How can channels of communication be improved to help the implementation of good practices?
We should foster strong communication lines among the Porters and their ground agents’ result in closer monitoring of activities in regards to porter’s rights and working conditions. There is also importance of personal involvement in the daily operations of the treks and within the portering communities to ensure fair treatment of porters and their communities. Here are some suggested by advocacy groups on the ground: • Encourage client feedback through post-trek questionnaires to gain insight of both positive and negative practices. Encourage client pressure for positive changes • Include porters in decision-making processes • Consult with porters, porter protection groups and local agents • Encourage forums that allow porters’ concerns and issues to come to the surface by supporting porters unions and conferences.
