Innovative, High Leverage and Applicable Strategies for Ameliorating Human Trafficking and Migrants Smuggling in Ghana: Capacity Building for Tourism Businesses, Professionals and Service Providers
Emmanuel Kakraba
Kra Integrated Solutions Ltd
Professional Experience
Kra Integrated Solutions Ltd, Accra, Ghana (CEO, 2008 to present) G4S International/Jufa Family & Youth Hotel, Salzburg, Austria (Security Officer/Guests Service Associate, 2012 – 2014) Ghana Immigration Service, Kotoka International Airport, Namootanga and Aflao Border Posts, Ghana (Assistant Inspector, 2001 to 2010)
Education
Salzburg University of Applied Sciences, Salzburg, Austria (BAB, Innovation & Management in Tourism, 2010 – 2013)
Professional Training
Austrian Armed Forces International Centre, Vienna, Austria (Combating Trafficking in Human Beings)Swedish National Defence College, Stockholm, Sweden, (International Crisis Management)Ghana Immigration Liaison Team, Aflao, Ghana (Document and Forgery Trends Update Program)Royal Netherlands Embassy, Accra, Ghana (Certificate, Document Training)Ghana Immigration Service Academy and Training School, Assin Foso, Ghana (Career Training and Induction, Immigration Duties, Laws, Regulations and Procedures
Conferences
UNWTO Regional conference on Enhancing Brand Africa: Fostering Tourism Development, Accra, Ghana, August 2015 International Tourism Exchange (ITB), Berlin, Germany, March 2012 Institute for Cultural Diplomacy, London, UK (Art as a Cultural Diplomacy – A Forum for Young Leaders, 2012 & 2013) Institute for Cultural Diplomacy, New York & Washington DC, USA (Symposium on Cultural Diplomacy in the USA, 2013)
Abstract
The phenomenon of Human Trafficking/Migrants Smuggling (undocumented, forced and irregular migration) especially those involving child trafficking, poverty, marginalization, deprivation and illiteracy are intrinsically... [ view full abstract ]
The phenomenon of Human Trafficking/Migrants Smuggling (undocumented, forced and irregular migration) especially those involving child trafficking, poverty, marginalization, deprivation and illiteracy are intrinsically intertwined and multifaceted human/minority rights, socio-cultural, humanitarian and economic development problems. These challenges, also affects social cohesion, human development, peace, safety and security a bad situation that has become a blot on the conscience of society.
According to the US department of state report on human trafficking (2012), Ghana is a trafficking and smuggling of persons country of origin, transit and destination.
To understand the pivotal role that the tourism sector can play in ameliorating human trafficking/migrants smuggling, the author presents the core services (value chain activities) that underpin the tourism, travel and hospitality industry which includes but not limited to the following highlights:
- Transport services providers
- Accommodation facilities
- Food and beverage service providers
- Professional intermediaries
- Recreational, leisure, entertainment, shopping and sports facilities
From the above, it will be justifiable to state that, the Tourism industry is the unintended facilitator of the Human Trafficking/Migrants Smuggling industry, which opens the floodgate for the blatant criminal abuse and exploitation of children particularly girls. Therefore, providing training for relevant tourism stakeholders will be an excellent social, humanitarian and economic responsibility action.
Goals and Objectives
- To provide the leverage for attendees to gain valuable insights into the dynamics and different dimensions of human trafficking and migrants smuggling
- Gain insights into the tourism industry and the role it can play in preventing trafficking and smuggling of persons
- To provide participants the opportunity to learn about the critical push and pull factors
- To serve as a platform, the basis of which to achieve a better appreciation of key challenges faced by the most affected populations
- To equip participants with the skills, knowledge and technical capabilities required for prevention activities
Authors
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Emmanuel Kakraba
(Kra Integrated Solutions Ltd)
Topic Area
Child Trafficking (CT)
Session
Daily » Poster Sessions (14:00 - Wednesday, 4th October, King Willem Alexander Foyer)
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