suitable conditions, and simple mechanisms to monitor performance.
2. Expand the use of solidarity lending mechanisms to permit groups of local suppliers to access credit and build capital. Solidarity lending (guarantees provided by a peer group) has proven successful in fisheries, agriculture, and handicrafts – all industries of critical importance to successful sustainable tourism destinations.
3. Enhance development bank access to individuals and small businesses that are not eligible for credit,
or are involved in the provision of public services (such as protected areas management, guiding, waste management, infrastructure construction, among others).
4. Establish seed funds to permit new green industries to develop locally. For example, solar collectors and photovoltaic systems can be imported as complete systems, or can be assembled locally from imported components. The latter encourages local investment and promotes local economic contribution. It also permits adaptation of the technologies to better suit local tourism needs.