Reconsidering Participation for Local Community Well-Being in Ecotourism in Ghana

Bibliographic Data

ID21216738
AuthorsGabriel Eshun (0000-0002-9317-0492, College of Tourism), Tembi M Tichaawa (0000-0002-1913-3730, University of Johannesburg)
Year2019
Volume27
Issue4
Pages1184-1200
Publication date2019-12-31
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueGeoJournal of Tourism and Geosites (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 2065-0817 • E-ISSN: 2065-1198
PublisherAsociatia de Geografie, Turism si Sport (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.30892/gtg.27406-425
OpenAlexW2992103454
LanguageEN
Citations received7
References cited15

This study focused on enhancing participation in ecotourism development for local community well-being. A mixed methodological approach was employed in the data collection and analysis. Semi-structured questionnaires were used to target 327 locals. In addition, in-depth interviews were conducted with relevant key informants. The study revealed that the community was not boosted by any tangible infrastructure as a result of the development of ecotourism based on the Sanctuary. The study further revealed that the majority of the local members had relatively little education and entrepreneurial training to enable them to benefit from ecotourism business. The study recommends improved engagement between the locals and the management to enhance their involvement in the Sanctuary's sustainability. Additionally, the members of the local community should be engaged in entrepreneurial capacity-building programmes to introduce them to tourism and alternative livelihood options towards enhancing their well-being

Agriculture · Business · Community development · Community participation · Economic growth · Ecotourism · Environmental planning · Environmental resource management · Geography · Livelihood · Local community · Political science · Public relations · Socioeconomics · Sociology · Sustainability · Tourism · Water Governance and Infrastructure · Ecology

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