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UNWTO.Themis Foundation Programme of Activities: An Overview

United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)

& UNWTO.Themis Foundation In collaboration with

The George Washington University

October 2011, Washington DC

World Tourism Organization

Specialized United Nations Agency based in Madrid, Spain Leading international organization in the field of tourism Serves as a global forum for tourism policy issues and a practical source of tourism know-how Promotes the development of responsible, sustainable and universally accessible tourism, paying particular attention to the interests of developing countries Membership includes 154 countries, 7 territories and over 400 Affiliate Members representing the private sector, educational institutions, tourism associations and local tourism authorities.

Responsible for implementing the work programme on Education

and Training of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)

Supports Member States in the formulation and implementation of

education policies, plans and instruments which contribute to

improving the quality, competitiveness and sustainability of the

tourism sector through excellence in education and training.

Based in Andorra la Vella, Principality of Andorra

UNWTO.Themis Foundation

UNWTO.Themis Foundation

Objectives

- Assist Member States in assessing their education and training needs in the tourism sector and in developing strategic plans that effectively address those needs.

- Develop and implement practical capacity building initiatives in NTAs core areas of responsibility, promoting the use of new technologies.

- Support UNWTO development assistance programmes through applied learning tools.

- Improve the quality and efficiency of education and training programmes.

Claudio Blaires cblaires@unwto-themis.org

Needs assessment in tourism education and training

Areas of Work

1. Survey and assessment of Education and Training capacities and needs, policy recommendations and Strategic Development Plans.

2. Human Resources evaluation of National, Regional or Local Tourism Administrations.

Target groups •Governments from UNWTO Member States •Tourism administrations

Needs assessment in tourism education and training

Sònia Figueras sfigueras@unwto-themis.org

Capacity Building Initiatives

Objectives

• Familiarize participants with UNWTO’s vision and expertise • Build the capacities and competencies of Tourism Officials and

Experts in their key action areas • Share knowledge and tools in a practical and interactive way • Develop abilities to apply tourism management processes,

techniques and strategies

Target groups

• Tourism Administration/Organization Officials from UNWTO Member States

• General public

Capacity Building Initiatives

Luca Mannocchi lmannocchi@unwto-themis.org

Applied Training in Development Assistance

Applied Training in Development Assistance

Objective

Provide support in the formulation and implementation of plans, programmes or projects for the sustainable development of tourism.

Target Groups • National, regional and local Tourism Administrations, and other

development agencies.

• Young professionals coming from different disciplines to carry out development and tourism projects.

Structure of the Programme 1. Course in Tourism and International Cooperation for Development

2. Missions

a) Short-term Missions (formulation) • 6 months duration (3 weeks of fieldwork) • A team of volunteers guided by UNWTO/Themis experts.

b) Long-term Missions (implementation and/or formulation) • Up to 24 months in a developing country • A single volunteer working with a local counterpart to carry out a

specific assignment • on-line supported

Applied Training in Development Assistance

Loreto Ibañez libanez@unwto-themis.org

Quality Assurance System for Education and Training Programmes

Objectives

Improve the quality of the tourism education, training and research programmes. Target groups

Universities, business schools, training and research centres/institutions that have established programmes in tourism and have graduates from those programmes

Quality Assurance System for Education and Training Programmes

¡Thank you!