Project ID 534EGY4001
The Museum of Islamic Art (MIA) in Cairo is among the greatest museums in the world with its exceptional collection of Islamic art including rare woodwork, plaster, metal, ceramic, glass, crystal, and textile objects. The museum recovered from a terrorist car bombing nearby in 2014. The overall objective of the project is for the MIA to become a Center of Excellence for the conservation and restoration of Islamic artefacts and the promotion of Islamic art for cultural diversity, dialogue and sustainable development.
- On-going
As of
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USD 991,328
Total Project Budget
USD 976,081
Total Incurred Expenditures
Progress
On-going
Start Date
2014.11.11
End Date
2022.12.31
Geographical Scope and Beneficiaries
Country
Allocation
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Egypt
100%
Contributors
Financial plan
| Type of Funding | Uses of Funding | Sources of Funding | Project Budget (USD) | Incurred Expenditures (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Voluntary Contribution - Tightly Earmarked | Culture | Italy | 991,328 | 976,081 |
Project contributes to
Contribution to UNESCO Results Framework 2022-2025
Sector: Culture
Outcome 5 - Enhance the protection and promotion of the diversity of heritage and cultural expressions
Output: 5.CLT2 - Member States capacities strengthened to fight the illicit trafficking of cultural property and promote its return and restitution, to protect underwater cultural heritage and to promote the role of museums for societies
Contribution to Sustainable Development Goals
- 40%
- 10%
- 30%
- 5%
- 15%
UNESCO Global Priorities and Priority Groups
- Gender Equality | 30%
- Youth | 30%
- Priority Africa | 100%
