ECO TUR INCA: development of the economy of sustainable tourism for indigenous and peasant communities and the protection of the environment
Colombia
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ImplementationAid type
Project-type interventionsColombia
Location
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€ 1,593,086
Committed
Committed
€ 955,851
Used
Used
Description
General objective: Promoting a peaceful and inclusive society (SDG 16) in Nariño region, fostering sustainable economic growth based on decent work (SDG 8) and the protection of natural resources, especially water (SDG 6) Specific objective: Strengthening the sustainable tourism sector in Nariño, promoting participatory planning and implementation of the sectors development plans and promoting a favorable external environment, with particular reference to public safety conditions and access to safe water sources. Direct beneficiaries will be: - The 6 subjects that will be part of the tourism network: the Ballet Folclórico Internacional Proyección Dan-cemos, the Cultural Institute of the Municipality of Samaniego, the Sur Alexander von Humboldt Institute (ISAIS), the Municipal Action Councils of Tres Veredas, the “El Temazcal de Piedrablanca” community association, the Interethnic Committee of Human Rights of Abades. The project will allow them to strengthen their cultural activities, for example through the creation of 12 local festivals. 60 people. - 350 operators of accommodation and catering facilities as well as laboratories and points of sale of handicraft and gastronomic products involved in the sustainable tourism network. - 120 indigenous guards, community guides and municipal guides, that will be involved in the network in order to improve their skills they will get and support their income related to the increase in the flow of tourists. - 3360 residents will benefit from the actions to improve the management of water resources Indirect beneficiaries will be: - The 488.739 inhabitants of the 8 municipalities involved in which there will be an improvement in the legal economy, the signing of a peace zone declaration for the involved territories and the enhancement of local biodiversity. - The local indigenous communities of Funes and Sande, that include 12.000 individuals belonging to local indigenous communities. Expected results (OUTCOME): E.R. 1: Growth trend kick off for sustainable tourism sector, thanks to the development of a good offer of sustainable tourism and dignified hospitality, the improvement of information flows, the development of promotion and the availability of trained operators able to manage the tourists flow reception. E.R. 2: Improvement of the security conditions for the territories that are involved in the tourism development process, thanks to the training of security operators and guides, to the shared awareness about the importance of pacification and security of the reception contexts and visits of greater touristic appeal, and to the increased attention to the protection and safeguarding of the local ecosystem and the local historical and cultural heritage E.R. 3: progressive improvement of water resources management methods by the community thanks to the training of the authorities in charge and the identification and implementation of projects that are aimed to improve local water resources management and the improvement both of the access to water and its efficient use.
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| Year | Committed | Used |
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| 2022 | € 1,593,086 | € 955,851 |
Agency
| Type | Name | Channel code |
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| Government | AICS - Italian Agency for Cooperation and Development | 11000 |
Channel reported
| Type | Name | Channel code |
|---|---|---|
| National NGO | ORGANIZATION FOR INTERNATIONAL KOOPERATION AND SOLIDARITY ONLUS | 22000 |
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