Nevado neighbors, all of us
Rural tourism is mainly a cultural expression, and cultural identity and the sense of belonging become the promoters of its cohesion. It must be a factor of enhancement, where life quality of residents is improved. Our approach considers men and women as main performers and developers of daily activities and possibilities.
Therefore, the project will base its utmost expression on four main aspects:
From the social viewpoint, it is based on community participation, which is conceived as the participation of social performers in the public sphere with a view to defending the interests concerned, giving answers to their needs, and defining collective horizons. From the economic viewpoint, ...
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Nevado neighbors, all of us
Describe Your Idea
Rural tourism is mainly a cultural expression, and cultural identity and the sense of belonging become the promoters of its cohesion. It must be a factor of enhancement, where life quality of residents is improved. Our approach considers men and women as main performers and developers of daily activities and possibilities.
Therefore, the project will base its utmost expression on four main aspects:
From the social viewpoint, it is based on community participation, which is conceived as the participation of social performers in the public sphere with a view to defending the interests concerned, giving answers to their needs, and defining collective horizons. From the economic viewpoint, ...
Innovation
What is the goal of your innovation? Please describe in one sentence the kind of impact, change, or reform your approach is intended to achieve.
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Impact
Describe the degree of success you have had to date. How do you measure, both quantitatively and qualitatively, the impact on sustainability or enhancement of local culture, environment, heritage, or aesthetics? How has it transformed or contributed to the power of place or demonstrated the sustainability of tourism? How does your approach minimize negative impacts?
In what ways are local residents actively involved in your work, including participation and community input? How has the community responded to or benefited from your approach?
How does your program promote traveler enthusiasm, satisfaction, and engagement with the locale?
Describe how your work helps travelers and local residents better understand the value of the area's cultural and natural heritage, and educates them on local environmental issues.
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Is your initiative financially and organizationally sustainable? If not, what is required to make it so? Is there a potential demand for your innovation?
What are the main barriers you encounter in managing, implementing, or replicating your innovation? What barriers keep your program from having greater impact?
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The Story
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What types of partnerships or professional development would be most beneficial in spreading your innovation?
 | 204 weeks ago Patricia Breuer Moreno submitted this idea. |
