Eastern Anatolia Development Programme - Tourism & Environment Component

 

Eastern Anatolia Development Programme

Tourism & Environment Component

Objectives of the Programme

The overall objective of the programme is to assist in the reduction of regional discrepancies and to develop local skills levels and capacities, thereby enabling a continuation of activities after programme completion and to boost income levels. The EADP was conceived to reflect the twin priorities of capacity building for the implementation of regional programmes/projects and immediate action that will contribute to the region's overall development. By complementing the regional development plan, EADP will improve the economic and social conditions of the people living in the provinces of Bitlis, Hakkari, Mus and Van, stimulate more self-help initiates at local level, and thereby, reduce dependence on the government.

The overall objective of the Tourism and Environment Component is to promote sustainable Environmental and Tourism development in the programme region by improving environmental quality, cultural/historical heritage and income generating activities in the tourism sector.

The specific objectives of the Tourism and Environment component are to improve environmental quality, cultural and historical heritage and increase tourism income.

The priority areas;

§         Environment: Projects focusing on

o        conserve and increasing bio-diversity,

o        improve treatment of various pollution and health hazards, improve management of the environment,

o        increase environmental awareness.

§         Tourism: Projects focusing on

o        restoring/conserving various graveyards, monuments, artefacts, mosques, churches and other historical and natural values or scenery and landscape,

o        improving accessibility to and arrangement of the surroundings of graveyards, monuments, artefacts, mosques, churches and other historical and natural values,

o        increasing tourism demand and supply,

o        improving tourism sector analysis and database or supporting regional tourism brand,

o        improve business and other skills in tourism and environment sector.

This grant scheme is restricted to projects directly related to the Tourism and Environment sector. However, projects or proposals that are primarily linked to Tourism or Environment and demonstrate cross sectoral activities such as reforestation to alleviate soil erosion, improve handicrafts as an income generating activity etc. should involve compliance with the objectives of other components (Agriculture, SMEs and Social).

In order to qualify for grant support, proposals must conform to the goals and objectives of the EADP.  A range of activities that conform to the objectives and which clarify the type of projects that the EADP wish to promote are given in the table below.  They are by way of example only and are not limited to these activities provided that the applicants demonstrate that the proposal meets the component objectives.

Duration: 

The duration of an action shall not exceed 18 months.

Location: 

Actions must take place in Turkey in one or more of the following targeted provinces: Bitlis, Hakkari, Muş , Van