Building and Managing Effective Partnerships in Ecotourism
Formation académique
En ligne
ABOUT THIS COURSE
This course introduces the Local Ecotourism Cluster as the basic participatory management structure in Mediterranean Experience of Ecotourism (MEET) Network destinations.
MEET is an example of a forum for collaborative product development, package delivery, and monitoring. The model is based on good practice principles for ecotourism development in and around protected areas.
You will explore the importance and benefits of an effective LEC. In addition, you will find out what are the keys to effective governance with a focus on participatory planning and productive public-private partnerships.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND THIS COURSE?
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Professionals working in protected area management.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF THIS COURSE?
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Discovering the way toward positive change in protected area management and enhance expertise in building a participatory management structure for collaborative product development, package delivery, and monitoring.
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Enhancing practical skills and insights required to improve the capacity and engagement of the members of a LEC or other participatory governance forums in your work.
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Building a network of peers for continuous learning and creating alliances for developing and managing a LEC.
WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?
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The importance and benefits of an effective local participatory governance structure
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The roles and responsibilities of LECs
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How to convene stakeholders to form the LEC
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How to support the management of the LEC to fulfil its purpose