Enhancing community participation in tourism planning associated with protected areas in developing countries: Lessons from Malawi

2016 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 309-320 ◽  
Author(s):  
Felix G Bello ◽  
Brent Lovelock ◽  
Neil Carr
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Protected Areas ◽  
Community Participation ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
Local Population ◽  
Tourism Planning ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Study Participants ◽  
Depth Interviews

Most studies on community participation in tourism planning only advocate the importance of the concept and/or identify barriers without articulating the required actions or strategies to actually promote community participation. Based on a study in two protected areas in Malawi, this paper identifies and discusses possible strategies that can enhance community participation in tourism planning associated with protected areas in developing countries. Data were collected through in-depth interviews and focus group discussions. The study participants were from protected area management agencies, government departments, non-governmental organisations, tourism operators and the local population surrounding the two protected areas. The findings suggest the need for a rethink on how local communities around protected areas are involved in tourism planning in developing country contexts. Six strategies emerged as major prerequisites to achieve full and active community participation: public awareness and education; capacity building; creation of linkages; use of appropriate participation methods; involvement of appropriate local community organisations and decentralisation and coordination of relevant management organisations.

scholarly journals COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION OF TEMUKU AYA SUBAK TOUR DEVELOPMENT IN VILLAGE OF TAJEN, PENEBEL DISTRICT, TABANAN REGENCY

2017 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 20
Author(s):  
Gusti Ayu Putu Indah Trisna Dewi ◽  
I Wayan Pantiyasa
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Impact ◽  
Community Participation ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Local Communities ◽  
Cultural Impact ◽  
Analysis Technique ◽  
Tourism Potential ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Village ◽  
Depth Interviews

The purpose of this research was to know the tourism potential of Temuku Aya Subak Tour seen from 3A that were an attraction, access, and facility. In addition, to know the participation of local communities, as well as the impact of Temuku Aya Subak Tour development to the local community. Temuku Aya Subak Tour is located in Tajen Village and developed by local people who see the potential of tourism in this village.Data collection techniques used were in-depth interviews, observation, and documentation. The analysis technique used was descriptive qualitative analysis and also Triangulation data. The results showed Temuku Aya Subak Tour had the potential of natural rice fields and plantations. Temuku Aya Subak Tour also offered tourism activities as well as the preservation of local culture and traditions. In addition, local communities also participated as investors and as employees in the development of Temuku Aya Subak Tour. The tour economic impact could provide employment. From the socio-cultural impact, it could keep the local customs and traditions of the village, and from environmental impact, the local community could be more aware of the cleanliness of the village environment.

scholarly journals Needs Assessment of Community Health Workers to enhance efficient delivery of their services for Community Case Management of Malaria in Kenya

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michelle D. S. Boakye ◽  
Collins J. Owek ◽  
Elizabeth Oluoch ◽  
Sefa Bonsu Atakora ◽  
Juddy Wachira ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Management ◽  
Community Health ◽  
Community Health Workers ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Community Case Management ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Key Informants ◽  
Efficient Delivery ◽  
Study Participants ◽  
Depth Interviews

Abstract BackgroundMalaria continues to be the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in Africa. Community Case Management of malaria (CCMm) through engaging Community Health Workers (CHWs) to effectively address management of malaria cases in some endemic communities was explored in this study. We assessed the needs of CHWs that would help sustain and retain their services to enhance the efficient delivery of CCMm. MethodsData on the needs of CHWs was gathered through a qualitative study consisting of in-depth interviews and focus group discussions (FGDs) conducted among study participants in five districts in western Kenya using a semi-structured questionnaire. The study participants comprised of 100 CHWs, 100 mothers of children under five years and 25 key informants made up of public health officers and clinicians involved in the CCMm. The interviews were conducted in English and Swahili or Dholuo, the local language. The recorded audio interviews were transcribed later. The analysis was done using NVivo version 7 software and transcripts were coded after which themes related to the objectives of the study were identified.ResultsAll the study participants recognized the need to train and update CHWs on their work as well as remunerating them for their services to enhance efficient delivery of services. The CHWs on their part perceived the provision of gloves, RDTs, lancets, cotton wool and ethanol, bins (to dispose of RDTs and lancets), together with drugs for treating clients as their essential needs to undertake CCMm in the communities. Other logistical needs and incentives mentioned by CHWs and key informants for the successful delivery of CCMm included: gumboots, raincoats, torch lights, mobile phones, means of transportation (bicycles and motorbikes), uniforms and ID cards for identification. ConclusionCHWs would perform tasks better and their services retained for a sustainable CCMm if properly incentivized, offered refresher trainings (and updates) on malaria and equipped with the requisite tools identified in this study.

