36 TOURISM LAW IN EUROPE tourism, on purpose development of the tourism industry according to the rules and the standards set out in this law and in applicable legislation; and (iv) regulate the relations between state institutions and investors potential, based on the public interest in development of tourism46. The Law elaborates the main development principles of sustainable tourism and investment in its development. In this regard, it is explicitly stated in Article 5/1 that tourism and other related activities rely on the principles of stable development. These principles deal with the economic, environmental and socio-cultural aspects and require the establishment of a fair balance between these three dimensions, to ensure the sustainability of long-term development. According to the Article 5/2 of the Law, the principles of sustainable development of tourism are provided through: (i) the involvement of various public bodies, the private sector, professional, trade and consumer protection associations, relevant NGOs, as well as the population in the planning process; (ii) the organisation and implementation of tourism planning at the local level, in accordance with the National Tourism Plan, drafted and approved according to the legal provisions in force, as an integral part of sustainable tourism development at the national level; (iii) the forecasting, planning, administration and tourist control, respecting the protection of environment and tourist resources, according to the norms and standards set for their use; (iv) the fair distribution of advantages and costs between all touristic system actors; (v) the informing, educating, motivating and involving the local population in the process of creating value for the tourist; (vi) preliminary evaluation of tourism projects and the impact that their implementation will have; (vii) the involvement of local communities in study and design of programs common for tourism development; and (viii) the monitoring of the implementation of projects tourism. 4.1.1. THE RESPONSIBLE STATE ENTITIES IN THE FIELD OF TOURISM a) Ministry responsible for tourism The Ministry responsible for tourism implements the basic principles of sustainable tourism development, in accordance with the provisions of the Law no. 93/2015 and legal and sub-legal acts in force, in cooperation with all actors of the tourism industry. The Ministry is also responsible to draft and submit for approval in front of National Council of the Territory, National Plan of Tourism and is also responsible for its implementation. 46 Article 2 of Law no. 93/2015 “On Tourism”.
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