Based on its Constitution and Founding Values, in particular the respect for Human dignity, equality and promotion of human rights and liberties the respect of the equality of peoples, without discrimination of race or beliefs the adherence to the traditional values of African peoples, namely compassion, tolerance, peace, solidarity, brotherhood, friendliness, and the community of spirit and goals, its Vision “Governance, Advocacy and Decentralized Development Program for Africa” (GADDEPA), in particular the Priority 3 (Human Capital Development, Capacity Building and Intellectual Exchange), and its African Local Government Academy (ALGA) activities and offer of training, especially the creation of a College on Tourism, Heritage, and Intercultural Dialogue

Within the framework of the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs, especially the SDG 11: Make Cities and Human Settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable)

Within the framework of the implementation of the Memorandum of Understanding signed on August 2017, between UCLG-Africa and the Fondazione ROMUALDO DEL BIANCO and its International Institute of Life Beyond Tourism (II LBT)

UCLG-Africa and II LBT decided and agreed to organize a Special Intensive Course Training for Trainers on “Life Beyond Tourism”, from 12 to 15 February 2018 (4 days) in Florence, Italy.