V2 Who we are

The Association’s purpose is to conduct study, training and research programmes related to the cultures and countries of Asia and Africa and their interactions with the Mediterranean basin. To this end, it promotes and develops cultural and scientific contacts and collaboration with individual institutions and national and international organizations. In particular, ISMEO prepares and carries out study and research programmes; promotes cultural and scientific collaboration initiatives with the exchange of information, experience and knowledge between researchers and experts, also through the organization of conferences, meetings and presentations; prepares cooperation, consultancy and assistance projects, with particular reference to the conservation and enhancement of the cultural and environmental heritage of the countries mentioned above – and in this context conduct missions, study trips and archaeological campaigns in these countries; acquires and preserves all types of documents and evidence regarding the historical, artistic, cultural and environmental heritage of these countries; conducts publishing activities on its own or in collaboration with other agencies or publishers; organizes schools for teaching the languages and cultures related to the countries mentioned; promotes, designs, organizes, and also manages (to order or on the basis of specific funding) training and specialized instruction courses and seminars in its specialist disciplines; signs conventions and concludes agreements for shared activities with universities, academies, and cultural and research institutions both in Italy and abroad, as well as with international entities and other Italian or overseas bodies, associations and organizations involved in such activities; provides cultural assistance for the integration of immigrants into Italian society, offering appropriate collaboration to the local authorities responsible for this task; awards prizes and scholarships; establishes branch offices in Italy and abroad.

ISMEO – The International Association for Mediterranean and Oriental Studies
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