Gamified Tourism in the Sahel Economy

Unlocking Opportunities Along the Great Green Wall

As I reflect on my journey, I am reminded of the vast, untapped potential of the Sahel region. Stretching across the African continent, this semi-arid belt holds secrets to resilience, adaptability, and community-driven innovation. I am excited to explore the intersection of gamified tourism and the Sahel economy, with a focus on the transformative Great Green Wall initiative.

Hi, I am Mohamed Opoku Mensah, a conceptual artist, on an entrepreneurial mission to launch A.D.Ai: an initiative that redefines the traditional tourism paradigm.?

Throughout my career, I've consistently demonstrated the ability to adapt and innovate in response to changing circumstances. Traveling between places, spaces and time has been instrumental in my growth as a creator. What I am today is but the cumulation of incandescent light of experiences that have contributed to heightening my global understanding of the world which I started developing at a very young age.?

The project is a journey that counts the stars within the night sky, “within and beyond”. It draws interesting parallels with Ingress; an augmented reality game that involves players interacting with real-world locations; leveraging the power of spatial intelligence to enhance the exploration within and beyond our physical space.

Context and Purpose

The Sahel region faces numerous challenges, including climate change, poverty, and limited economic opportunities. However, this region also has vibrant cultures, breathtaking landscapes, and a deep sense of community. Gamified tourism offers a unique opportunity to tap into this potential, promoting sustainable economic growth, cultural exchange, and environmental stewardship.

The success of this project lies in its ability to blend technology, real-world exploration, and community engagement, creating immersive experiences that transcend traditional tourism.

Scope and Background

This venture of this newsletter intends to explores the feasibility of gamified tourism along the Great Green Wall, a 7,000-kilometer belt of greenery stretching across the Sahel region. Is it possible to leverage gaming design elements, social media engagement, and community-driven initiatives for immersive, interactive experiences that showcase the region's natural beauty, cultural heritage? How does one build esilience in the face of adversity? What does it mean to build partnership amidst our geographical, social and political convinctions in the precipice of the dawn of the rise of Artificial intelligence ?

As a Muslim revert and a passionate artist, I have been blessed with opportunities to have been able to participate in numerous Art exhibitions. These experiences have not only honed my skills in preparing, producing, and delivering high-quality work under tight deadlines, but have also instilled in me a sense of resilience, perseverance, and trust in Allah's plan.

Key Events and Milestones

My goal is to collaborate with local stakeholders, community leaders, tourism experts and engineers from scientists to spiritual leaders, in order to develop a gamified tourism strategy that promotes sustainable economic growth, cultural exchange, and environmental stewardship. I believe that this initiative has the potential to make a positive impact on the lives of individuals and communities along the Great Green Wall.

I would be delighted to discuss this opportunity further and explore potential collaboration avenues. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you require any additional information or would like to schedule a meeting.

Join me on this journey as we explore the exciting possibilities of gamified tourism in the Sahel economy, and uncover the secrets to unlocking meaningful development along the Great Green Wall.

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-M.O.M