The CSO Platform for Delegated Management project – networked CSOs for the inclusive, delegated management of green and responsible tourism in São Tomé and Príncipe – is promoted by ADPM, in partnership with PTRS and ALISEI, and co-funded by the European Union and Camões – Instituto da Cooperação e da Língua, I.P.
Project fact sheet
| Project name | CSO Platform for Delegated Management – networked CSOs for the inclusive, delegated management of green and responsible tourism in São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|
| Beneficiary | ADPM |
| Partners | PTRS – Responsible and Sustainable Tourism Platform of São Tomé and Príncipe; ALISEI |
| Start date | 01-01-2024 |
| End date | 30-12-2026 |
| Total eligible cost | 333.333,00 € |
| Funded cost | €300,000.00 (European Union); €33,333.00 (Camões, I.P.) |
| Funders | European Union and Camões – Instituto da Cooperação e da Língua, I.P. |
General objectives
- To increase the role of CSOs in governance and local development in São Tomé and Príncipe;
- To contribute to better governance in São Tomé and Príncipe, the development of tourism, the reduction of gender inequalities and a better quality of life for Santomeans.
Specific objective
To consolidate and professionalise CSOs and the “Responsible and Sustainable Tourism Platform” (PTRS) as a network of CSOs for the delegated management of green tourism in São Tomé and Príncipe.
Activities
- 1.1.1 Initial national survey and mapping of CSOs (including gender) – ADPM;
- 1.1.2 CSO capacity-building workshops on management, participation and advocacy – ADPM;
- 1.1.3 Technical assistance for structuring and professionalising CSOs – ADPM;
- 1.2.1 Capacity-building workshops for CSOs involved in tourism, the green economy and natural resource management – ADPM;
- 1.2.2 Capacity-building workshops for local guides and tourist guides linked to CSOs – ADPM;
- 2.1.1 Creating and consolidating green economy and green tourism initiatives with “Financial Support to Third Parties” – ALISEI;
- 2.2.1 Organising CSOs into district and national networks – PTRS + ALISEI;
- 2.3.1 Technical assistance and monitoring of the CSOs supported through “Financial Support to Third Parties” – ALISEI;
- 3.1.1 Setting up the CSO Network headquarters (Tourism Platform) – PTRS;
- 3.1.2 Creating a central booking website – PTRS + ALISEI;
- 3.2.1 Organising and networking 3 points of sale for local CSO products, with tourist information – PTRS + ALISEI;
- 3.3.1 Introducing a visitor revenue system in Obô Park – PTRS.
Results
- CSOs better equipped to manage green tourism in Obô Natural Park in São Tomé and Príncipe;
- CSOs with the means to work sustainably in the green economy and green tourism as a network;
- A more structured, operational and sustainable Tourism Platform;
- Project managed efficiently and effectively.
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