This proposal outlines plans to establish a museum and archival center within the President's Office of the Oromia Regional State in Finfine, Ethiopia. The museum and archives will preserve and showcase the region's political history and cultural artifacts currently held by the office. State-of-the-art facilities will properly store, catalogue, and provide access to the collections and historical records for researchers, scholars, and the public. An institutional structure is proposed, and activities are planned to allocate suitable spaces and set up the museum and archives by the end of 2023.
3. Executive Summary
- The proposal is to establish a museum and an archival center within the
Office of the President of the Oromia Regional State in Finfine, Ethiopia.
- The project aims to create a dedicated space for the political and
cultural heritage of the region to be preserved and accessible to
researchers, scholars, and the general public.
- State-of-the-art facilities will be allocated to ensure proper cataloguing,
storage, and accessibility of historical documents and records stored in
the president's office.
-The center will be equipped with a comprehensive collection and
management system for artifacts and documents, ensuring proper
cataloging and preservation.
-the project will showcase the political exploits of incumbent presidents
and their cabinets, as well as the history of the internal political affairs of
the office of the president and regional presidents.
- Visitors can engage with the history through interactive exhibits and
educational programs, fostering a sense of pride and belonging within
the community.
4. Background
-The Oromia Regional State's President's office houses a rich collection
of political and cultural artifacts, gifts, and possessions that represent
the region's rich heritage.
-These gifts, gathered during tours, showcase the region's traditions,
customs, and historical events. The office also receives gifts from
Oromo lineage figures, enriching its collection.
-The office also houses numerous archives pertaining to the socio-
political and economic aspects of the Oromo people, including
Memorandums of Understanding, reports, and personal memoirs.
-Preserving these archives is crucial for convenient access and
improved documentation for present and future generations.
5. Statement of Challenge
-The heritage and archives housed within the Presidential
Office of the Oromia Regional State are currently in a
perilous state.
-However, these items have not been properly documented
and are being stored without any appropriate procedure or
placement.
-This has resulted in a dire situation where the quality and
condition of these artifacts are at risk of being
compromised.
-Furthermore, many of the other historical artifacts housed
within the storage facility are undocumented and have not
been catalogued.
-The state of the archival materials in the President's Office
is equally disconcerting.
6. Vision
-The vision of the Museum and Archival Center at the
President's Office of the Oromia Regional State, located
in Finfine, is to establish itself as a prominent repository
for the political history of the President Office of the
Oromia Regional State and the cultural heritage of the
Oromo people.
-Additionally, it aims to preserve and showcase archival
records that delve into the complexity of the annals of the
Oromia Regional State in general and the Office of the
President in particular.
-This ambitious goal is set to be achieved by the year
2033.
7. Mission Statement
The museum and archival centre at the President office
of Oromia Regional State in Finfine works to:
-diligently study and safeguard the cultural heritage
collections owned by the President's Office;
-exhibit these collections in a museum, ensuring their
proper placement and maintenance;
-collecting and cataloging the archives and records of the
President's office;
-give access for researchers working on Oromo people
and regional administration to the artifacts, archives, and
records
8. Objectives
The objectives of this project proposal are as follows:
- to create a Museum to preserve and showcase the rich
cultural heritage which are currently possessed by the
President office of Oromia Regional State;
-to provide access for tourists and researchers with the
collection of the museum;
- to collect, and catalogue archival documents and records
of the President office of Oromia Regional State;
-to provide access of archival documents and records for
researchers, scholars, and the general public;
- To develop a comprehensive collection and management
system for artefacts and documents;
10. N
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Activity Timeline
1 Set-up a steering committee Nov, 2023
2 Allocating suitable room for
Museum from the building of
the President office of Oromia
Regional State
Dec, 2023
3 Allocating proper room for
archival centre within the
building of the President office
Dec, 2023
11. Conclusion
-The proposed project to establish a museum and an archival
center at the President's Office of the Oromia Regional State in
Finfine, Ethiopia is a crucial endeavor aimed at safeguarding and
exhibiting the abundant political history and cultural heritage
associated with the office of the president of the Oromia
Regional State.
-This initiative will not only ensure the preservation and
conservation of these invaluable politico-cultural legacies, but
also grant researchers, scholars, and the wider public access to
historical documents and records.
-Moreover, it will foster cultural awareness and education among
the general populace.
-We firmly believe that this project will yield a profound impact on
the preservation of the region's heritage and records, and
eagerly anticipate its successful realization.
