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ANNEX B6: NIGERIA - NATIONAL DEMONSTRATIONS FOR TESTING BEST AVAILABLE PRACTICES AND BEST AVAILABLE TECHNOLOGIES FOR SUSTAINABLE TOURISM Demonstration project focus – Heritage and cultural eco-tourism along the Badagry Peninsular Process used to reach revised Demonstration project document, logical framework and work plan: At the end of the planning phase for the COAST project (mid 2006) each partner country had produced (with consultant support) a narrative project document describing in general terms the proposed demonstration project(s).

Main Result 2 (Component 2) Developed mechanisms for sustainable tourism governance and management Activities contributing towards Result 2: 2.1 Test and evaluate the draft Tourism policy within the demo project area, and provide feedback to the CZM committee 2.2 Review the Tourism planning Baseline and follow up monitoring environmental data Evidence of a practical conflict management mechanism being used The number and type of community-based initiatives being marketed through local hoteliers and operators compared with the baseline year Evidence of diverse stakeholder involvement in KWS marine park planning mechanisms KWS recognition of the value of such sites Agreed process for legal recognition in place A coastal zone task force or committee with diverse representation of stakeholders is meeting on a regular and effective basis, and is able to influence government and private sector initiatives within the same zone Evidence of the feedback and results provided to the CZM committee and evidence of policy revisions Evidence of feedback on the Project reports Coastal zone committee meetings and reports Stakeholder views and perspectives from participatory surveys Project publications and website resources Stakeholder views and perspectives from participatory The existing CZM committee will welcome the COAST project and be willing to take on and promote the recommendations arising from the demo sites, thereby providing a mechanism for influencing governance and future policy mechanisms and provide feedback to the CZM committee 2.3 Monitor, review and provide recommendations on the pricing policy and benefit sharing mechanisms within the marine national parks 2.4 Develop a disaster preparedness plan which is integrated across all relevant sectors 2.5 Provide advice and support to enhance the environmental award scheme for hotels, community groups and schools 2.6 Review current EIA and auditing processes within NEMA and modify so as to make specific to the tourism sector 2.7 Review standards, policies, and regulations on infrastructure planning and development in line with the draft tourism policy 2.8 Develop a coordination model for sustainable tourism at Watamu as an example of destination planning 2.9 Commission a consultancy to examine options for sustainable financing approaches for community tourism 2.10 Develop and test a code of conduct for reef users mechanisms and the debates and decisions made as a result by the CZM committee Changes in pricing and benefit sharing mechanisms and policy within KWS The existence of a disaster preparedness plan and awareness and clarity on the various roles across the relevant stakeholders Increased community and private sector interest in the awards.

Main Result 2 (Component 2) Developed mechanisms for sustainable tourism governance and management Activities contributing towards Result 2: 2.1 Test and evaluate the draft Tourism policy within the demo project area, and provide feedback to the CZM committee 2.2 Review the Tourism planning Baseline and follow up monitoring environmental data Evidence of a practical conflict management mechanism being used The number and type of community-based initiatives being marketed through local hoteliers and operators compared with the baseline year Evidence of diverse stakeholder involvement in KWS marine park planning mechanisms KWS recognition of the value of such sites Agreed process for legal recognition in place A coastal zone task force or committee with diverse representation of stakeholders is meeting on a regular and effective basis, and is able to influence government and private sector initiatives within the same zone Evidence of the feedback and results provided to the CZM committee and evidence of policy revisions Evidence of feedback on the Project reports Coastal zone committee meetings and reports Stakeholder views and perspectives from participatory surveys Project publications and website resources Stakeholder views and perspectives from participatory The existing CZM committee will welcome the COAST project and be willing to take on and promote the recommendations arising from the demo sites, thereby providing a mechanism for influencing governance and future policy mechanisms and provide feedback to the CZM committee 2.3 Monitor, review and provide recommendations on the pricing policy and benefit sharing mechanisms within the marine national parks 2.4 Develop a disaster preparedness plan which is integrated across all relevant sectors 2.5 Provide advice and support to enhance the environmental award scheme for hotels, community groups and schools 2.6 Review current EIA and auditing processes within NEMA and modify so as to make specific to the tourism sector 2.7 Review standards, policies, and regulations on infrastructure planning and development in line with the draft tourism policy 2.8 Develop a coordination model for sustainable tourism at Watamu as an example of destination planning 2.9 Commission a consultancy to examine options for sustainable financing approaches for community tourism 2.10 Develop and test a code of conduct for reef users mechanisms and the debates and decisions made as a result by the CZM committee Changes in pricing and benefit sharing mechanisms and policy within KWS The existence of a disaster preparedness plan and awareness and clarity on the various roles across the relevant stakeholders Increased community and private sector interest in the awards.

1 • 1 For example for Cameroun the following GEF budget allocations to cover the complete demo project period (3-4yrs) have been given as a guideline: Consultants and personnel inputs approx $122k 1 COAST – Collaborative Actions for Sustainable Tourism – Project Following the approach used by the GEF supported WIO-Lab project, we are proposing that the COAST project adopts a similar mechanisms for estimating partner country contributions to the project where government in-kind contributions are made (obviously in addition to any cash contributions) 2 .

