translate English to French: It should be noted that of the forty African States which had ratified the Convention, only 23 had submitted indicative lists to the Centre. The Unesco World Heritage Centre was delighted to see that the developmental role of culture was being strongly backed in the New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD).
Les musées comme les collectionneurs privés sont mis devant leurs responsabilités : ils sont invités à ne pas acquérir ces objets, qui sont en voie de disparition sur le continent africain.