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Alexandria Academy Association for Science: The High Institute for Tourism, Hotels and Computer
[last updated April 12, 2007 5:15 PM]
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General Information
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Expected TimeframeJanuary 2007 - December 2011 |
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Thematic Focus
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Geographic Coverage
Geographic Scope: Local
Country(ies) where the partnership is being implemented: Egypt |
National Focal Points
This partnership has not made any contact with the national focal points for sustainable development in the countries involved
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Goals and Objectives
Summary of the partnership's goals and objectives
The Alexandria Academy Association For Science (AAAS) is a non-profit non-Governmental organization registered in Alexandria- Egypt for educational and charitable purposes. AAAS is the owner of the High Institute for Tourism, Hotels, and Computer ( HITHC), which was established with the objective of promoting education in community sustainable development. The Institute activities include: education, development of model training programs, applied research, seminars, workshops, academic programs, and university partnerships.
Both AAAS and HITHC are concerned with activities that promote the following aspects:
a) Individual and community social and economical development.
b) Community Service
c) Community self -determination
d) Sustainable Tourism development.
e) Effective natural sources management
f) Poverty eradication
g) Rural development through introducing and promoting countryside tourism.
Both AAAS and HITHC are concerned with activities that promote the following aspects:
a) Individual and community social and economical development.
b) Community Service
c) Community self -determination
d) Sustainable Tourism development.
e) Effective natural sources management
f) Poverty eradication
g) Rural development through introducing and promoting countryside tourism.
Targets and Progress
Partnership targetsa) Create a data-base for sustainable tourism development in north delta zone.
b) Develop training programs that foster sustainable tourism development. c) Conducting applied research providing up to date information concerning problems facing sustainable tourism development in the North Delta Zone, as well as potential aspects of new investments. d) Publication of research results and recommendations in workshops and print out publications. e) Collaborate with Governmental and non Governmental bodies to introduce and promote small business projects providing required services at tourist destinations suffering lack of services. f) Collaborate with Governmental and non Governmental bodies to introduce and promote countryside tourism to North Delta Zone. g) Collaborate with Governmental and non-Governmental bodies to introduce and promote sustainable tourism projects and small business to the north coast zone. |
Progress against targetsAAAS has started Expert-House program with the above mentioned goals and targets
through collaboration with HITHC as a main partner. The program started in January 2007 with a pilot study on tourist destination in Alexandria city searching "Problems of Tourist Services in Historic Sites" sponsored by a donation made by AAAS. The next step is planned to take place in October 2007 by holding a 2day workshop with the following agenda: a) Publishing the results of the study b) Publishing a case study of development accomplished through cooperation between HITHC and private sector parties. The workshop is targeted towards the following parties: - Academic bodies concerned with Tourism i.e. Faculty of Tourism at Egyptian Universities, High Institute of Tourism – Private Education Institutes, ..etc - Tourists Agencies - Major Tour Operators - Non-Governmental Organizations concerned with sustainable tourism development, poverty eradication, un-employment, and women affairs. - Governmental bodies, local authorities, and ministerial bodies concerned with infra-structure, tourism, and community development. The results expected are concerned with attracting cooperation with partners towards capacity building. The Program's progress is dependant upon providing funds required. |
Capacity-Building and Technology Transfer
Arrangements for Capacity-Building and Technology Transfer
- Human resources development/training
- Education/building awareness
- Institutional strengthening, including local participation
- Technology transfer/exchange
As mentioned above, AAAS and HITHC targets and objectives of the Expert-House
program focus sustainable development program and activities through a case study
approach within the host community of Governorates of North Delta zone, Egypt and
apply knowledge and technical assistance to communities throughout Egypt. Emphasis
on private sector non-governmental partnerships in promoting and executing
businesses, and on international bodies in research, training and education programs.
