Presentation of the book "Together we have it all: Women entrepreneurs in Kyrgyzstan's community-based tourism sector," and a photo exhibition at the CBt Arslanbob, Kyrgyzstan (March 20, 2023).
Several women entrepreneurs, Community-Based Tourism (CBT) guesthouse owners, yurt camp owners, felt storeowners, and shopkeepers attended the book launch and photo exhibition. They emphasized the significance of hardworking women entrepreneurs in developing regional cultural tourism.
The research team of NURCE presented their book and held a photo exhibition in Kyrgyzstan from March 17 to March 20, 2023, at the Bel-Tam Yourt Camp, CBT Kochkor, and CBT Arslanbob. Several women entrepreneurs, Community-Based Tourism (CBT) guesthouse owners, yurt camp owners, felt storeowners, and shopkeepers attended the book launch and photo exhibition. They emphasized the significance of hardworking women entrepreneurs in developing regional cultural tourism. In the last two decades, CBT has developed into a mechanism for facilitating sustainable and socially-inclusive tourism activities in many developing and transition economies, including Kyrgyzstan. The Kyrgyz CBT model, with a sustainable approach, has successfully generated economic livelihoods and reduced rural poverty while also protecting the local environment and cultural practices and providing an alternative income and employment for local communities. In this book, we present a collection of 18 narratives bringing forward the message that CBT not only encourages a deeper connection between the host and visitor but also promotes women's empowerment, cultural conservation, social responsibility, and the enhancement of livelihoods. The stories we narrate in this book recognise, value, voice and celebrate their presence and contribution to their families and the development of Kyrgyzstan's economy, tourism sector and society.
Several women entrepreneurs, Community-Based Tourism (CBT) guesthouse owners, yurt camp owners, felt storeowners, and shopkeepers attended the book launch and photo exhibition. They emphasized the significance of hardworking women entrepreneurs in developing regional cultural tourism.
The research team of NURCE presented their book and held a photo exhibition in Kyrgyzstan from March 17 to March 20, 2023, at the Bel-Tam Yourt Camp, CBT Kochkor, and CBT Arslanbob. Several women entrepreneurs, Community-Based Tourism (CBT) guesthouse owners, yurt camp owners, felt storeowners, and shopkeepers attended the book launch and photo exhibition. They emphasized the significance of hardworking women entrepreneurs in developing regional cultural tourism. In the last two decades, CBT has developed into a mechanism for facilitating sustainable and socially-inclusive tourism activities in many developing and transition economies, including Kyrgyzstan. The Kyrgyz CBT model, with a sustainable approach, has successfully generated economic livelihoods and reduced rural poverty while also protecting the local environment and cultural practices and providing an alternative income and employment for local communities. In this book, we present a collection of 18 narratives bringing forward the message that CBT not only encourages a deeper connection between the host and visitor but also promotes women's empowerment, cultural conservation, social responsibility, and the enhancement of livelihoods. The stories we narrate in this book recognise, value, voice and celebrate their presence and contribution to their families and the development of Kyrgyzstan's economy, tourism sector and society.
Sharing the results of research with study participants is a crucial step towards empowering the communities that were the subject of the research. It not only ensures that participants are informed about the outcomes of the research they contributed to, but it also provides an opportunity for them to understand the significance and implications of the findings. This knowledge can lead to a sense of empowerment and agency within the community, as it allows them to better understand the challenges they face and to participate in potential solutions. By sharing research results with study participants, researchers can create a more collaborative and respectful relationship with the community they are studying, and contribute to building more equitable and sustainable outcomes for all involved. In addition to empowering the communities being researched, sharing research results with study participants can also help to increase trust and transparency between researchers and the communities they work with. When research participants are informed of the findings and conclusions of the study, they are better able to assess the quality of the research and the credibility of the researchers. This can help to build trust and confidence in the research process and can encourage greater participation in future studies. It is important to note, however, that sharing research results with study participants must be done in a respectful and culturally appropriate manner. Researchers must consider the potential impact of the research findings on the community and ensure that the results are presented in a clear and understandable way. They must also be prepared to engage in dialogue with participants and to answer questions and address concerns. By doing so, researchers can build stronger relationships with the communities they work with and create research that is more relevant, impactful, and sustainable.
