Director of Egyptian Nature Conservation Sector, upon prompting by the tourist international community and local authorities, engaged to address the issue, seeking international expert advice. The decision was made to intervene and gather expertise; initial contacts and discussion with experts was expeditiously completed. Expert visits were organised, to facilitate the best possible understanding of underlying conditions and constraints to intervene and gather expertise; Initial contacts and discussion with experts is completed.
Opportunity provided for meeting and discussions with IUCN expert at World Park Congress in Durban, South Africa, September 2003
Expertise often cannot be found locally. International expert organisations such as IUCN can supply useful advice.