Overview

The purpose of the association is to represent field guides and trackers in all parts of Africa. Drawing upon the strength of existing guiding and tracker associations that have contributed toward establishing professional standards in various African regions, AFGA aims to create co-operation between these groups and facilitate a common minimum standard of qualification, for the benefit of all stakeholders in the eco-tourism industry.

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    Stakeholders have been identified as:

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• Field Guides, including all forms of nature guides.

• Trackers

• Game Rangers, including all forms of habitat managers

• The clientele, including all forms of visitor to the natural areas of Africa

• The community, including all forms of employees in natural areas of Africa

• Landowners, concessionaires and employers

• Government at all levels

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