Restitution In Tanzania - Dr. Valence Meriki Silayo
Description
Today we hear the Tanzanian perspective of restitution of African heritage objects from the global North. Dr Silayo enlightens us on how some of the objects taken away tactfully to the western countries in the name of research.
He emphasizes on the economic benefits and co-relation between cultural objects and cultural practices of a community and the source nation in general. He mentions solution to the weak infrastructure, policies and laws in Tanzania that makes Restitution of African heritage products difficult.
He describes the strength of unity of purpose, dialogue and collaboration by Africa to fast-track the return of cultural objects, notwithstanding the powerful role of people living in diaspora would boost In reclaiming the cultural objects.
Dr Valence Silayo is a lecturer in history, archaeology and heritage Management at Tumaini University Dar es Salaam College -Tanzania. He has sound knowledge and experience in archaeological and historical research, heritage management and community engagement.