JOURNAL ARTICLE

Uganda's Gorillas Boost Economy via Tourism.

  • Published In: Swara, 2024, v. 49, n. 2. P. 22 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: TENYWA, GERALD 3 of 3

Abstract

The article explores how Mountain gorilla tourism in Uganda's Bwindi Impenetrable National Park has catalyzed economic growth in local communities, exemplified by Amos Twebaze's success as a guide-turned-entrepreneur. It emphasizes the importance of community-centered conservation efforts, citing past challenges like illegal activities threatening gorilla habitats and the current need for balanced investment in wildlife protection and community development.

Additional Information

  • Source:Swara. 2024/04, Vol. 49, Issue 2, p22
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Environmental Sciences
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:1018-6174
  • Accession Number:177127590

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