This presentation by Anna Spenceley was delivered at the 'Concessioning tourism opportunities in conservation areas and maximising rural development' workshop, held in Maputo between 19-22 March 2012 (Day 2, Session 4, Concessions Contract Management)

1. Development of contract
Application of:
Concessions contract Legal framework of the country
management and monitoring: Requirements of the ToR/RfP/concessions
Global and regional experience manual
Proposal from concessionaire
Anna Spenceley
Developed through:
20 March 2012, Girassol Indy, Maputo Discussion and negotiation
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Contents of contract Management of contract
Contract terms - including obligations, rights, term, options
for renewal, transfer of rights/ownership, risks, conflicts, Relationship building: Regular
intellectual property
communication between concessionaire / PA
Concession life cycle – including length
Communication channels authority
Technical infrastructure management Review of progress on contract – e.g.
Environmental and conservation requirements
financial, environmental, social
Environmental and technical monitoring mechanism
Social and empowerment requirements
Financial and contractual requirements – including
performance bonds, user fees, maintenance
Avoid arbitration wherever possible . . .
Breaches, fines and penalties
Code of conduct
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Monitoring Presentations
Environmental, social and financial:
By concessionaire (usually financial)
By PA authority (usually environmental, social) Concessions management in South African Giju Varghese
National Parks
Monitoring issues: Concessions management in Madagascar Michalela Pawzwick
Evidence
Tracking progress Concessions contract management and Anabela Rodrigues
Transparency monitoring in Niassa Reserve, Mozambique
Strengthening communication
Improving public image Covane Community Lodge, Mozambique Paulo Massanhane / Geraldo
Using tools (e.g. ISO, EMAS, GRI) Palalane
Sustainability reporting
Performance can be used in negotiation of renewal (e.g.
Botswana)
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