Rethinking wildlife for livelihoods and diversification in rural Tanzania: a case study from northern Selous
Abstract
This paper assesses how wildlife does and can contribute to rural livelihoods and livelihood diversification within villages on the northern border of Selous Game Reserve. Finding a variety of positive and negative livelihood impacts related to wildlife, it recommends approaches within community based conservation that would enhance livelihood gains. It then considers the contribution of wildlife-based enterprise to rural growth. Although this is currently minimal in the area, it is emerging as a policy goal. The paper argues that achieving wildlife-based growth is a long-term process, requiring attention to a number of policy issues going well beyond wildlife and community based conservation.
Citation
Ashley, C.; Mdoe, N.; Reynolds, L. Rethinking wildlife for livelihoods and diversification in rural Tanzania: a case study from northern Selous. (2002) 59 pp. [LADDER Working Paper No.15]
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