EIA Practices in the Natural Gas Extraction Sector in Tanzania: Does Local Community Contribution Matter?

2019 ◽  
Vol 21 (03) ◽  
pp. 1950015
Author(s):  
Iddi Mwanyoka ◽  
Will-Elimina Selestine ◽  
Said Nuhu
Keyword(s):  
Natural Gas ◽  
Community Participation ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Household Survey ◽  
Gas Extraction ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Community Contribution ◽  
Effective Community ◽  
Natural Gas Extraction ◽  
Document Review

Community participation is an important element for implementation of various development projects including Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) processes. However, involvement of the local community in contributing to the EIA processes is minimal. This paper sought to explore local community contribution in the EIA practices in the natural gas extraction sector in Tanzania. Household survey, in-depth interviews, focus group discussions, and document review were employed in this study. Findings revealed that the majority of respondents have inadequate understanding of the EIA process and therefore undermine its significance, their role and contribution towards the exercise. Procedures for engaging the community were also lacking according to standard measure practices. Various factors emanating from policy implementers, EIA consultants and the community were attributed to low participation. Views and opinions of participants were not considered during implementation of the gas exploration and extraction project which left communities dissatisfied with implementers and practitioners. Therefore, implementation of the EIA policy in regard to procedures should be emphasised to ensure adherence for smooth and effective community participation in the EIA processes. This will guarantee respect for community contribution and mainstreaming of suggestions in the implementation of natural gas exploration and extraction projects to avoid adverse effects and reduce on mitigation consequences.

Difficulties in employment perceived by individuals with ASD in Poland

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Agnieszka Siedler ◽  
Edyta Idczak-Paceś
Keyword(s):  
Public Awareness ◽  
High Stress ◽  
Study Participant ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Spectrum Disorders ◽  
Reliable Knowledge ◽  
Information Anxiety ◽  
Study Participants ◽  
Depth Interviews

Purpose Individuals with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) diagnosis often desire to be useful to society and may have the ability to work. Unfortunately, in Poland as in other countries, most remain unemployed. The purpose of this paper is to determine the factors that make gaining and retaining employment difficult for people with autism from their perspective. Design/methodology/approach This paper presents a qualitative research synthesis, that explored experiences of 15 individuals with autism regarding the process of seeking and maintaining employment. In-depth interviews were conducted with each study participant, and four discussion panels were held with small groups. Findings The difficulties described by the study participants included lack of detailed information, anxiety, high stress levels and overcommitment. Some of them also reported that they were unable to find out the reasons for misunderstanding or dissatisfaction on the part of their employers. Social implications The paper emphasizes the need to increase public awareness and reliable knowledge about autism spectrum disorders. Originality/value The paper draws conclusions regarding common difficulties from the perspective of individuals with autism. It shows how features associated with autism can be related to specific problems at work or during the process of looking for it. It also indicates changes that should be made in the employers' approach to help people with autism gain and retain employment.

scholarly journals Community Participation in Tourism Planning at Majete Wildlife Reserve, Malawi

2021 ◽  
Vol 40 (4) ◽  
pp. 85-100
Author(s):  
Felix G. Bello
Keyword(s):  
Community Participation ◽  
Protected Area ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Local Communities ◽  
Local People ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Tourism Planning ◽  
Planning Processes ◽  
Wildlife Reserve

Abstract This research assessed the local community's participation in protected area-based tourism planning at Majete Wildlife Reserve in Malawi. The assessment was based on the participatory planning elements from the community participation framework for protected area-based tourism planning. A qualitative research approach was applied, and both secondary and primary data sources were used. Content analysis was used to analyse the data. Results show that the reserve has a system that allows continuous local community participation in the planning process, with financial resources committed to support the process. Local people are represented by independent community-based organisations and traditional leaders during the planning processes. But the local communities have limited access to tourism information and tourism planning experts. The reserve also lacks an appropriate decision-making structure that can facilitate efficient flow of management decisions to local communities. There is need to empower local people and regard them as partners in the tourism planning processes so that they can influence decisions.

