GOURMANTOUR - Integrate socio-economic needs of peripheral populations of protected areas for better nature conservation in West Africa
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Main goals
Integrate socio-economic needs of peripheral populations of protected areas for better nature conservation in West Africa. The project intends to contribute to MDGs 1, 7 and 8
Specific objectives
Promotion of ecotourism as a catalyst for a local economy respectful of the environment along the cliffs of Madjoari and Gobnangou (see the website : https://www.gourmantour.org/en)
Beneficiaries
- 5 local villages associations of 500 people
- 5 local farms, fishing and hunting groups with 500 people
- 5 groups of NTFP picker with 500 people and various Forest Management groups
- 50 local craftsmen, 20 local community leaders (at least 35% of the direct beneficiaries are women)
Results
R1. The local ecotourism product offer has improved and is diversified, including enhancement of cultural, natural and landscape wealth (see the website : https://www.gourmantour.org/en)
R2. Demand for alternative tourism products around the W Park is stimulated
R3. Income generated from the local economy of peripheral regions of the Arly Park have improved
R4. A cell of multi-stakeholder governance - including administration of the territory and traditional use of resources - exists
Activities
A1. Creation of an ecotourism product peripheral of the Arly Park and structuring supply (see the website : https://www.gourmantour.org/en)
A2. Marketing promotion for responsible ecotourism
A3. Capacity building of local economic sub-sectors contributing indirectly to the ecotourism offer and to the conservation of natural resources
A4. Promoting a sustainable social dialogue between local authorities and populations
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Etienne Perrier
Having graduated from the Engineering School INSA of Lyon as an Engineer in Energy & Environment, option "Thermal systems engineering", Section "Top-level sport", he brings his expertise in renewable thermal systems implementation and analysis, in the food processing industry (shea and cashew), waste recycling and training of local experts
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Cédric Rabany
Holder of a Master of Science, "Agricultural Engineer and territories development" from the Institut Supérieur d’Agriculture (ISARA Lyon), he brings his expertise in agro-food/agricultural sectors' analysis and development, strengthening of supplychain actors (producers, private/public actors, agro-food industries...), socio-economic analysis of agricultural chains and his great knowledge of companies in these markets
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