Most areas and communities where tourism is
developed are under the authority of local Regional councils. These
councils therefore play an important role in tourism development and
are responsible for the following: -
·Provision of incentives for tourism investment and
management as well as provision of the requisite amenities for
tourism development;
·Development of visitor management systems through
zoning and land use policies aimed at securing participation by
local communities;
·Formulation and implementation of enforcement programs
pertaining to proper and ethical use of protected areas;
·Investing an improved tourism infrastructure such as
roads and rural electrification;
·Developing consistent concession policies which are
meant to enhance visitor management with in the National Parks and
Game reserves;
·Liaising with communities on development projects to
be funded by the tourism sector.
(c) The Somalia Wildlife service: the
organization is important since it’s the primary custodian of the
country’s flora and faun. Its active Restoration and participation
has ensured reasonable resolution of human/wildlife conflict.
However a lot remains to be done in this area; as during the Somali
Civil war many of wildlife country patrimony has been destroyed and
it is urgent re-establish the lost species.
(d) The National Environmental Secretariat: The
Secretariat co-ordinates the activities of the various Non-
Governmental Environmental Organizations. Its contribution is
important in the provision of vital environmental data and
guidelines as required by the key players in the development of
eco-tourism as and when required by the key players.
(e) The Eco- tourism society of Somalia. This
is voluntary association of individuals and corporate bodies with
mutual interest in tourism. It provides a platform for the
resolutions of conflicts pertaining to conservation and the
operations of tourism industry through: -
·Bringing together commercial, conservation and the
local communities interested in sustainable tourism development;
·Promoting responsible and sustainable tourism;
·Protecting the integrity of the natural and cultural
attractions, which are the bedrock of the industry.
The Eco-tourism industry society of Somalia and
its members aim at improving and promoting the image an ideal
eco-tourism Somalia as a tourist destination by: -
i.Fostering tourism practices which can contribute to
conservation of Somalia’s natural environment and thereby improve
the lives of the communities living in close proximity to eventual
protected areas;
ii.Developing suitable framework of environmental
management standards relating to both tourist attractions and
facilities;
iii.Devising and publishing eco-tourism regulations and
codes of conduct;
iv.Increasing environmental awareness as well as
developing strategies appropriate to mitigate negative ecological,
cultural, social and economic impact of tourism;
v.Carrying out empirical research and pilot tests to new
approaches and initiation and promoting projects which conform the
dictates of eco-tourism;
vi.Providing professional, advisory and consultancy
services in policy, formulation research, planning and management of
eco-tourism;
Participation in relevant educational and training programs as well
as developing professional standards, certification and licensing
systems those are in synchronism with Eco-tourism.
