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Effectiveness of National Ecotourism Strategy in Promoting Sustainable Development in Protected Areas from 2002-2012
Introduction Good day! We are 4th year students from the University of the Philippines-Diliman National College of Public Administration & Governance. We are currently conducting a comprehensive research on the effectiveness of the National Ecotourism Strategy of Executive Order No. 111 in promoting sustainable development in protected areas as our thesis. We would like to ask a short period of your time to answer our survey, as this would help us in evaluating or research. Thank you very much for your cooperation! Interview/Questionnaire Sheet of: National [ ] Government: [ [ [ ] ] ] Local Government Civil Society Private Sector (Please Specify) : : : :

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General Questions 1. Was there a need for a national ecotourism strategy to promote ecotourism development? 1.1Why or Why not? 1.2Can the NES stand on its own as single policy or does it need to have complementary legislated policies? 1.3Is it essential to have a local ecotourism plan/strategy in local government units? 1.4Was the NES incidental or accidental? Was it really planned by the government or was it solely because of the international year of ecotourism? 2. Was it necessary for the NES to focus on protected areas in the Philippines? 2.1Why or Why not? 3. What is the rationale that majority (if not all) of the ecotourism sites in the NES are protected areas? 4. Where does NES lean to?

Conservation 4.1 Why?

Profitability

5. Where should NES lean to?

Conservation 5.1Why? 6. What is sustainable development?

Profitability

7. Has NES become an instrument for promoting sustainable development in ecotourism? 7.1Why or why not? 8. How well does the Philippines fair in ecotourism development?

9. Rank the following (from 1-4) in terms of their importance in ecotourism development? ____ National Government ____ Local Government ____ Civil Society ____ Private Sector 9.1Why?

How much has the NES contributed in the following: Not at all Has developed a globally competitive tourism Has developed a balanced ecosystem Has promoted sustainable development Has developed a responsible ecotourism market Has optimized community benefits on ecotourism sites Not so much Very Much

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Has enhanced the quality of visitor experience in ecotourism Has preserved the cultural heritage of the Philippines Has preserved the indigenous knowledge systems and practices Has strengthened local leadership Has institutionaliz ed community participation in ecotourism sites Has promoted environmenta l education and ethics Has harnessed local entrepreneur ship and multistakeholder partnership Uplifted the quality of life of host communities

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1. Is ecotourism in the Philippines adequately funded? 1.1Why or Why not? 1.2If not, who should be accountable for funding ecotourism in the Philippines? (government, civil society or private sector) 2. Is the National Ecotourism Strategy adequately funded? 2.1Why or why not? 2.2If not, who should be held accountable for funding the National Ecotourism Strategy in the Philippines? (government, civil society or private sector) 3. Is it important for the National Ecotourism Strategy to be funded by the NZAID? 3.1Why or why not?

Priorities for DENRs Ecotourism Program in Protected Areas 1) How often does the DENR work with DOT? a. Does the coordination of both departments include the design and deliver y of ecotourism and conservation awareness workshops? (If yes, answer b to e; if not, proceed to f) b. How many workshops have been conducted since the implementation of the NES? c. What are the different agencies/institutions that provide the workshop? d. What is the major subject matter of these workshops? e. Who are the frequent or common participants in these workshops? f. Is it essential to include it? 2) How many training workshops are conducted for PAWB members and Protected Area staff regarding visitor management techniques in protected areas per year? a. What are the different visitor management techniques you learned from these training workshops? b. Do you think they are effective? Why or why not?

3) Do you have guidelines for the selection and management of recreational zones in protected areas? a. If yes, when was this published? b. If not, is the agency considering creating guidelines? 4) Has the agency developed model visitor facilities at selected Key Ecotourism Sites in Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao? a. If yes, in what Key Ecotourism Sites? Why are these model visitor facilities useful? b. If not, is the agency considering developing model visitor facilities? 5) Does the agency have a program to raise student awareness of conservation and the benefits of recreating in protected areas? a. If yes, how often is this done? How receptive are the students? b. If not, is the agency considering creating a program? 6) Are there training modules in ecotourism product development at Key Sites? 7) Does the agency have a visitor impact management system for application at Key Sites? 8) Is there a Visitor Management Plans for each Key Site protected area? 9) Is the top-down, bottom-up approach effective in achieving the NES goals and objectives? Why? Give some situations/examples where it is effective and/or not effective? 10) How many ecotourism projects have been approved since the implementation of the NES? Give examples of these projects. 11) Has the agency produced Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) materials for the following sites? a. Hundred Islands b. Mayon Volcano c. Bohol 12) In your opinion, how does the agency fair in the following components? Why? a. Visitor Management b. Livelihood Programs c. Extension Services d. Training e. Impacts and Monitoring f. Assistance to EO 111 Bodies? 13) How do you think the agency fair in the overall implementation of the NES?

Considerations that guide the NESC and RECs in evaluating ecotourism projects (NES, p. 33 PDF) Often Sometimes Seldom Never Are the projects located within a natural and cultural heritage area? Did the projects generate local employment and livelihood? Did the projects promote active participation of local community? Did the projects provide management of risks related to health, safety and security? Did the projects promote environmental education and protection? Did the projects promote cultural preservation? Did the projects promote respect for indigenous knowledge and practices? Did the projects provide visitor satisfaction? Are the projects technically and financially viable? *Did the project contribute to the net income of the LGU? *For the LGU O O O O

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Ending Questions 1. Was the National Ecotourism Strategy effective? (from 2002-2012) 1.1Why? 2. (pertaining to number 1) What were its strengths? 3. (pertaining to number 1) What were its weaknesses? 4. Was the stakeholder approach (involvement of the government, civil society, and private sector) of the NES effective? 4.1Why or why not? 5. What are your recommendations for the improvement of the NES?