ABOUT

Tourism Development in Eastern Anatolia Project (TDEAP) started in March 2007 is a regional development project implemented by United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in cooperation with Ministry of Culture and Tourism and Efes Pilsen Group.

Eastern Anatolia Tourism Development Project, of which the foundation was laid by Tourism Development Component of the Linking Eastern Anatolia to Progress Programme (DAKAP) (2003-2006), aims to contribute to the regional development of Eastern Anatolia Region, specifically by transforming the Çoruh Valley into an alternative tourism center. The project will design and implement its activities in order to reduce the regional disparities through supporting development of alternative income resources. By these activities the Çoruh Valley, which has a very rich cultural heritage and natural beauty is expected to become an ecotourism region for both local and foreign tourists.

DATUR seeks sustainability and participation as primary principles in development and management of regional tourism. DATUR implements its activities in accordance with the principle goals of UNDP on environment, gender equality and governance.

Mission: To develop a functional and participatory model of sustainable utilization of natural and cultural assets of the Çoruh Valley within the framework of tourism.

Vision: To create

• an exclusive region of tourism
• an environment in which natural, historical and cultural assets are protected or reconstructed in accordance with the needs of modern life
• high quality human resources
• a participatory local organization of tourism

Structure: There is a main office in Ankara and a site office in Uzundere (Erzurum).