tourism is Somalia – a case study.

Since independence 1960, Somalia has been a leader in the field of conservation of wildlife and biodiversity both aquatic and land base. The Somalia National Tourism Development Master Plan focuses on better distribution of tourists so as to relieve stress on existing areas of visitation, thereby minimizing environmental degradation. These aforementioned noble objectives will be achieved through: -

·        Improved travel conditions to less visited tourist area.

·        Incorporation of nature and culture as major considerations. In order to be compatible with popular wildlife and beach attractions, laws pertaining to wild life conservation reviewed to take the following aspects into the account: -

·        Integration and sustainable conservation and management of wildlife.

·        Minimizing human-wildlife conflict.

·        Developing and promoting sustainable nature-based tourism.

·        Maximizing community participation in tourism development.

The concept of Beach Management Program has been implemented along the Somalia Coast so as to ensure that the beach is developed and managed as integrated ecosystem for recreation and conservation purposes. The initiative is being realized through the consulted efforts between the Ministry of Tourism & Wildlife of Somalia, The Ministry of Environment.

The Program is aimed at enhancing the conservation of the coral reef and other forms of biodiversity along the coast. The beach management program entails: -

·        Control of population encroaching on protected areas.

·        Regulation of commercial activities along the beaches.

·        Ensuring Visitor safety at the beaches.

To this end multi sectoral commission of the Somalia Tourist Industry is created whose terms of reference include: -

·        Conducting a country-wide audit of eco-tourism resources and products

·        Conducting the requisite environmental impact assessment studies.

·        Formulating appropriate policies and guidelines on: -

(a)    Land Tenure;

 (b)   Types of development to be allowed;

 (c)    Revenue sharing and;

                      (d)   Planning and zoning

·        Capacity building.

·        Licensing and rating.

·        Marketing Planning

The major players with in the National Eco-tourism institutional framework whose active participation is instrumental in attaining the desired development of sustainable tourism include: -

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