The objectives of the workshop were to gain a better understanding of the tourism strategies that are integrated into a pro-poor development approach; identify and discuss the role of stakeholders necessary for an integrated tourism approach; discuss options, strategies, and institutional implications for cross-border tourism; and formulate recommendations on how to facilitate tourism that benefits local communities. The papers and case studies in this publication focus primarily on tourism and sustainable mountain development in Nepal. As well as sections based on the presentations made during the workshop, these proceedings contain the results of meetings with different actors and stakeholders, experts, and community members.
