IPA

Economic and Social Development

Our IPA provides a framework for developing our local economy and society in ways that maintain our connection to Country and Culture, including:

• Training and employment with Djunbunji Land and Sea Program
• Training and employment with partner management & research agencies
• Opportunities for tourism and other enterprises
• Role models and work experience for our young people
• Cultural renewal, community pride and reconciliation
• Economic benefits for the Cairns Region

Goal

To enhance economic and social development for Mandingalbay Yidinji people and the Cairns region through best practice management of the IPA.

Targets

• Develop and support training and staff development pathways for all employees;
  (Target completion date: ongoing)

• Explore contract environmental service options for Djunbunji Rangers beyond the boundaries of the IPA;
  (Target completion date: June 2013)

• Explore economic enterprise options for Traditional Owners and others interested in providing environmental management or tourism services associated with the IPA;
  (Target completion date: June 2013)

• Support culturally and environmentally sustainable economic and social development initiatives within the IPA.
  (Target completion date: ongoing) 

Monitoring and Evaluation

• Document all training initiatives;

• Document stages in development of economic and social development enterprises;

• Report on key achievements and/or challenges at each MYSPIC meeting, as appropriate;

• Report on all targets in annual IPA Program reports

• Assess progress towards achieving Goal in the five-year review of the IPA Management Plan.