Relationship to International Agreements on Sustainable Development
How the partnership contributes to the implementation of Agenda 21, the Programme for the Further Implementation of Agenda 21, and the Johannesburg Plan of Implementation
The Partnership aims to support and develop activities that promote individual and community social and economical development, community service, community self -determination, sustainable tourism development, effective natural sources management, rural development through introducing and promoting countryside tourism and ultimately contribute to poverty eradication.
Relevant Sections of Agenda 21
Relevant Sections of Agenda 21
Changing consumption patterns; Protecting and promoting human health conditions; Promoting sustainable human settlement development; Integrated approach to the planning and management of land resources; Promoting sustainable agriculture and rural development; Protection of the oceans, all kinds of seas, including enclosed and semi-enclosed seas, and coastal areas and the protection, rational use and development of their living resources; Global action for women towards sustainable and equitable development; Promoting education, public awareness and training
Relevant Sections of the Programme for the Further Implementation of Agenda 21 Means of implementation
Relevant Sections of the Johannesburg Plan of Implementation Poverty eradication ; Changing unsustainable patterns of consumption and production ; Protection and managing the natural resource base of economic and social development ; Health and sustainable development ; Sustainable development for Africa
Coordination and Implementation
Coordination Mechanism of the PartnershipThrough Memorandum of Understanding agreements for collaboration in various
educational, research and technical assistance activities. The following agreements between HITHC and the following parties are already been made: 1) An agreement of cooperation in hospitality training and distance learning program with Ecole Hôtelière d' Avignon - Avignon - France 2) An agreement of cooperation in hospitality training with Egyptian Chef Association (ECA) - Egypt 3) A proposal submitted by Bibliotheca Alexandrina April 2006 for "Itinéraires d'Alexandrie" with HITHC as the Educational party responsible for training Tour Guides specialized in Alexandria. – Alexandria - Egypt 4) IATA authorized training center: ( EG-HIG- 2-6-001) - Canada 5) Microsoft Training and testing center (Certiport -Italy: account # 90016538, and Pearson VUE ID# 51665- USA.) 6) Cambridge Authorized training and Testing Center ( EG 059 )– Cambridge University – International Examinations - UK |
Implementation Mechanism of the PartnershipThe implementation mechanism is through collaborative agreements with various
organizational partners to carry out educational programs in community sustainable development. The organization's activities include partnerships in applied research, seminars, workshops and activities which demonstrate sustainable community development that promote a community's social, economic and environmental well being. |
Resources
Funding Currently AvailableAmount in US$: 30,000
Source(s): NGO
Alexandria Academy Association for Science (AAAS) |
Non-financial resources availableType(s): Staff
Source(s): NGO
Alexandria Academy Association for Science (AAAS) |
Funding SoughtRequired Amount in US$: 3,500,000
Source(s) already approached: MEDA Programme: the financial instrument of the European Union of the Euro-Mediterranean Partnership (in progress)
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Non-financial resources soughtRequirement(s): Computers - Office space - Other
Requirements: a grant covering operation costs including salaries of staff and researchers, cost of computers and technical tools, training staff, publication, transportation and marketing costs. Source(s) approached and details:
MEDA programme: the financial instrument of the European Union of the Euro- Mediterranean Partnership (in progress). |
Additional Information
Additional Relevant Information
Our program (EXPERT HOUSE) is in formulation stage with the preliminary steps represented in the pilot study and the planned workshop. The program depends upon cooperation with the industry and business society as much as the international expertise. The program can be applied on other parts of Egypt to help supporting and elevating sustainable tourism development.
The North Delta Zone is the part of Egypt covering the area from the Mediterranean in the north to Cairo in the south, and from Suez Canal in the east to the Egyptian-Libyan borders n the west. It is divided into a number of administrative areas (Governorates), where Governmental authorities are represented through local offices.
The North Delta Zone is the part of Egypt covering the area from the Mediterranean in the north to Cairo in the south, and from Suez Canal in the east to the Egyptian-Libyan borders n the west. It is divided into a number of administrative areas (Governorates), where Governmental authorities are represented through local offices.