Kazakh Tourism Advances Creative Projects to Unlock Potential of Regions – The Astana Times
Kazakh Tourism Advances Creative Projects to Unlock Potential of ... Astana Times
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TURKISTAN – The Creative Tourism Forum 2023
Addressing Challenges and Opportunities in Tourism Experiences
The Creative Tourism Forum 2023 was held on Dec. 1 in Turkistan to address the challenges and opportunities in tourism experiences and to activate the potential of creative industries.
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The forum was initiated by the Kazakh Ministry of Tourism and Sports, with support from the region’s administration and Kazakh Tourism national company.
The event gathered representatives from regional creative hubs, experts in education, architecture, and urban planning. The event also included an art fair, educational exhibition, and seminars.
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According to Irina Kharitonova, the director of the Creative Tourism Department at Kazakh Tourism, creativity is all about innovation, and the creative industry primarily attracts tourists.
“The creative economy is about teaching our creators how to monetize their creative potential. We organized a series of events as part of the Turkistan Travel fest. It included a photography festival to promote environmental conservation, educational lectures and seminars, Made in KZ fair, Street Performance Fest, and an eco-friendly road tour. These events contribute to the region’s development and tourist attractiveness. We are delighted to host the creative forum today as an integral part of the dialogue between all interested parties,” said Kharitonova at the sidelines of the conference.
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Last year, Kazakhstan introduced the concepts of creative activity and creative industries by amending the Law on Culture and the Entrepreneurial Code. Consequently, creative industries are now considered part of the country’s private business sector.
For example, events like the World Nomad Games, which align with this direction of creative tourism, contribute to the sector’s growth.
Adil Konysbekov, the deputy head of the Department of Culture of the Turkistan Region, discussed the events and activities implemented in the region to
SDGs, Targets, and Indicators in the Article
1. Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Addressed in the Article:
- SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
- SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
- SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
- SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
- SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals
2. Specific Targets Based on the Article’s Content:
- Target 8.9: By 2030, devise and implement policies to promote sustainable tourism that creates jobs and promotes local culture and products.
- Target 9.1: Develop quality, reliable, sustainable, and resilient infrastructure, including regional and transborder infrastructure, to support economic development and human well-being.
- Target 11.4: Strengthen efforts to protect and safeguard the world’s cultural and natural heritage.
- Target 12.8: By 2030, ensure that people everywhere have the relevant information and awareness for sustainable development and lifestyles in harmony with nature.
- Target 17.17: Encourage and promote effective public, public-private, and civil society partnerships, building on the experience and resourcing strategies of partnerships.
3. Indicators Mentioned or Implied in the Article:
- Indicator 8.9.1: Tourism direct GDP as a proportion of total GDP and in growth rate.
- Indicator 9.1.1: Proportion of the rural population who live within 2 km of an all-season road.
- Indicator 11.4.1: Total expenditure (public and private) per capita spent on the preservation, protection, and conservation of all cultural and natural heritage.
- Indicator 12.8.1: Extent to which (i) global citizenship education and (ii) education for sustainable development are mainstreamed in (a) national education policies; (b) curricula; (c) teacher education; and (d) student assessment.
- Indicator 17.17.1: Amount of United States dollars committed to public-private and civil society partnerships.
Table: SDGs, Targets, and Indicators
| SDGs | Targets | Indicators |
|---|---|---|
| SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth | Target 8.9: By 2030, devise and implement policies to promote sustainable tourism that creates jobs and promotes local culture and products. | Indicator 8.9.1: Tourism direct GDP as a proportion of total GDP and in growth rate. |
| SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure | Target 9.1: Develop quality, reliable, sustainable, and resilient infrastructure, including regional and transborder infrastructure, to support economic development and human well-being. | Indicator 9.1.1: Proportion of the rural population who live within 2 km of an all-season road. |
| SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities | Target 11.4: Strengthen efforts to protect and safeguard the world’s cultural and natural heritage. | Indicator 11.4.1: Total expenditure (public and private) per capita spent on the preservation, protection, and conservation of all cultural and natural heritage. |
| SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production | Target 12.8: By 2030, ensure that people everywhere have the relevant information and awareness for sustainable development and lifestyles in harmony with nature. | Indicator 12.8.1: Extent to which (i) global citizenship education and (ii) education for sustainable development are mainstreamed in (a) national education policies; (b) curricula; (c) teacher education; and (d) student assessment. |
| SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals | Target 17.17: Encourage and promote effective public, public-private, and civil society partnerships, building on the experience and resourcing strategies of partnerships. | Indicator 17.17.1: Amount of United States dollars committed to public-private and civil society partnerships. |
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