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Why are there so few UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Africa?; Martina Schwikowski; Deutsche Welle

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Less than 9% of UNESCO World Heritage Sites are in Africa. Experts say the award is too Eurocentric. But in Africa, there’s also a lack of structures and political will to preserve cultural and natural heritage.

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