CHANGING MINDSETS ABOUT THE ROLE OF WOMEN IN SOCIETY AND PARTICIPATION OF WOMEN IN THE TOURISM LABOUR MARKET

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1 WOMEN IN TOURISM FORUM 2018 CHANGING MINDSETS ABOUT THE ROLE OF WOMEN IN SOCIETY AND PARTICIPATION OF WOMEN IN THE TOURISM LABOUR MARKET February 25th 2018 Dunia Camp Serengeti National Park, Tanzania

2 PROGRAMME Time Activity articulars Saturday, 24 th February, :00-18:00 Arrival Participants Arrival in Serengeti National Park 18:00-21:00 Meet and Greet Participants at respective hosting properties 09:00-10:00 10:00-10:10 Arrival at Dunia Camp Welcoming Remarks Sunday, 25th February, 2018 Devota Mdachi Tanzania Tourism Board, Managing Director Ms. Angel Namshali Manager, Dunia Camp 10:10 10:30 Keynote Speech Guest of Honour to be Confirmed 10:30-12:30 12:30 14:00 14:00-15:30 15:30 16:30 16:30-18:00 Plenary Session: Changing Mindsets about the Role of Women Lunch and Networking Session I: The Participation of Women in Tanzanian Labour Market Session II: Discussion on focus group sessions Group Photo & Drinks and Snacks Panellists and plenary: to be confirmed Moderator: Ms. Babae Kabae Focus Groups - all participants Moderator: Mary Kalikawe Closing Remarks: Mrs. Jane Harderwijk Monday, 26th February :00 11:00 Departure Participants depart from Serengeti National Park 1

3 CHANGING MINDSETS ABOUT THE ROLE OF WOMEN IN SOCIETY CONCEPT Women all around the world, including in Africa have more choices now but they are still underrepresented in many levels. Though top positions should also be commended, they do not necessarily come with the authority to make changes. This year s international women s day theme is to press for progress. Now, more than ever, there's a strong call-to-action to press forward and progress gender parity. A strong call to press for progress. A strong call to motivate and unite friends, colleagues and whole communities to think, act and be gender inclusive. This women s day forum, coinciding with worldwide women s day theme seeks to push for progress for women by understanding what are the persistent barriers that inhibit women from fully taking opportunities available, particularly those in tourism, and the barriers that limit their rise to authoritative, decision-making and managerial positions. How do different parts of our society in Tanzania understand to be the role of a woman? What in particular are women s understanding about their roles? Following the keynote speech, questions will be posed to panellists. Each panellist will be given up to about 5 minutes to provide remarks and perspective drawing on their personal experience. The second hour of the panel will be dedicated to an open dialogue from the floor, with questions and input from the audience solicited in groups of three or four. QUESTIONS TO GUIDE THE DISCUSSION 1. There has been a lot of discussion about private sector development and improving the business environment across Africa. What is preventing progress? 2. How can we practically work to remove the negative stigmas that curtail women s potentials? SESSION I THE PARTICIPATION OF WOMEN IN TANZANIAN TOURISM LABOUR MARKET Tourism is particularly good at creating formal jobs and brings vast economic development in remote / rural areas due direct and indirect effect of the value chain. For example it accelerates reform, triggers infrastructure improvements as well as drives the supply chain and related industry to supply to the tourism industry. It has proven to increase domestic consumption and diversifies exports (tourism is currently the biggest export sector in Tanzania). It empowers women, young fairly low educated people, of which a significant share from marginalized populations near border areas of wilderness areas and further stimulates cultural heritage and environmental conservation. Most important Tourism promotes public-private partnerships and improves the national image. Encouraging and advancing women s participation in tourism would go a long way in simultaneously increasing their participation in public, economic and social affairs. QUESTIONS TO GUIDE THE DISCUSSION: 1. What are the major barriers to women when entering the labour market in the tourism sector? 2. What opportunities can be made available in tourism businesses to become more inclusive? 3. What policies, laws, and practices should be adopted to ensure inclusivity? 2

4 SESSION II DISCUSSION ON FOCUS GROUP FROM SESSION I Highlight and showcase the different ways women in tourism have progressed in Tanzania by overcoming barriers and having taken on roles traditionally believed to be reserved for men highlighting on practical ways more women can be advanced and encouraged to participate in tourism labour market. LOGISTICAL ARRANGEMENTS This sheet provides details on the administrative and logistical arrangements for the above event. The programme will be for 1 day on Sunday, February 25th, It will be convened at Dunia Camp in Serengeti, Tanzania an all women operated camp. Arrival and departure of delegates will be on Saturday, February 24 th, and Monday, February 26th, 2018 respectively. HOW TO GET THERE: *We kindly ask that participants arrange their own transport up to the Serengeti National Park to arrive on the 24 th February, Alternatively, the organizers are arranging complimentary transport from: - Arusha to Serengeti: ETD 07:30 on the 24 TH February 2018, ETA 15:00. We please advise to carry a packed lunch for this trip. - Serengeti to Arusha: ETD 08:00 on the 26 TH February 2018, ETA 16:00. Organizers will organize a packed lunch. For those who will wish to stay longer in the Serengeti, please kindly inform organizers who are have organized attractive packages. Air: 1. Coastal has daily flight from: Dar es Salaam to Serengeti and from Arusha to Serengeti 2. Fastjet, Precision Air, and Air Tanzania fly to Arusha on scheduled basis Ground Transport: For those arriving by air into the Serengeti, organizers will confirm ETA with participants and arrange pick up. ACCOMMODATION IN SERENGETI: Accommodation in the Serengeti: this will be provided on a complimentary basis for the forum 1. Dunia Camp 2. Sopa Lodge 3

5 3. Serengeti Serena MEALS: Dinner will be provided on a complimentary basis on the night of the 24 th, FB on the 25 th, and Breakfast included on the 26 th. Some alcoholic beverages may be charged during dinner on the 24 th February, 2018 and the 26 th February, FURTHER INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION: Please feel free to call, send a text message or send an to: Ms. Jennifer Kalemera at and advocacy@hat-tz.org 4