OpportunityTitle: Market-based Opportunities for Conservation and Sustainable Tourism in Nicaragua
CategoryExplanation: Supporting the effective management of selected areas of significant biological or historical importance while promoting responsible economic growth.  Interventions will focus on the conservation and managed use of biodiversity, water, forests, and other natural and cultural resources contained within activity areas.
Description: The overall objective of USAID/Nicaragua&#146;s sustainable tourism activity is to assist Nicaragua in expanding the economic benefits of tourism to the less advantaged through the growth of small businesses, the protection of the country&#146;s environment and natural resources, and improvement in the quality of public education and outreach.One of the activities principal goals is to increase MSME business growth in an environmentally sustainable manner through market-driven ecotourism development/linkage programs, cluster activities, and environmental protection in order to reduce poverty for the less advantaged.
GrantorContactEmailDescription: Point of Contact
GrantorContactText: Ms Karla Vanessa Morales &lt;br/&gt;Office of Acquisition and Assistance &lt;br/&gt;Phone 50522527804