Namibia: Sustainable Cultural Tourism in Namibia
JOINT PROGRAMME QUICK FACTS
Total Budget $6,000,000
Delivery Rate
Participating Agencies UNESCO, UNEP, ILO, UN-Habitat
Main Achievements
- Increased the number of national heritage sites, which will provide greater opportunities for preserving and protecting cultural assets. Knowledge and information sharing on Namibia's natural and cultural heritage promoted.
- 30 regional and government ministry officers trained to provide "Start Your Own Cultural Business" training at the local level. Trainees will now prepare local communities at pilot sites to leverage their cultural heritage for economic gains.
Contact b.ngondo@unesco.org
Namibia’s rich cultural and natural heritage offers an excellent opportunity for the development of cultural tourism. If well developed, cultural and eco tourism policies have the potential of promoting sustainable livelihoods, social equity and economic development.
Focusing on national ownership and participation, and in line with the National Development Plan, CCA and UNDAF, the program will support the Government of Namibia to more effectively integrate cultural diversity and heritage into national development policies and programs through a) the development of a national knowledge base and tools, b) strengthening of capacity, and c) raising awareness on the mutually reinforcing capabilities of sustainable development and cultural diversity. Program activities will particularly target and empower disadvantaged indigenous groups, local communities and cultural practitioners.