Challenges facing community-based cultural tourism development at Lekhubu Island, Botswana: a comparative analysis

Lenao, Monkgogi

doi:10.1080/13683500.2013.827158

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“…As was discussed earlier under the Study Area, the local community has only around 31% available for communal use. This has resulted in a dire need for more land, since most land (69%) is reserved for conservation [56]. There was a strong feeling, especially among the local communities, that parts of the forest reserves should be designated for communal resettlement to avail more land for construction, agriculture and cattle grazing.…”

Section: Perceptions Of Impacts Of Development Of Ecotourism: Costs Amentioning

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Poverty Alleviation through Pro-Poor Tourism: The Role of Botswana Forest Reserves

Manwa

2014

Sustainability

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Both government and international donor agencies now promote the use of tourism to alleviate poverty. The Botswana government has embraced tourism as a meaningful and sustainable economic activity and diversification opportunity, which now ranks second after mining in its contribution to the country's gross domestic product.The study reported in this paper investigates perceptions of stakeholders on the opportunities that would be created for the poor by opening up Botswana's forest reserves for ecotourism. Data was collected through mixed methods involving in-depth interviews with government departments, traditional leaders, quasi-government organisations and the Hospitality and Tourism Association of Botswana. Focus group discussions were also held with village development committees, Chobe Enclave Conservation Trust (CECT) and Kasane, Lesoma and Pandematenga Trust (KALEPA) members, and a consultative national workshop of stakeholders was also held. The findings indicate that opening up forest reserves for ecotourism has the potential to alleviate poverty among the disadvantaged groups living adjacent to forest reserves through direct (employment, small-and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)), secondary (linkages/partnerships) and dynamic effects (sustainable livelihoods). The study concludes by cautioning that whilst pro-poor tourism may yield short-and medium-term benefits, in keeping with sustainability objectives, participants in the programme need to be mindful of forestry encroachment and come up with strategies to ensure the sustainability of the Botswana forest reserves. OPEN ACCESSSustainability 2014, 6 5698

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Section: Perceptions Of Impacts Of Development Of Ecotourism: Costs Amentioning

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Poverty Alleviation through Pro-Poor Tourism: The Role of Botswana Forest Reserves

Manwa

2014

Sustainability

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“…However, these conflicting interests did not lead to the collapse of the venture thus, showing its resilience. Human-wildlife conflicts have also been witnessed in ecotourism ventures in South Africa (Boonzaaier 2012), Namibia (Boudreaux 2010;Boudreaux and Nelson 2011;Machena et al 2017) and Botswana (Mbaiwa 2011;Mbaiwa and Stronza 2011;Lenao 2013;Stone and Nyaupane 2017).…”

Section: Lessons Learnt From the Decline Of Ecotourism At Mahenyementioning

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Towards sustainable community conservation in tropical savanna ecosystems: a management framework for ecotourism ventures in a changing environment

Mudzengi

Gandiwa

Muboko

et al. 2020

Environ Dev Sustain

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The sustainability of ecotourism ventures under the Community Based Natural Resources Management in Zimbabwe is under stress due to environmental changes emanating from effects associated with socioeconomic factors, climate change and epidemic diseases. Using an in-depth analysis of the Mahenye ecotourism venture from the year 1982 to 2020 as a case study, this study sought to propose a management framework for ecotourism ventures in a changing environment by examining the sustainability of community conservation initiatives in Zimbabwe. Research methods included expert opinion from two natural resources governance academics, desktop research and authors' experiences about Mahenye ecotourism venture. Results indicated that the Mahenye ecotourism venture has faced significant challenges but has been resilient to withstand the shocks such as population increase, exclusion of youths and women, climate change, hyperinflation, donor fatigue, reduced international ecotourist visitation and international hunting bans emanating from socioeconomic and political environmental changes. These shocks have a negative effect on the main elements of an ecotourism venture such as the wildlife resources, amenities, attraction, accessibility, management system, marketing, beneficiaries and linkages. The management framework highlights the interventions that can be made to enable ecotourism ventures in changing environments to remain sustainable. The interventions are promoting strong community cohesion, developing sustainable self-funding mechanisms, promoting multiple sources of income, carrying targeted environmental education programs, capacity building in managing ecotourism in periods of hyperinflation, improved marketing and offering a unique experience, promoting climate smart ecotourism, promoting domestic ecotourism visits, implementing effective feedback systems among stakeholders to decrease uncertainties and lobbying to have hunting bans removed.

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“…Embora os benefícios sociais do Turismo de Base Comunitária sejam aparentes, aspectos como a falta de capacidade para executar os negócios ligados ao turismo por parte das comunidades locais e a falta de confiança entre os membros do TBC, podem comprometer significativamente a sobrevivência desse sistema turístico (Lenao, 2015). Afora tais limitações, é visto que o sistema de Turismo de Base Comunitária se aproxima a um posto vislumbrado de sistema justo, quando permite a capacitação e desenvolvimento dos agentes geralmente marginalizados e proporciona trocas que consideram os níveis de bem-estar e justiça dos envolvidos (Kadirov, 2014;Mtapuri & Giampiccoli, 2014).…”

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“Próxima parada, Nova Olinda/CE”: justiça distributiva no Turismo de Base Comunitária

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Pereira

2020

Caderno Virtual de Turismo

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Turismo Comunitário prioriza as vivências que traduzem o modo de vida em comunidade, sendo organizado a partir da autogestão dos recursos e repartição igualitária dos benefícios gerados. Utilizando como referência teorias sobre turismo e justiça distributiva no campo de marketing, esta pesquisa buscou entender como a estruturação do Turismo Comunitário contribuiu para a percepção de desenvolvimento de uma cidade e formação de um sistema mais justo para os moradores. O estudo foi realizado no município de Nova Olinda, Ceará, que abrange a experiência da Fundação Casa Grande, responsável pela criação e gestão do turismo local. A pesquisa adotou uma abordagem qualitativa, com entrevistas semiestruturadas e observação participante. Os resultados apontam que um modelo que considera as partes interessadas, pautado em valores como a vivência em comunidade, a cooperação e o reconhecimento do espaço cultural, é capaz de alavancar o desenvolvimento socioeconômico local e estabelecer trocas justas. A discussão teórica e empírica da temática da justiça dentro do turismo e a análise de uma experiência de gestão que absorve os ideais de trocas justas são as principais contribuições deste estudo.

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Challenges facing community-based cultural tourism development at Lekhubu Island, Botswana: a comparative analysis

Cited by 47 publications

References 17 publications

Poverty Alleviation through Pro-Poor Tourism: The Role of Botswana Forest Reserves

Poverty Alleviation through Pro-Poor Tourism: The Role of Botswana Forest Reserves

Towards sustainable community conservation in tropical savanna ecosystems: a management framework for ecotourism ventures in a changing environment

“Próxima parada, Nova Olinda/CE”: justiça distributiva no Turismo de Base Comunitária

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