Phase 2: Assessment - (PDF, 101 mb) - USAID

Handout for Exercise 6-1
Group 1 – Sun, Sea and Sand Island, Caribbean
An island in the Caribbean approximately 50 miles long, 20 miles wide. Fringing reef
and white sand beaches along the north coast, natural bay on the south. Capital city
located on bay. Susceptible to seasonal hurricanes.
Eastern half of island mountainous with picturesque ocean and waterfall views. Western
half in large landholdings for traditional commodity crops (sugar, bananas, coconut).
Electricity, water and sewer service in capital city only. Airport capable of handling small
aircraft only (less than 20 passengers).
Traditional farming and fishing economy, turned to tourism in the past decade. Limited
trained personnel for tourism, large unemployment due to end of preferential treatment
for commodity crops (e.g., sugar, bananas).
Government has prioritized tourism as development priority, and has encouraged foreign
private investment. Investment proposals for cruise ship, all-inclusive resorts, locally
owned and operated accommodations.
Land tenure is questionable, lots being sold without title.
Group 2 – Ancient City, Middle East
Archeological ruins of a walled 2000-year old civilization located within the boundaries of
modern and rapidly going city of 5 million people.
Untitled inhabitants residing in parts of the ancient city, direct descendants of ancient
civilization. Ethnic minority in country, largely unskilled and semi-skilled workforce.
Strong sense of self-governance, recognized by central government.
Rapidly deteriorating structures due to pilferage of building materials. Dilapidated
infrastructure (water, sewer, roads).
International recognition of the cultural heritage of Ancient City has resulted in small but
growing number of foreign tourists visiting the site on self-guided tours.
Government has planned a new conference and convention center at the site with
investors from the Gulf. The development will require clearing of all existing structures
and relocation of current inhabitants, further disenfranchising the Ethnic minority.