- to improve economic and social inclusion of the local economies while addressing the social and economic challenges of tourism and value-chain linked industries in the Eastern Cape
- to train young people to get technical skills in eco-tourism (hospitality, catering and safari tour)
- to determine an educational program aligned with the sustainable utilization of indigenous biological resources including biodiversity derived products for bioprospecting and trade, the hunting industry, agriculture and agro-processing of indigenous crops and vegetables
- to position them in the lodges adjacent to AENP
- to grow capacity amongst women and youth living in communities adjacent to AENP so that they can use their talents, skills and assets to earn a decent living, increase their income potential and ultimately help to create new jobs and black owned businesses
- to help improve social cohesion through the utilization of the ABCD methodology
- to help improve the destination attractiveness

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by developing more cultural and nature based experiences to complement the existing tourism and wildlife offerings, therefore promoting the idea of tourists staying long and spending more
- in the long term work with Nukakamma and other programme partners to help alleviate poverty and improve overall economic situation for communities around the park

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