9 • • • • • • • 9 For example for Mozambique the following GEF budget allocations to cover the complete demo project period (3-4yrs) have been given as a guideline: Consultants and personnel inputs approx $115k In-country travel approx $12k Demo site activities approx $92k Demo site equipment approx $73k Cross-country training and meetings approx $103k Monitoring and evaluation approx $15k Reports, awareness and publications approx $30k 21 Following the approach used by the GEF supported WIO-Lab project, we are proposing that the COAST project adopts a similar mechanisms for estimating partner country contributions to the project where government in-kind contributions are made (obviously in addition to any cash contributions) 10 .

ANNEX B2: The GAMBIA - NATIONAL DEMONSTRATION FOR TESTING BEST AVAILABLE PRACTICES AND BEST AVAILABLE TECHNOLOGIES FOR SUSTAINABLE TOURISM Demonstration project focus – Strengthening community-based eco-tourism and joint-venture partnerships within a revised coastal land use policy framework Process used to reach revised Demonstration project document, logical framework and work plan: At the end of the planning phase for the COAST project (mid 2006) each partner country had produced (with consultant support) a narrative project document describing in general terms the proposed demonstration project(s).

Some of the suggested criteria and indicators which may be selected for inclusion in this matrix are listed below: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Number of stakeholders identified Number of institutional analyses of all the stakeholders done and validated Number of institutional instruments for CZM, tourism activities and biodiversity conservation identified and assessed Number of good practices in sustainable use of coastal resources identified and disseminated Number of workshops on participatory critical situation analysis held Level of participation of stakeholders in the above workshops Availability and effective use of indicators to monitor the coastal zone conservation and integrity Availability of training modules to raise awareness and support capacity building including beach management units to deal with litter Number of training sessions on awareness and capacity building Number of seminars on conflict resolution for coastal stakeholders Number of conflicts among communities as compare to an initial situation Number of support programmes for Community based ecotourism projects Area covered by reforestation programme along the coast Availability of and use of a Participatory Coastal Zone Planning Model including mapping Existence of a local multi stakeholders coordination group for sustainable coastal tourism Extension of the marine turtle protection program in other sites along the southern coast Number of newly developed small attractions marketed Number of links with positive effects between into local community operators/ hotels Availability and effective use of indicators of performance measures for project Existence of a permanent discussion body for coordination of the integrated coastal zone management Percentage of hotels accepting to invest in EMS Effective relocation of activities and rehabilitation of the Londji beach for tourism Number of tourists visiting the site and annual income of the community members 8 Version 30/7/09 Annex A1: The Cameroun Demo Project Site Kribi (Grand Batanga, Lobe Falls, Londji beach): – Revised Logical Framework and Associated First Year Work plan Overall Objective: To promote improved conservation, management and monitoring of coastal biodiversity, and to enhance and diversify local livelihoods through eco-tourism as a means of alleviating poverty.

ANNEX B 4: KENYA - NATIONAL DEMONSTRATIONS FOR TESTING BEST AVAILABLE PRACTICES AND BEST AVAILABLE TECHNOLOGIES FOR SUSTAINABLE TOURISM Demonstration project focus – Integrated Sustainable Tourism Destination Planning Process used to reach revised Demonstration project document, logical framework and work plan: At the end of the planning phase for the COAST project (mid 2006) each partner country had produced (with consultant support) a narrative project document describing in general terms the proposed demonstration project(s).

local boat, Beach Management Units, fishermen and tourism operators) (existence of registered local associations, % of relevant local reef users involved in each association) 69 Revised Draft 2 02/07/2009 • Existence of legal framework for creation of local associations (Yes/No) • Formal registration procedures of local associations (Yes/No) • Existence of code of conduct/rules for each association established by the members (Yes/No) • Number/% of reefs with visitor management plans (Target=75%) • Number of enforcement staff per km2 of reef, per tour boat, per tourist (will depend on logistics of the particular sites and resources available) (Target= X per km2 / reef - need to verify for each site) • Resources sufficient for enforcement (Target 100%) • % of enforcement officers with sufficient training (Target=100%) • % of conflicts resolved, or being addressed, through conflict resolution processes (Target X) • % of sites with participatory monitoring and self-enforcement programs (by country) (Target=50% of demo sites) • % of reef users are licensed/have use permits • Conflict mitigation systems in place, with stakeholder participation • % of legislation/rules enforced • MPA/reserve/community reserve (presence/absence) • Management plans/legislation revised/developed through participatory processes (Yes/No) • Legislation permits for local participation in management/enforcement (Yes/No) • % MPA/community reserves with co-management plans (i.e.

ANNEX B 3: GHANA - NATIONAL DEMONSTRATIONS FOR TESTING BEST AVAILABLE PRACTICES AND BEST AVAILABLE TECHNOLOGIES FOR SUSTAINABLE TOURISM Demonstration project focus – Integrated Sustainable Eco-tourism Destination Planning and Environmental Management Systems Process used to reach revised Demonstration project document, logical framework and work plan: At the end of the planning phase for the COAST project (mid 2006) each partner country had produced (with consultant support) a narrative project document describing in general terms the proposed demonstration project(s).