SDG 1.2: Reduce Poverty by at least 50%

“…There has been considerable progress in addressing the environmental impacts of tourism, although there is a long way to go to achieve sustainability; and that more limited progress has been made in harnessing tourism for local economic development, for the benefit of communities and indigenous...

“This report explores the notion of inclusive growth, and the role that heritage can play in contributing to social inclusion and economic growth for sustainable development. It is intended to explore and develop a theory behind the notion that cultural heritage can help build inclusive growth, and...

“As a fundamental frame of reference for responsible and sustainable tourism, the Global Code of Ethics for Tourism (GCET) is a comprehensive set of principles designed to guide key-players in tourism development. Addressed to governments, the travel industry, communities and tourists alike, it aims...

“The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) Criteria were created to provide a common understanding throughout the world of “sustainable tourism”, and are the minimum that any tourism business should aspire to reach. They are organized around four main themes: effective sustainability planning...

“The IFLA Section for Library Services to People with Special Needs (LSN) focuses on those persons who, because of their living conditions and/or physical, mental, or cognitive disabilities, are unable to access current library services. Much in the same way, people experiencing homelessness face a...

“The role that libraries in Africa could play in reducing poverty has not been sufficiently recognised and hence the necessary policy developments and investment in the library network have not yet been made. Policy makers and donors, recognising the link between poverty reduction and literacy, have...

“The American Library Association promotes equal access to information for all persons, and recognizes the urgent need to respond to the increasing number of poor children, adults, and families in America. These people are affected by a combination of limitations, including illiteracy, illness...

“ProWomen – Up-skilling Itineraries for Women as New Cultural Promoters to Enhance Territorial Heritage is an Erasmus+ KA2 project that runs from September 2019 to August 2021.

The Pro-Women project wants to promote equal opportunities and social-labour inclusion of the low-skilled and...

“Tourism has many characteristics that make it especially valuable as an agent for development. As a cross cutting sector, it stimulates productive capacities from trade and the provision of jobs linked to the tourism value chain. In particular, it thrives on assets, such as the natural environment...

“Literacy and Information are fundamental prerequisites for both academic, social and economic prosperity and achievement. All over the world , the poor, marginalized and vulnerable people are subject to several discriminations and this is more common in developing countries”(Hoq, 2015).

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The resource seeks to address poverty in terms of income poverty, participation poverty (children being or feeling left out, especially acute for children from marginalized groups), and service poverty (access to public services and equality of opportunity).

“Recognising the positive impact that...

“Browse the Lists of Intangible Cultural Heritage and the Register of good safeguarding practices. The Committee meets annually to evaluate nominations proposed by States Parties to the 2003 Convention and decide whether or not to inscribe those cultural practices and expressions of intangible...