In Situ Protection of the Collections of the Museum of Civilization of Côte d'Ivoire

Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire

Amount $ 79 681

Years 2020

Operator Fondation Tapa

project status Completed

Type of grant Emergency relief

(c) Fondation Tapa
(c) Fondation Tapa
(c) Fondation Tapa

The Museum of Civilization of Côte d'Ivoire lost part of its valuable collection in 2011, following looting during political unrest. The project reinforced the security measures of the museum building and the storage rooms and developed a museum emergency plan to minimize the risks to the collections.