DR1 Daily News - Dominican Republic

The best practices of seven community ecotourism initiatives in the country’s northern region were recognized recently by the Ministry of Tourism (Mitur). The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has been helping the ventures develop successfully over the years. During the recognition event, Takayuki Kondo of JICA was commended for the Project for the Strengthening of the Sustainable Tourism Development Mechanism that has backed the small ecotourism initiatives under the Sustainable Community Tourism Project (TCS).

Kondo said JICA would continue to support the development of these and similar initiatives. The TCS Project is carried out in the 14 provinces in the Cibao region. It seeks to improve the livelihood of the inhabitants in rural areas.

Mitur organized a special ceremony to deliver the Best Practices awards. The event was attended...