Towards Spatial Inclusion of Orange Economy Activities in Local Communities (case study Markaz El_Qurna, Luxor Governorate)

The orange economy is indeed fascinating, especially in the context of Egypt’s rich cultural heritage and potential for sustainable development. The orange economy contributes significantly to GDP, with its ability to create sustainable jobs and enhance local economies through cultural and creative activities. By integrating orange economy into local economic activities, Egypt can boost tourism and preserve its unique cultural identity. The goal of the research is to examine how orange economy activities can be more widely integrated into local communities. The study’s focus on different regional, and local, levels to understanding how these activities can be effectively implemented. The study's findings demonstrated the orange economy's successful integration into the economic structure as well as its highly beneficial effects on local communities, as evidenced by the enhancement of the urban, social, and economic environments. The questionnaire approach was used with 78 samples that included citizens as well as business owners, workshop owners, artisans, and planning engineers. According to the results of these questionnaire, the local community generally agrees that orange economy activities are important for maintaining cultural identity, generating long-term employment opportunities, and boosting the local economy. However, there are several barriers, chief among them local products, poor marketing and poor infrastructure networks. The study offered numerous recommendations to address these issues and difficulties, such as incorporating orange economy initiatives into different local plans and creating new marketing spaces, all the while bolstering the potential and abilities of local community members to attain complete sustainability for these communities.