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

该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，并深入了解如何通过包容性手工艺表达这些价值，从而实现可持续经济发展，旅游业支持南非每12个就业岗位中就有一个。人们认识到旅游业需要多样化。南部非洲地区丰富多样的文化被认为是一种社会资源，既可持续，又能为访问该地区的游客带来不同的体验。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发展文化和遗产旅游的类似愿望。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，那些身体或认知障碍的人往往是最脆弱的。在与南部非洲残疾人联合会的合作下，拟议的网络将为社区与社区内残疾人之间的桥梁奠定基础;并通过表现为人工制品的文化和遗产促进对话和知识交流。最初，这种交流将在南部非洲的五个国家和英国之间进行。网络建设的第一阶段致力于解决联合国可持续发展挑战目标，以消除贫困，确保包容和公平的优质教育，促进所有人的终身学习机会，促进包容和可持续的经济增长，拟议的网络和相关研究与经济合作组织保持一致，发展遵约声明第㈠点“促进发展中国家的经济增长和福利”。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.