scholarly journals Bargaining with social construction of gender identities: transgender realities in Cumilla, Bangladesh

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (5) ◽  
pp. 2220
Author(s):  
Shamema Nasrin
Keyword(s):  
Transgender Women ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Focus Group Discussions ◽  
Gender Identities ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Male Sex ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Social Counseling ◽  
Study Participants ◽  
Depth Interviews

Background: This study explored the agency of intention of transgender women within everyday forms of resistance (thought, desire, intension, and communication) against the rigorous binary biological composition and gender identities in Bangladesh's social context. Transgender women ask society to take distinct and subjective gender identities thoughtfully and uphold their right to make a transition. Transgender women go through the psychological narrative where a specific sex organ does not outline the intact gender identifications. They want to be accepted, understood and supported by establishing their inner gender identities endeavored to their agency and deconstruction of customary gender identities. Methods: The study was conducted at Kaptan Bazar, Cumilla Sadar in Cumilla, Bangladesh; twenty in-depth interviews and two focus group discussions were adopted to gather primary data. The study participants engaged with various projects and contributed health services and social counseling to other transgender and male sex workers.Results: The result considered transgender womans agency grounded in internal sharing, communication, daily activities, and viewpoints of identity position. Informal, undeclared thoughts, actions, and experiences portrayed numerous connections to their agency of intention. Encounters of participants presented a profound explanation of everyday resistance.Conclusions: The agency of intention of transgender women may create a dialogue against socio-cultural prejudice and structural injustice; simultaneously, it can intersect a better consequence in proper contexts.

scholarly journals Socioeconomic Impacts of Protection Status on Residents of National Parks

2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 67-85 ◽  
Author(s):  
Henri Järv ◽  
Jaak Kliimask ◽  
Raymond Ward ◽  
Kalev Sepp
Keyword(s):  
Protected Areas ◽  
National Parks ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Cultural Landscapes ◽  
Local Population ◽  
Socioeconomic Impact ◽  
Socioeconomic Indicators ◽  
Socioeconomic Impacts ◽  
Local Stakeholders ◽  
Depth Interviews

Abstract Rural population ageing and decline is a serious problem throughout Europe resulting in a deterioration of the socioeconomic situation in rural areas. This leads to land abandonment, and consequently the loss of valuable cultural landscapes. Protected areas are no exception and inhabitants also face restrictions arising from the protection status. The aim of this study is to identify the existence, extent and nature of the socioeconomic impacts derived from the protection status on the local population. Population and socioeconomic indicators were compared with the results of in-depth interviews with local stakeholders within 2 Estonian national parks and contextualised with recent social change. It was concluded that protected areas have a considerable socioeconomic impact and in order to preserve cultural landscapes, achieve conservation objectives and contribute to balanced regional development, measures must be taken.

scholarly journals Cultural Values and Beliefs of Selected Local Communities in Botswana: Implications for Human Subject Research Ethics Practice

2021 ◽  
pp. 155626462110233
Author(s):  
Setlhomo Koloi-Keaikitse ◽  
Gail Geller ◽  
Dudu Jankie ◽  
Joseph Ali
Keyword(s):  
Research Ethics ◽  
Cultural Values ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Ethnic Communities ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Community Values ◽  
Policies And Procedures ◽  
Values And Beliefs ◽  
Depth Interviews

Calls have been made for researchers prospectively and continuously to engage study communities. If done, this typically occurs through a specific research study or collaboration. Rarely are community mores examined in-depth to understand implications for research ethics policy processes. We describe a qualitative study designed to understand local community values, beliefs, and practices that relate to research ethics in Botswana and explore how communities would want their interests represented. Through focus group discussions across two different selected ethnic communities and in-depth interviews with paramount chiefs, we highlight a range of community values and expectations that represent concrete behavioral representations of respect and trustworthiness. Communities are willing to engage in the process of enhancing research and research ethics policies and procedures. We invite future research and training that seek to connect local conceptualizations of substantive and procedural aspects of research ethics.

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