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Livelihood strategies for achieving sustainable livelihood outcomes among communities near national parks in Uganda: a study of tourism-related and non-tourism-related approaches

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Purpose Tourism development around national parks impacts the way of life for local communities. Anchored in the Sustainable Livelihood Framework, this study aims to investigate which livelihood strategies (tourism-related and non-tourism-related activities) influence sustainable livelihood outcomes (improved well-being), for communities adjacent to national parks in Uganda. Using primary data, this study seeks to provide recommendations for enhancing sustainable livelihood outcomes for these communities and to propose an agenda for future research in this area.

Source: Tourism Critiques Practice and Theory

DOI: 10.1108/trc-09-2024-0052

Authors: Michelle Kiconco, Kassim Alinda, Susan Mwebaza, Ratiibu Ssemata

Institutions: Makerere University, Nelson Mandela University

Language: English

Topic: Community-based Tourism Development and Sustainability

Subfield: Sociology and Political Science

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: No poverty, Decent work and economic growth

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4408242020