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decision making body for a given site. There would be scope also for
parallel development of attractions and even the creation of new
community-run protected sites in association with formal NCWCD
protected areas. This would require stimulation and facilitation of
local community efforts, and the definition of sets of respective
responsibilities and obligations. Within such structures it would be
possible to explore and develop mechanisms for deriving benefits.
Other areas of involvement and benefit could include: policies or
obligations on private sector partners to employ locals and to use
local services; the development of local crafts; the improvement of
local roads and services; and reduced or free access for locals into the
protected area.
Topic 9: Revenue generation and funding
Questions to be addressed:
• What are the requirements for each site in terms of start-up (capital
expenditure) and maintenance funding?
• Where will this initial and maintenance funding come from?
• What pricing structures are appropriate for public access to each site?
• By what mechanism can tourism revenue benefit the given protected
area/the NCWCD/the local community/private sector partners?
• What are the expectations and limits on tourism revenue generation?
NCWCD departments concerned:
• Planning and Protected Areas
• Finance
Other Government departments:
• Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs
• Ministry of Finance
• Provincial Government
Other linkages:
• Tribal leaders
• Private sector partners
Suggested structures:
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