CPEC

1. CPEC A Long Term
Sustainable Development
Project:
Case Study of Challenges
and Opportunities for
Tourism Sector in Pakistan
Muhammad Ismail
Department of Politics and International Studies
Karakoram International University Gilgit-
Baltistan, Gilgit, Pakistan

2. Introduction
The tourism sector is considered to be backbone of nations
economy, , which has widely taken as a central sector to enhance the
economy of the state and its local community.
The Maga Project CPEC has significant role to boost the
sustainable development in the region of Pakistan. In contemporary
era, the most significant factor that, it influences the mass
community's behavior in terms of the local community's level of
satisfaction tourism friendly economy and development.

3. CPEC: Long Term Development
1
Infrastructure Enhancements
transport networks,
building roads, bridges,.
 ports to improve accessibility to
tourist destinations.
2
Economic Growth
 Boosting GDP growth through
increased investment, trade
opportunities, and job creation
in the tourism sector.
3 Regional Connectivity
Strengthening ties between Pakistan
and neighboring countries, expanding
tourism collaborations and cross-
border exchanges.

4. Dependency Theory
• Dependency theory was established in
1950s by Argentine economist Raul
Prebisch.
 A framework for exploring the potential economic and
social dependencies created by the China-Pakistan
Economic Corridor (CPEC) in the tourism sector of
Pakistan.
 investment
 Trade
Industries
Revenue Generation
Infrastructure
• Roads,
• Hotels
• transportation
system
Tourism
• Economy boost
up
• Empowerment
Sustainable
Development
• Improvement in
communities
• Prosperity

5. CPEC-Tourism: Challenges for Pakistan
Security
Overcoming negative perceptions about
safety and security to attract international
tourists and encourage domestic travel.
Infrastructure Development
Investing in additional
accommodation options, recreational
facilities, and tourist-friendly
amenities to cater to increasing
demands.
Human Resource Development
Enhancing training programs,
improving hospitality skills, and
creating job opportunities for local
communities within the tourism
sector.
Promotion & Marketing
Implementing effective marketing
strategies to showcase the unique
attractions of Pakistan and create
awareness globally.

6. CPEC-Tourism: Challenges for Pakistan
Political Instability
Political instability and uncertainty
can also affect security in Pakistan.
Protests, and political conflicts can
upset travel plans and discourage
tourists.
Sectarian Challenges
Pakistan has practiced periods
of terrorism and extremist
violence in different regions.
Since 1988.
Environment Challenges:
The arrival of tourists can put
additional stress on natural resources,
leading to issues such as pollution,
habitat destruction, and strain on water
resources.
Cultural Challenges:
As tourism increases, there could be a risk of
co -modifying cultural sites, eroding their
authenticity, and undermining local traditions
and identities.

7. CPEC-Tourism: Oppountities for Pakistan
Economic Growth
Tourism can become a major contributor
to Pakistan's economy, generating
revenue.
Employment opportunities
The expansion of tourism can lead to
the creation of jobs across various
sectors, benefiting local economies
and reducing unemployment.
Regional Development
Improving the life of national and
regional peoples of country.
Improved Connectivity:
to enhanced transportation networks
under CPEC can make remote and hard-
to-reach areas more accessible to
tourists, allowing for a broader range of
experiences.

8. CPEC-Tourism: Oppountities for Pakistan
Development of infrastructure
Investments in infrastructure particularly
in areas that are safe for tourists, can
create a positive impact on the tourism.
Skill Development:
Invest in training and capacity-
building programs to empower local
communities to actively participate in
the tourism sector.
Stakeholder Collaboration:
Engage local communities, government
agencies, and private sector entities to
collaboratively plan and manage tourism
development.
Cultural Exchange:
To Increased tourism can facilitate
cultural exchange, promoted ,
understanding and tolerance among
various groups of people.

9. Recommendations:
Public-Private Partnerships
Encouraging collaborations between
the government, private sector, and
local communities to foster sustainable
tourism initiatives.
• Invest in infrastructure
• Implement effective marketing campaigns
• Promote community involvement.
Sustainable Tourism Practices
Adopting eco-friendly practices, preserving
natural resources, and promoting responsible
tourism to protect Pakistan's environment.
• Support local conservation efforts
• Implement waste management systems
• Engage in community-based tourism

10. Recommendations
Security:
Security is main concern of any country to
promote development, peace, growth and
prosperity. Without peace no country
development.
Special Economic Zones
 Building of Special economic zones in
different areas of Pakistan to create job
opportunities and boom of economy.

11. Recommendations:
Promote E-Tourism
To appeal more tourists, it must be
developed internet facilities across the
board. So that, through the E-Tourism
people would be able to entertain more
tourist influx.
Cultural protection
Take actions to protect the local
cultural heritage and to encourage
ethically travelling habits that
could honor the regional folks.

12. Recommendations
Safety Measures:
formulate new laws relating to
tourism to regulate the travels of the
tourists flowing into the country. Laws
should encompass the facilities as well
as sanctions on going beyond the
established limits.
Skills Development:
Investment in training and skill
development programs organized and
sponsored by the government for the
improvement of tourism industry so that
employees as well as indigenous people
would be able to offer top-notch (first-class or
superior) services to visitors.