Participants from some 15 African countries will meet in the Rwandan capital, Kigali, to discuss ways of promoting sustainable tourism practices that reduce poverty. uganda safari However, the workshop stated form 25 to 27 January 2010 organized by the Commonwealth Secretariat in conjunction with the International Trade Centre, Rwanda Development Board and SNV, the Dutch Development Agency. Many experts worked hand in hand to promote community tourism across “the land of thousand hills” and took place at Laico Hotel. gorilla safaris in uganda
The aim of the workshop is to build capacity of relevant support institutions and share information on approaches, tools, methodologies, and valuable experiences for implementing sustainable tourism programs that reduce poverty.
One of the experts said that “We are hoping that by sharing information and experiences, and distilling good practice from across the continent, the capacity of institutions involved in tourism development in the various countries will be enhanced,” said Jose Maurel, director of the Special Advisory Services Division, who is leading the Secretariat team to the workshop.gorilla safaris in rwanda
The workshop was addressed by the following key issues: Key issues that will be addressed will include the impact of the financial crisis and climate change on the tourism sector, the use and strengthening of public private partnerships in tourism development, and how the poor can effectively participate in the supply chains, like producing crafts, fruits and labour to earn incomes and improve their rwanda safari livelihoods. By so doing, there will be local community developments in destinations while ensuring environmental and social sustainability hence leading to the provision of quality products and services to Tourists.Bwindi gorilla trek
Rwanda to host a Pan African Tourism workshop.
