It could also extend the use of public-private partnerships (PPPs) for partial or full management of protected areas, including environmental conservation. This would allow the public authorities to shift their attention from direct management to oversight of protected areas, which is less resource intensive, although it would require different staff capacities and skills. While a number of concessions for tourism activities are in place, the first example of a full management contract was concluded in 2015 (Box 5.7).