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References (3)
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E. Eja, J. Otu, E. Agbor, I. Inyang (2013)
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Tourism: a strategy for sustainable economic development in Cross River State Nigeria
International Journal of Business and Social Science, 3
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Chapter 17 destination Cross River
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing
- Copyright
- Copyright © Emerald Group Publishing Limited
- ISSN
- 1755-4217
- DOI
- 10.1108/WHATT-11-2015-0047
- Publisher site
- See Article on Publisher Site
Abstract
PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to offer an opportunity to reflect on government-led initiatives for addressing human capital development (HCD) in Cross River State (CRS), the widely acknowledged number one tourism destination in Nigeria.Design/methodology/approachA descriptive case study of the CRS government’s initiative to build and consolidate the human capital base for an emerging tourism destination is presented.FindingsThe findings show that HCD initiatives emerged as a result of a public–private collaboration between CRS and the Citizens Development Corps (CDC).Originality/valueUsing a real-life example, this paper demonstrates how the government in an emerging nation can initiate positive policies to advance HCD in tourism.
Journal
Worldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themes – Emerald Publishing
Published: Apr 11, 2016