1. Training for Livelihoods in The Gambia What impact did tourism training have on RT practices in nine rural communities in The Gambia? Anke Winchenbach Independent Sustainable Tourism and Events Consultant RTD8, April 2014

2. Context and issues ASSET and ITTOG main driver for capacity building Goals: Skill share and knowledge transfer to empower local communities ASSET expecting pro-active and responsible action post training  No funding for monitoring impact

3. Perceived success factors and barriers for RT development post training Success factorsBarriers  Access to tourist-philanthropy (personal and community)  Increased individual knowledge - of costs and benefits of tourism - through direct interaction with tourists  Irresponsible host attitude and behaviour due to a lack of RT awareness from peers and community members  Irresponsible tourist attitude and behaviour  Limited community benefits from tourism

4. Results & Findings  Power and empowerment  Motivations for increasing tourism knowledge differed  Strategies for overcoming obstacles in implementing RT measures differed  Taking responsibility for irresponsible tourist and/or host attitude and behaviour differed

5. Taking Responsibility

6. Factors influencing success post training Strategy to guarantee knowledge sharing post training Create networks, foster teamwork and co-operation ‘To-do’ and ‘Can-do’ attitude Innovation and creativity Educating community and tourists Encourage others to take responsibility Focus on community rather than individual benefits Set SMART targets and monitor progress

7. Lessons Learnt & Recommendations Ensure people are able to multiply knowledge and take positive action Ensure trainees are willing to multiply knowledge Ensure funds for monitoring training impact are included in funding application

8. Lessons Learnt & Recommendations cont. Consider holding training in, or implementing field visits to, communities that are committed to good practice Ensure understanding of RT in terms of community benefits and sustainability Increase educational community outreach programmes in rural tourism areas

9. Any questions? Thank you! Anke Winchenbach Independent Sustainable Tourism and Events Consultant Anke.winchenbach@outlook.com Research available on www.propoortourism.info