African leisure
A framework for development through leisure
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 12855188 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Abubakarr Jalloh (corresponding author) |
| Year | 2013 |
| Volume | 55 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 96-105 |
| Publication date | 2013-03-01 |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | World Leisure & Recreation (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1026-1133 • E-ISSN: 2333-4509 |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/04419057.2012.761892 |
| OpenAlex | W2099853627 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 6 |
| References cited | 3 |
This paper offers policy initiatives in support of strategic areas which could be undertaken by the World Leisure Organization (WLO) in its working relationships with the continent of Africa and, in particular, with African youth. As such, the paper proposes strategic areas where the WLO can contribute towards promoting and improving leisure in Africa with the aim of fostering social, cultural, community and sustainable economic development, specifically focusing on youth development and empowerment
Economic growth · Economics · Empowerment · Leisure studies · Political science · Sociology · Sustainable development · Tourism · Cultural Industries and Urban Development · Recreation, Leisure, Wilderness Management · Sport and Mega-Event Impacts
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| Citations per year | 0.5 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2014 - 2025 (12) |
| Highly cited | No |