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Component 1 |
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Title |
Management and co-ordination |
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Strategic focus |
The coordination and follow up of the project Cooperation among the Geoparks and exchange of ideas, methods and trends. |
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Planned results |
Exchange of experience between Geoparks and transfer of know-how |
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Indicators |
Two coordination meetings per year. Proceedings will be submitted. Progress reports will be submitted every six months and a final report at the end of the project with its results. | |
| Component 2 |
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Title |
Studies, investigations, preparation of future projects |
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Strategic focus |
Development of Geo-tourism – Improve visibility of Geoparks Expansion of the Network |
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Planned results |
Evaluation of the Geoparks services and products Setting and applying of criteria quality standards in service providing. Achievement of similar quality standards in all Geoparks New European Geoparks. |
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Indicators |
Report on qualitative analysis on Geopark services and products and proposals for improvement DB with Geoparks services and products Indicative list of quality standards Mission reports for new candidatures | |
| Component 3 |
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Title |
Thematic conferences, study tours, seminars |
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Strategic focus |
Improvement of co-operation of Geoparks in European level in the various disciplines Involve local enterprises in Geotourism activities connected with Geoparks |
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Planned results |
Exchange experience- know-how in Geoparks management techniques in visitors approach as well as in methodologies for preserving the geological heritage. Exchange of Geoparks personnel Training in best practice |
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Indicators |
Organization of two Thematic conferences (conference material)Conference proceedings Exchange of Geoparks personnel - reports | |
| Component 4 |
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Title |
Information and Public Relations activities |
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Strategic focus |
Improvement of the Geoparks visibility and communication Sensitisation of the local society for the values of geological heritage |
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Planned results |
Familiarization of the tourists with the idea of Geotourism Promotion of the Geoparks as special touristic attractions |
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Indicators |
Creation of a common Web-site Publish of a Geoparks Magazine Creation of a Promotion Corner in each Geopark (information point)Geoparks leaflets and posters Multimedia Presentation of European Geoparks in CD-Rom | |