On April 22-24, the third training seminar was held within the framework of the project "Support Network of the Association of Regional Development Agencies of Ukraine," financed by the Canadian International Development Agency, entitled "The Role of Regional Development Agencies in Stimulating Tourism Development." This project is being implemented by the Kyiv Center of the "East-West" Institute. This event took place in the city of Yaremche, which is a recognized tourism center of the Western region.
Within the framework of the seminar, there was a discussion of the main directions of tourism industry development, familiarization with the work of the Tourism Council of the Carpathian region, and familiarization with green tourism estates in the city of Yaremche and Vorokhta.
The seminar took place in a warm and friendly atmosphere; participants also had the opportunity to become acquainted with the peculiarities of Hutsul cuisine.
Also on April 22, within the framework of the seminar, a general meeting of the Association of Regional Development Agencies of Ukraine was held. The President of the Association, People's Deputy of Ukraine Pavlo Kachur, reported on the work of the ARDAU for 2002 - the first quarter of 2003; changes were made to the Association's charter, 7 new members were admitted, and the main directions of work for 2003 were discussed. Currently, the Association of Regional Development Agencies has 32 organizations from various regions of Ukraine.
