This open access book focuses on the management of transboundary UNESCO World Heritage sites in
the Africa region. It highlights the region as a model of best practices on cross-border
collaboration in view of enforcing the conservation of the site engaging with local
communities and fighting against (in some cases) extremist groups inhabiting these sites. It
also addresses the role of the World Heritage Convention in promoting transboundary cooperation
and offers both an analysis and a list of priorities for improving the effective management of
transboundary properties in sub-Saharan Africa defined. This book presents chapters from
experts site managers technical and financial partners academics and representatives of the
private sector from 20 African countries and 15 institutions involved in African heritage
management. It provides an opportunity to share current and planned initiatives at the
transboundary sites inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List including the
Maloti-Drakensberg Park (South Africa Lesotho) W-Arly-Pendjari Complex (Benin Burkina Faso
Niger) Sangha Trinational (Cameroon Congo Central African Republic) and Mosi-oa-Tunya
Victoria Falls (Zambia Zimbabwe). The publication further discusses African sites that could
eventually be proposed for extension or nomination to the UNESCO World Heritage List in
collaboration with the local and indigenous communities. This book is suitable for heritage
specialists and readers interested in cross-border collaborations.
