A stakeholders workshop on Biodiversity management in Uganda was held on 12th April 2011. This is what the experts had to say.  

The Consultant to the study, Dr Allan Kenneth Birahi presenting his report about the study on Heritage Education in Uganda.

The workshop was opened by the Assistant Secretary General on behalf of the Secretary General UNATCOM.  In her remarks, she pointed out that heritage is a legacy we receive from our ancestors. Thus our identity comes from our heritage and because our past determines our future, it is important to preserve our heritage.  Therefore current efforts to preserve our heritage calls for a new and integrated approach involving both the young and old.

The Assistant Secretary General UNATCOM representing the Secretary General UNATCOM seated on the left with Professor Y. Olum, the Consultant to the study during the validation workshop. This was held at The Grand Imperial Hotel.

The Assistant Secretary General UNATCOM on behalf of the Secretary General UNATCOM gave an opening speech in which she noted that UNESCO has been promoting intercultural dialogue as a means to end issues like disputes. She stressed that by putting an emphasis on dialogue, we cease to discriminate others and hence enhance peace. She gave some examples of UNESCO’s efforts to promote intercultural dialogue like declaring 2001, The UN Year of Dialogue and 2001 – 2010, the International Decade of Peace. Furthermore, she called upon participants to share their experiences on intercultural dialogue.