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https://hdl.handle.net/2115/93800

Ecotourism and Community Participation: The Case of Liati Wote in Ghana’s Afadzato South District

英語

Liati Wote

2024

北海道大学観光学高等研究センター

CATS Library

18

88-93

Community participation in the development and management of ecotourism is an essential component that has been thoroughly examined in scholarly publications. Local community participation in ecotourism enhances the long-term viability of the tourism initiative by ensuring sustainable development and equitable benefit distribution (Xu et al., 2022; Utama et al., 2021; Kiper, 2013). Scholars widely agree on the significance of participation in ensuring the long-term viability and success of ecotourism efforts (Kiper, 2013; Gumede & Nzama, 2021; Maria et al., 2021; Hasana et al., 2022). Thus, "community participation in ecotourism projects leads to a more equitable distribution of financial benefits and a greater appreciation of natural resources among local residents (Stronza, 2007)". The academic community is generally aware of the benefits that comes when locals in destinations take part in ecotourism projects, particularly with regard to the possibility for long-term success and sustainability that these programs offer. These benefits of community participation in ecotourism projects and their sustainability holds true especially within the context of educational institutions and institutions of learning.

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2759-7644

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