Objectives of the assignment
The overall objective of the assignment is surveying the status of natural resources & indigenous culture and typical agricultural products to serve for the development of cultural & community tourism in Dung K'No commune following the socio-economic development program and planning of Lac Duong district.
Detailed Tasks
The requested tasks under the assignment are structured by the study aspects indicated above, however as an integrated assessment, it is expected that the team will develop efficient, cross-cutting and holistic approaches/methodologies which identify inter-linkages and opportunities for cross-collaboration in the performance of the work:
1. Inception report:
i) Develop a detailed work plan for the assessment, including specification of inputs/support from local government partners and other stakeholders, as required.
ii) Identify indicators/parameters for information collection and develop a detailed participatory approach and survey methodology for the assessment considering appropriate sampling design and frame/size, and types of information (quantitative, qualitative) to be collected.
iii) Develop survey questionnaire(s) and data collection/input tool(s).
2. Baseline survey of the status of natural resources & indigenous culture and typical agricultural products to serve for the development of cultural village & community tourism in Dung K'No commune following the socio-economic development program and planning of Lac Duong district.
i) Conduct a desk review of socio-economic development programs and plannings of Lac Duong district and Dung K'No commune then discuss with key SNV project staff to understand the project's objectives, approach and socio-economic impacts.
ii) Collect, analyse and select natural landscape; existing agricultural and cultural products (brocade weaving, straw wine, honey, coffee...) that may help to develop tour and destination served for cultural community tourism.
iii) Combine survey (including other relevant consultations such as focus group discussions etc.) and conduct free, prior and informed consultation (FPIC) with communities targeted by the project then record community concerns and meeting notes and verify broad community support for the project's interventions.
3. Assess the ability to cooperate with relevant parties and market potential for developing cultural and tourism products in the Dung K'No area:
i. Quickly survey the linkage/cooperation capabilities of commercial enterprises and tourism services inside and outside of Lam Dong province for the expected products in part 1.
ii. Consult with local authorities and evaluate the possibility of integration with existing programs and plans in developing culture and tourism products.
4. Conduct a consultation workshop:
Present the findings and provide recommendations to the Project, relevant stake holders and local government (Lac Duong DPC, Dung K'No CPC) as well as relevant stakeholders on appropriate typical tourism product development approaches and interventions and environmental/social risk mitigation measures.
5. Prepare final report and recommendations (Vietnamese and English)