PROGRAM EVALUATION: Funded Voluntary Visitor Program on

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STATE FOR ECA/PE/V/F/A (RMARTIN, MCAIN),INFO
WHA/PDA (SLEBENS),WHA/AND (JMONSERRATE)
NEW YORK FOR ECA/PE/V/C/N (DSHIRREFFS)

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TAGS: OEXC SCUL KPAO PE
SUBJECT: PROGRAM EVALUATION: Funded Voluntary Visitor Program on
Conservation, for Mr. Franz Grupp and Ms. Zully Mercado (April 24-
May 4, 2005)



1. DESCRIPTION OF THE ACTIVITY: Voluntary Visitors (VV) Franz
GRUPP and Zully MERCADO participated in subject program to
increase their knowledge of protection and preservation of
cultural heritage in the United States. This program enhanced
their understanding of governmental and non-governmental
organizations' efforts to protect and manage threatened cultural
treasures, including works of art, archaeological sites and
artifacts, and historic structure that illuminate the history and
culture of the U.S.


2. DATE, FISCAL YEAR AND QUARTER: April 24-May 4, 2005, FY-2005;
Third Quarter.


3. MISSION PERFORMANCE PLAN THEME: Protection of Cultural
Patrimony.


4. RESULT/IMPACT: Successful. Both grantees observed a variety of
practical museum administration cases, cultural policy,
conservation of collections, among other issues. Mr. Grupp
mentioned that "Definitely, the U.S. reality on this theme is
different from the Peruvian one, but in many cases they have the
same problems we have."


5. AUDIENCE REACHED: Whenever they have an opportunity, both
grantees talk with the community on cultural patrimony protection
in Arequipa about the experience acquired in the VV program. They
are sure that they can now give better advice on how to solve
part of the varied problems they run into. Upon their return,
the Arequipa Bishop and the religious community requested their
advice to prepare their exhibits.


6. OFFICER INTERPRETER: "We had the pleasure of having Mrs.
Martha Allen as our interpreter. She is very professional, has a
pleasant personality, and is well organized, resulting in being a
key contact during appointments, and even when sharing our free
time with her."


7. QUALITY OF SUPPORT FROM ECA: The visitors' goals were
accomplished, and exceeded their expectations.

Mr. Grupp and Mrs. Mercado mentioned they were grateful for
receiving a detailed orientation from Mrs. Rhonda Martin, at the
Voluntary Visitors Division in Washington.


8. HIGHLIGHTS OF THE PROGRAM: Besides visiting museums during the
program, they had the opportunity to talk with experienced people
in charge of conservation and museum management.

They had an enjoyable evening of home hospitality in Los Angeles,
where their hosts were very cordial and knowledgeable in U.S.
culture.


9. LONG-TERM RESULTS: Both grantees are continually sharing what
they observed during the program with their Peruvian colleagues,
especially on public access to U.S. museums and exhibitions. Mr.
Grupp and Mrs. Mercado plan to use different techniques in order
to attract more people to visit their museums. "The multiplying
effect of spreading our experience in the U.S. is generating
changes in the museum policy in Arequipa."


10. COMMENTS/SUGGESTIONS:
"The program was intense and the free time was reduced, but
anyway, the VV grantees managed to visit important museums which
were not included in their program."

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