RESEARCH--to expand our understanding
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The Intercultural Research Institute recognizes that "first world" demand for exotic tourism locations & experiences often shapes "third world" regional development in ways detrimental to the interests of the host society. But cultural tourism can be a component of a sustainable, endogenous regional development strategy. Through a reflexive restructuring of the dynamics of the cultural exchanges constituting such tourism, I.R.I. seeks to transform the places of tourism into spaces of progressive educational sharing benefitting both host and guest alike. These educational projects -- coupled with our activist interventions towards sustainable development -- create a unique opportunity for field-based research across disciplines such as cultural studies, anthroplogy, economics, sociology, ecology, linguistics, political science, etc. Such research constantly informs and shapes our educational and activist endeavors. In addition to studying & learning from what we do, I.R.I. offers a variety of research facilitation services including local networking, translation, outfitting, guiding and transportation. Once completed, our research vessel will feature state of the art electronics & satellite communications systems and will be fully outfitted to serve for your marine research needs. For more information contact IRI. |
