Following the council's approval of the final version of the plan, the sixth step comprises the implementation and monitoring of the identified projects. The relevant local government officials are required to give feedback on an annual basis to the communities on the progress that has been made with the implementation of all of the sector plans, including the tourism development plan and its projects. This concludes the planning cycle for the year, and lays out the foundation for further planning and community participa- tion in the following year.