Expression of heritage and culture through inclusive arts and crafts design: empowering people with disability to contribute to their community in SA.

这一网络提案的目的是提高南部非洲社区对其文化遗产价值的认识，并就如何通过包容性手工艺表达这些价值提供见解，从而实现可持续的经济发展。人们已经认识到，旅游业需要多样化。南部非洲地区丰富多彩的文化已被确定为一种社会资源，既是可持续的，又给访问该地区的游客带来了不同的体验。博茨瓦纳、津巴布韦和南非的研究人员、评论员和政府部门都表达了类似的发展文化和遗产旅游的愿望。然而，南部非洲的许多国家仍然得到海外经济援助的支持，以抵消最贫穷社区的需求。在这些最贫穷的社区中，那些生活在身体或认知障碍的人往往是最脆弱的。与南部非洲残疾人联合会合作，拟议的网络将为社区和这些社区内的残疾人之间的桥梁奠定基础；并通过文化和遗产，以手工艺品的形式实现对话和知识交流。最初，这项交流将在南部非洲的五个国家和英国之间进行。这一网络建设的第一阶段旨在应对联合国可持续发展挑战目标，以消除贫困，确保包容性和公平的优质教育，促进所有人的终身学习机会，促进包容性和可持续的经济增长、充分和生产性就业以及所有人的体面工作。拟议的网络和相关研究与经济合作与发展组织的遵约声明(一)--“促进发展中国家的经济增长和福利”--保持一致。SAFOD的五名代表都是发援会名单上的受援国。

The aim of this network proposal is to raise awareness within the communities of Southern Africa of the value of their cultural heritage and provide insights into how these may be expressed through inclusive crafts, leading to sustainable economic development.Tourism supports one in every 12 jobs in South Africa. It has been recognised that diversification is required in the tourist industry. The rich and varied culture of the Southern African region has been identified as a social resource that is both sustainable and brings a different experience to the tourists visiting the Region. Researchers, commentators and Government offices from Botswana, Zimbabwe and South Africa have all expressed similar aspirations for the development of cultural and heritage tourism. However, many countries in Southern Africa are still supported by overseas economic aid to offset need in the poorest communities. Within these poorest of communities, those living with a physical or cognitive impairment are often the most vulnerable. In collaboration with the Southern Africa Federation of the Disabled (SAFOD) the proposed network will lay the foundations of a bridge between communities and people living with disability within those communities; and, enable dialogue and exchange of knowledge, through culture and heritage, expressed as artefacts. Initially, this exchange will be between five Countries in Southern Africa and the UK. This first phase of network-building is working towards addresses the United Nations (UN) Sustainable development challenge goals to end poverty, Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all and promote inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all.The proposed network and associated research is aligned with the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development's compliance statement point (i) of "promoting economic growth and welfare of developing countries". All of the five SAFOD representatives are recipient countries on the DAC list.