The objective of the KRA # 4 is to promote our culture through sustainable eco-tourism
activities. Our cultures and our environment need to be preserved and conserved respectively
through proper coordination between the KDDA, the Conservation and Environment
Protection Authority (CEPA) and the Tourism Promotion Authority. This is further outlined
under KRAs 3 and 7 of the MTDP III.
Tourism is one of the fastest growing industries globally as it plays a major role in increasing
the wealth of nations. It is an important broad-based sector for developing countries like
PNG since it can provide more income and employment opportunities which, in turn, can
improve the living standards for many people. This broad-based sector can contribute
valuable income to the direct benefit of a broad spectrum of people in our communities.
Kerowagi District has enormous unexplored tourism potentials compared to many districts
of the country. It co-shares the highest mountain in the country with Kundiawa/Gembogl
District and has attracted a significant number of tourists over the years, although much
lower than expected.
Given this scenario, the KFYDDP 2018-2022 will initiate a process of transforming the
tourism sector into a growing and sustainable sector in the longer term. This will involve
creating an enabling environment through the formulation of key strategies such as:
Developing human resources;
- Promoting institutions and tourism sector partnership;
- Building economic and social infrastructure; and
- Marketing the District as a tourist destination.
The tourism sector will need to be developed cost effectively and within a safe and secure
environment as it is a highly competitive international industry. Development of the tourism
sector in the District will generate many benefits to the rural communities. The DSIP fund
needed to fund it is approximately K2, 000,000.00.