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Harmonising Natural Resource and Cultural Heritage Management Policies to Encourage Cross-Border Tourism within the EU-Republic of Moldova Partnership

AlteleTuesday, 15 May 200714537 views

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A study examines how policies for managing natural resources and cultural heritage in the Republic of Moldova can be harmonised to support continued cross-border tourism development within the EU-Republic of Moldova partnership, with particular attention to cooperation with Romania and to the three euroregions in which Moldova participates.

The study seeks solutions and options for aligning natural resource and cultural heritage management so that cross-border tourism can keep growing. It notes that tourism has developed to a certain extent across the country and is especially important for Moldova's cross-border cooperation with Romania.

It also assesses the extent to which the Economic Growth and Poverty Reduction Strategy (SCERS) can help expand protected natural areas, promote the rational use of cultural heritage and develop ecological and cultural tourism. The aim is to increase employment in disadvantaged areas, including those bordering the country. Tourism potential is treated as an alternative for economic growth and for encouraging trade in border regions within the three euroregions.

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