In order to guide the activities of the Joint Park Management Committees in each one of the GLTFCA nodes, an integrated conservation and development framework (CDF) needs to be developed to support the development, management and implementation joint operational activities of the four Joint Park Management Committees in the GLTFCA.  The CDF needs to address the following key joint thematic areas: (1) Conservation & Wildlife Management; (2) Land Use Planning & Management; (3) Responsible Tourism; (4) Socio-Economic Development; (5) Improved Land & Air Access; (6) Integrated Water Resource & Freshwater Ecosystems Management; (7) Marketing, Communication & Awareness Raising; (8) Joint Training, Learning & Skills Development; (9) Governance & Administration.