Increasing civil society in the process of formulating, managing and monitoring ot the local policy for tourism development on the territory of Berkovitsa and Godech municipalities

The project aims at building a comprehensive mechanism for continuous dialogue in the ongoing local tourism development policy, taking into account adequately the interests of the different stakeholders. Target groups: municipal administrations, Tourism Advisory Council, civil society, businesses and citizens of municipalities Berkovitsa and Godech. Activities: 1. Conducting research and analysis on: state and mechanisms of civic participation in the policy pursued; stakeholder analysis on the Berkovitsa and Godech municipalities and their willingness to participate in the decision-making processes; the activity of the responsible units of the administration and the Advisory Council on Tourism; good practices in Bulgaria in implemented local policies; 2. Develop a model for citizen participation with specific recommendations. 3. Development of a civil monitoring mechanism based on information technology. 4. Exchange and transfer of good practices for partner management. 5. Organizing and conducting information meetings, working groups, public discussions and a conference. Expected results: Increased interaction between municipal administrations and citizens: Developed a holistic approach to increase civic participation through: 1 st. analysis and study, prepared model for civic participation, produced 4 pcs. recommendations; Increased NGO activity in the formulation, implementation and monitoring of policies: mechanism for civil monitoring of the local tourism policy (2 websites), presented good practices, increased institutional capacity of the applicant and the partners conducted 10 information activities.

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