STEP – Sustainable Tourism for Poverty Elimination near Mole National Park (Savannah Region, Ghana)

Index World Group
Project Lead: Mr. Raymond Livingstone Kusorgbor
Stakeholders:

  • Local Community Tourism Committees

  • Regional Tourism Authorities

  • Community-Based Ecotourism Associations

  • Ghana Tourism Authority (consulted)

  • Civil society and cultural groups

🧩 Index World Group’s Role

Through its Asian-based consultant, Index World Group led project execution and coordination across the full cycle:

Community Engagement & Cultural Integration

Mobilized traditional leaders, women’s groups, and youth to form local tourism committees
Identified key cultural assets for storytelling, performance, and guest hosting

Eco-Tourism Infrastructure & Planning

Facilitated development of: Community homestays
Guided wildlife tours Indigenous art/craft workshops
Cultural dance and heritage education events

Capacity Building & Training

Trained local residents in: Hospitality etiquette and guest care
Basic accounting and pricing for services
Safety, conservation ethics, and tour guiding
Introduced modules on environmental sustainability and heritage preservation

Sustainability Model Design

Helped communities develop revenue-sharing models
Linked tourism growth with conservation goals and protected area rules
Supported local business registration and branding of services