This report sets out the findings of research undertaken by AFFORD from January to May 2020 to map communities of practice in the UK in relation to the restitution of stolen African artefacts and human remains in UK museums and cultural institutions.
184 diaspora community members responded to an online survey, as well as via three online focus group discussions. 22 semi-structured interviews were completed with museum professionals, diaspora professionals, and African government stakeholders active in this area.
The research findings indicate several examples of good practice within UK institutions and among diaspora communities. Diaspora respondents were overwhelmingly (approximately 80% of all respondents) in favour of the return of stolen African artefacts and human remains to their countries and communities of origin.
