Cultural Heritage in Manila, Philippines from 8-12 November 2011

website http://www.apconf.org/