Dr. Ismail Serageldin Participates in Davos

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    “Cultural history is the touchstone of memory and wellspring of our imagination” said Dr. Ismail Serageldin, Director of the Bibliotheca Alexandrina as he opened a session entitled: ‘Protecting Cultural Heritage from Collateral Damage’ at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. He suggested that grants should be available to help protect things of cultural value, just as there are foundations that protect endangered animals and rainforests.     Dr. Serageldin also contributed to an independent report prepared by over 40 experts from around the world about the failure of governments, international organizations, businesses and civil society to provide the necessary effort to realize the UN millennium declaration goals.     The World Economic Forum took place in Davos, Switzerland from the 21st- 25th of January 2004. The Forum is an international organization that aims to improve the state of the world through addressing global issues and engaging its corporate members in global citizenship.


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