A critical review of the socio-cultural, economic and environmental impacts of ecotourism in Ghana
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 21540930 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Frederick Dayour (0000-0001-9318-8994, Simon Diedong Dombo University of Business and Integrated Development Studies, corresponding author), Ahmed Abubakari (Simon Diedong Dombo University of Business and Integrated Development Studies), Issahaku Adam (0000-0002-4769-9504, University of Johannesburg), Simon Awintuuma Ndewin (Simon Diedong Dombo University of Business and Integrated Development Studies) |
| Year | 2024 |
| Volume | 41 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 737-761 |
| Publication date | 2024-07-03 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Development Southern Africa (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0376-835X • E-ISSN: 1470-3637 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/0376835x.2024.2334894 |
| OpenAlex | W4394607268 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 3 |
| References cited | 47 |
This study aims to critically review the impacts of ecotourism in Ghana by synthesising the socio-cultural, economic, and environmental impacts of ecotourism. It relied on databases including Web of Science, EBSCO host, Scopus, Science Direct, Emerald, Google Scholar, University libraries as well as government institutions and personal contacts to gather 23 relevant published papers and nine policy documents and strategic plans for the review. The study found that whereas there are several studies on the positive socio-cultural, economic, and environmental impacts of ecotourism, the absence of quantitative analysis to monitor changes in biodiversity in terms of species population and distribution and economic returns to make an economic case for private sector investment are critical gaps. Advancing research on ecotourism and SDG interlinkages can provide directions for policy choices on maximising synergies and minimising trade-offs. The findings suggest that sustainable financing through public-private partnerships is necessary for catalysing positive sustainability outcomes of ecotourism projects
Business · Development economics · Economic geography · Economic growth · Economics · Ecotourism · Environmental planning · Environmental protection · Geography · Natural resource economics · Tourism · Diverse Aspects of Tourism Research · Tourism, Volunteerism, and Development
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| Unique citing works | 3 |
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| Citations per year | 3 |
| Citation span | 2026 - 2026 (1) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 3 |