A SELECT WORKSHOP TO BE HELD AT THE BUNGALOW BEACH HOTEL ON SATURDAY 27TH JANUARY ,2001. LIST MEMBERS, You are cordially invited to the above select workshop.The workshops aim is to bring together a group of senior representatives from a wide range of public, private and non -governmental backgrounds to discuss how all three sector can work together on sustainable tourism project <stps>. The initiative is being promoted by a small group of people who intend to work together on a particular project that will revitalize the River Gambia. In the first instance, however, it is important to discuss the principles involve in what is a complex triumvirate. Ecco is an NGO already working on community based projects. The private sector is represented by a group of entrepreneurs- already in tourism-who are members of ASSET<The Association of Small Scale Enterprises in Tourism and who are keen to work with local communities. Working under the umbrella of Gambia River Excursions this group has formed themselves into !sustainable Tourism Consultants! <stc> ECCO,ASSET and STC would be delighted if you would join us at the workshop. It is a morning meeting only, and excellent lunch will be served, and you will have an opportunity to see a beautiful tourism film !Samba lives in Africa ! which has been entered for an eco-tourism award. We hope the outcome of the workshop will be a Declaration of intent by the participants to support the initiatives being taken. We do hope you will be able to join us. Chi Jamma, Bro Sheikh Tejan Nyang, Sect ASSET. p.s Please take note of our new web page address ;www.gambia-asset.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe/subscribe or view archives of postings, go to the Gambia-L Web interface at: http://maelstrom.stjohns.edu/archives/gambia-l.html You may also send subscription requests to [log in to unmask] if you have problems accessing the web interface and remember to write your full name and e-mail address. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------