Kerala, India
In Development
Overview
Country: India · Region: Kerala state, south-western India · Research focus: Community-owned hospitality
A coastal state of south-western India with extensive backwaters, a strong local self-government system and a large visitor economy.
Proposed Field Research Questions
- How do communities share in local tourism income today?
- What community-owned enterprise models already operate locally?
- How did the 2018 floods affect livelihoods, and what remains to recover?
Potential Needs
- Possible community-owned hospitality or enterprise opportunity.
Existing Organisations and Recovery Context
Existing NGOs and grassroots organisations: In Development.
Background from published reports:
- Kerala experienced severe floods in August 2018.
Local Research
In Development. A destination research brief would cover sources and unknowns, community contacts and permissions, cultural orientation, safety and access, language, visas, insurance, costs and communication.
Cultural Considerations
- Panchayats (local self-government bodies) are key local decision-makers.
- Dress modestly at religious sites; Malayalam is the main language.
Anticipated Logistics
- International and domestic flights to Kochi or Thiruvananthapuram; good road and rail networks.
- South-west monsoon roughly June to September.
Estimated Budget
In Development.
Travel Suitability
Comparatively accessible; suits first-time field travellers.
Contacts and Permissions
In Development.
Project Earth Support
If this trip goes ahead, Project Earth would provide a destination research brief, a field brief with agreed check-ins, a remote Project Earth contact and coordination through one centrally nominated Travel Agent.
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