"Facing a "Difficult Heritage
Decolonizing Baden-Württemberg's Relationship with Namibia through Research, Restitution, and Repatriation
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 3653631 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Marta Millar (corresponding author) |
| Year | 2024 |
| Volume | 42 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 88-108 |
| Publication date | 2024-03-01 |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | German Politics & Society (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1045-0300 • E-ISSN: 1558-5441 |
| Publisher | Berghahn Books (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.3167/gps.2024.420104 |
| OpenAlex | W4401636006 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
Baden-Württemberg has positioned itself as a leader in German efforts to recognize the colonial past and pursue reconciliation with Namibia. Restitution projects in the 2010s shaped the Namibia Initiative Baden-Württemberg. My analysis of Landtag documents reveals a gradual transformation of this debate about German colonial responsibility and adoption of calls for Aufarbeitung. State-level arguments reflected broader national and European discussions about restitution while emphasizing the influence of local initiatives. Following the 2019 restitution of Hendrik Witbooi's possessions, Baden-Württemberg's cultural ministry and most political parties embraced Aufarbeitung as part of future work at state institutions. This close examination of Baden-Württemberg's initiative could serve as a model for other German Länder as they work toward decolonizing their institutions
Computer Science · Cultural Heritage Management and Preservation
| Citations per year | 1 |
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| Citation span | 2026 - 2026 (1) |
| Highly cited | No |