JKP Tourism and Cultural Heritage Blueprint 2030 Validation
September 30, 2023
Editorial Staff
Supported by Camões Institute – Portugal (Camões IP)
Muthu-Nyali Beach Hotel – Mombasa
Friday, 29th September 2023
On Friday, 29th September 2023 at Muthu-Nyali Beach Hotel–Mombasa, Jumuiya ya Kaunti za Pwani (JKP) supported by Camões Institute – Portugal (Camões IP), an implementing partner of the Go Blue project on Tourism & Cultural heritage, held a validation meeting for the JKP Tourism Culture and Heritage (TCH) Blueprint 2030.
The objective of the validation meeting was to go through the first draft of the JKP Tourism and Cultural Heritage Blueprint 2030 and discuss its findings and recommendations guided by a team from JKP TCH Technical team and Camões IP. This meeting was an integrated governance opportunity for confirming the blueprint on Tourism and Cultural Heritage with relevant JKP stakeholders led by the JKP Secretariat.
Stakeholders Present
The meeting brought together TCH stakeholders from the national government, County governments of the JKP region, private sector players and civil society organisations.
Blueprint Development Journey
January 2023
Project Commencement
Development of the Tourism and Cultural Heritage Blueprint commenced with a participatory, inclusive and holistic approach.
Early 2023
Change Lab Workshop
Critical workshop to establish foundational principles and vision.
Mid 2023
Writing Team Formation
Creation of a writing team with Kenya and Portuguese representatives from public, private sectors and academia.
2023
Bilateral Immersive Experience
Writing team immersive experience in Kenya and Portugal.
2023
Quality Assurance
Internal quality assurance committee review and bilateral meetings with key stakeholders.
September 2023
Validation Meeting
Counties Stakeholders meetings and validation process.
Blueprint Objectives
Economic Gains
Economic gains from tourism are felt by the community among others
Employment Opportunities
Employment opportunities are available to the local residents
MSME Inclusion
Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises owned by vulnerable individuals become part of the tourism value chain
Infrastructure Benefits
The community enjoys the benefits of infrastructure including health, education services, roads, water and communications
Sustainable Use
Sustainable use of natural and cultural assets
This mission was a key milestone in the advancement of the Go Blue Project sustainability and partnership enhancement.
Seven Guiding Principles
Diversity
Inclusion
Equity
Plurality
Ethics
Sustainability
Responsible Tourism
To attain the above, the Blueprint proposes the strict adherence to seven main principles: Diversity, Inclusion, Equity, Plurality, Ethics, Sustainability and Responsible Tourism.
The Jumuiya ya Kaunti za Pwani Tourism and Cultural Heritage Blueprint 2030 was validated with inclusions.
Save the Date
The JKP Tourism and Cultural Heritage Blueprint 2030 will be launched on
October 27, 2023
Venue to be communicated in due course
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