Project Info
Project Code
0809L
Tranche
T06
Tranche Type
Residual
Status
Closed
Title
Strengthening the competitiveness of small and medium-sized enterprises in the tourism sector of six developing countries in the Economic Community of West African States subregion
Entities
Implementing Entity (Lead)
UNCTAD
Collaborating DA Entities
ECA
Financial and Evaluation Info
Total Budget
$489,000.00
Project Selected for Evaluation
No
Countries and Regions
Areas of Work
Thematic Clusters
Macroeconomics and Finance
Social Development
Objective and Expected Outcomes
Objective
To contribute to local empowerment, inclusion and competitiveness of tourism stakeholders, through capacity-building and development activities, by innovative ICT-driven networking and models for the management and sharing of knowledge
Expected Outcome 1
Increased understanding of decision makers (at the public and private levels) about the positive externalities of ICT tools for small and medium-sized tourism enterprises, through the design of a model for a knowledge management system and coherent, replicable training material for the benefit of all tourism stakeholders
Expected Outcome 2
Increased capacity and skills of the beneficiary countries in the preparation and implementation of innovative business models and ICT-related solutions, to enhance their competitiveness and allow them to add value to their economy
Expected Outcome 3
Improved competitiveness of tourism stakeholders through the fostering of competitive collaboration at the national and regional levels, through raising public- and private-sector partnerships