Activity under preparation Support the sustainable tourism value chain in Uganda The Overall Objective of this action is to contribute to the growth of the nature-based tourism sector in Uganda in an inclusive and sustainable manner, in line with the Forest Partnership principles.The Specific Objectives (Outcomes) of this action are to:1. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Increase Uganda¿s visibility and attractiveness as a sustainable travel destination.2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Increase local communities¿ participation in and benefits from tourism in natural landscapes and their conservation.3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Improve the business environment and support the companies active in the tourism value chain and the local communities, particularly focusing on micro and small enterprises owned and operated by women, entrepreneursThe Outputs to be delivered by this action contributing to the corresponding Specific Objectives (Outcomes) are:1.SO1 ¿ Increase Uganda¿s visibility and attractiveness as a sustainable travel destination1.1.&nbsp;&nbsp;Tourism firms have access to and are utilizing sustainable tourism standards and fair-trade certification programs1.2.&nbsp;&nbsp;Sustainable local, regional, and sub-national tourism circuits and hubs are developed.1.3.&nbsp;&nbsp;Tourism marketing platforms, programs and tools that bundle and promote sustainable or fair-trade tourism products are developed.2.SO2 ¿ Increase local communities¿ participation in and benefits from tourism in natural landscapes and their conservation2.1.&nbsp;&nbsp;SMEs and communities along sustainable tourism circuits supply quality goods, services and labour to the sector.2.2.&nbsp;&nbsp;Conservancies and protected landscapes have access to the technical and financial support required to scale up their operations.2.3.&nbsp;&nbsp;Local communities derive greater benefits from tourism businesses (new or existing).3.SO3 ¿ Improve the business environment and support the companies active in the tourism value chain and the local communities.3.1.&nbsp;&nbsp;Tourism-related businesses and local communities derive benefit from streamlined Government policies and procedures.3.2.&nbsp;&nbsp;Borrowers and lenders active in the tourism value chain benefit from an improved Business Enabling Environment.3.3.&nbsp;&nbsp;Tourism firms and communities have greater access to capital to invest in sustainable tourism product development and technologies, especially those supportive of the Forest partnership agenda.