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| Eco-Tourism and Economic Development of People Surrounding Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in Kanungu District
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Friday Christopher, Naturinda Felex
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Abstract:
The study was about the effect of Ecotourism to the economic development of people surrounding Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in Kayonza Subcounty, Kanungu district and was guided by the following objectives: To examine the role of ecotourism in Poverty reduction in Kayonza Subcounty in Kanungu district, To investigate the challenges affecting ecotourism in Kayonza Subcounty, Kanungu district and To propose the possible solutions to the challenges affecting ecotourism in Kayonza Subcounty, Kanungu district. 100 individuals were used as a study population who comprised of Transport companies, Tour operators, tourism officials and the community members from whom a sample of 80 respondents was selected. The descriptive design was used that consisted of both Qualitative and quantitative approaches. The interviews, questionnaires and observation methods were used in data collection. Findings show that Ecotourism tries to raise environmental consciousness and supports the work of conservation groups preserving the natural area and this was represented by 30(37.5%) of the respondents,5(6.5%) said that it has a low impact upon a protected area's natural resources and recreation techniques,10(12.5%) recognizes that nature is a central element to the tourist experience and 5(6.5%) of the respondents agreed that ecotourism incorporates environmental and cultural education. This implies that the majority of the respondents were of the view that ecotourism rises environmental consciousness and supports the work of conservation groups. Findings from the study also indicates that 40(50%) builds environmental and cultural awareness and respect,20(25%) stated that there should be the provision of economic benefits and empowerment of the local people,10(12.5%) said that there should be the provision of direct financial benefits for conservation and sustainability and that there is a need to minimize waste and avoid plastic respectively. The National Park should quickly gather data on the organization, its products, its industry and its marketplace. High quality research is often a key difference between strong earns and weaker teams. Good research provides the team with better insights into the organization, get buy-in from in-market teams on these targets. Share these metrics early and share them all.
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