Zimbabwe - International Treaties - WHC
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Zimbabwe
World Heritage Convention (WHC)
Art. 1 & 2
The legal framework provides for definitions (of key terms) identical in wording or effect as those set out in Articles 1 and 2 (in particular cultural heritage and natural heritage).
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Art. 4
The legal framework allows for the identification, protection and conservation of the cultural and natural heritage, ensuring their preservation and transmission to future generations.
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The Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment (No. 20) Act, 2013
Section 16. 1. The State and all institutions and agencies of government at every level must promote and preserve cultural values and practices which enhance the dignity, well-being and equality of Zimbabweans. 2. The State and all institutions and agencies of government at every level, and all Zimbabwean citizens, must endeavour to preserve and protect Zimbabwe's heritage. 3. The State and all institutions and agencies of government at every level must take measures to ensure due respect for the dignity of traditional institutions. |
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National Museums and Monument Act [Chapter 25:11]
Section 4(2)(b) "Subject to this Act the functions of the board shall be to provide for preservation of monuments , relics and other monuments and other objects of historical and scientific value or interests". |
Art.5 (a)
The legal framework allows for:
a) the adoption of a general policy aiming to give the cultural and natural heritage a function in the life of the community and to integrate the protection of that heritage into comprehensive planning programs;
a) the adoption of a general policy aiming to give the cultural and natural heritage a function in the life of the community and to integrate the protection of that heritage into comprehensive planning programs;
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National Museums and Monument Act [Chapter 25:11]
Section 3. There is hereby established a board of trustees, to be known as the Trustees of the National Museums and Monuments, which shall be a body corporate capable of suing or being sued in its corporate name and, subject to this Act, of performing all such acts as bodies corporate may by law perform. Section 4. Subject to this Act, the functions of the Board shall be— (a) to administer museums and national monuments vested in or controlled by the Board; and (b) to provide for the preservation of monuments, relics and other objects of historical or scientific value or interest; and (c) when required by the Minister, to investigate and report upon any matter relating to any monument or relic, including the desirability of declaring any monument to be a national monument, and (d) to compile and keep a register of all national monuments and of any relics that it has acquired or that have been brought to its notice. Section 18. Subject to the written approval of the Minister the board may appoint a local committee to assist it in carrying out its functions in relation to a national museum or national monument and may delegate to such local committee such of its powers and duties , including the power to incur expenditure not exceeding an amount to be stipulated by the Board when delegating the power as it may from time to time. Section 20. Subject to this section, on the recommendation of the Board, the Minister may, by statutory instrument, declare any monument to be a national monument. Section 21. The discovery of any ancient monument or relic, other than a relic referred to in paragraph (e) of the definition of “relic” in section two, shall be notified in writing to the Board without delay by— (a) the discoverer thereof; and (b) the owner or occupier of the land upon which such ancient monument or relic is discovered when the discovery comes to his notice. |
Art. 5 (b)
The legal framework allows for:
b) the setting up of one or more services for the protection and conservation the cultural and natural heritage with an appropriate staff possessing the means to discharge their functions;
b) the setting up of one or more services for the protection and conservation the cultural and natural heritage with an appropriate staff possessing the means to discharge their functions;
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National Museums and Monument Act [Chapter 25:11]
Section 3. There is hereby established a board of trustees, to be known as the Trustees of the National Museums and Monuments, which shall be a body corporate capable of suing or being sued in its corporate name and, subject to this Act, of performing all such acts as bodies corporate may by law perform. Section 4. Subject to this Act, the functions of the Board shall be— (a) to administer museums and national monuments vested in or controlled by the Board; and (b) to provide for the preservation of monuments, relics and other objects of historical or scientific value or interest; and (c) when required by the Minister, to investigate and report upon any matter relating to any monument or relic, including the desirability of declaring any monument to be a national monument, and (d) to compile and keep a register of all national monuments and of any relics that it has acquired or that have been brought to its notice. Section 20. Subject to this section, on the recommendation of the Board, the Minister may, by statutory instrument, declare any monument to be a national monument. Section 21. The discovery of any ancient monument or relic, other than a relic referred to in paragraph (e) of the definition of “relic” in section two, shall be notified in writing to the Board without delay by— (a) the discoverer thereof; and (b) the owner or occupier of the land upon which such ancient monument or relic is discovered when the discovery comes to his notice. |
Art. 5 (c)
The legal framework allows for:
c) the development of studies, research and methods to counteract the dangers that threaten cultural or natural heritage;
c) the development of studies, research and methods to counteract the dangers that threaten cultural or natural heritage;
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Art. 5 (d)
The legal framework allows for:
d) the adoption of legal, scientific, technical, administrative and financial measures necessary for the identification, protection, conservation and rehabilitation of cultural or natural heritage.
d) the adoption of legal, scientific, technical, administrative and financial measures necessary for the identification, protection, conservation and rehabilitation of cultural or natural heritage.
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National Museums and Monument Act [Chapter 25:11]
Section 20. Subject to this section, on the recommendation of the Board, the Minister may, by statutory instrument, declare any monument to be a national monument. Section 21. The discovery of any ancient monument or relic, other than a relic referred to in paragraph (e) of the definition of “relic” in section two, shall be notified in writing to the Board without delay by— (a) the discoverer thereof; and (b) the owner or occupier of the land upon which such ancient monument or relic is discovered when the discovery comes to his notice. |
Art. 27
The legal framework allows for the adoption of measures to:
- strengthen the respect and attachment of peoples to the cultural and natural heritage, in particular through educational and information programs; and to
- broadly inform the public of the dangers threatening this heritage and of the activities carried on in pursuance of this Convention.
- strengthen the respect and attachment of peoples to the cultural and natural heritage, in particular through educational and information programs; and to
- broadly inform the public of the dangers threatening this heritage and of the activities carried on in pursuance of this Convention.
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No relevant elements identified/documented |