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Botswana National Ecotourism Strategy.

Country/Territory
Botswana
Document type
Date
2002
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen., Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Protected area Tourism Institution Poverty Gender Indigenous peoples Local government Community management Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes Cultural heritage Management/conservation
Geographical area
Africa, AFRICA FAO, Landlocked Developing Countries, Southern Africa
Abstract

It is emphasised that in Botswana ecotourism refers to the country’s cultural, as well as natural heritage, and that great importance is placed on the active involvement of host communities in all aspects of the industry’s management and development. More specifically, ecotourism refers to tourism to areas of natural and cultural heritage that is planned and managed with the objective of: Minimising negative social, cultural and environmental impacts; Maximising the involvement in, and the equitable distribution of economic benefits to, host communities; Maximising revenues for re-investment in conservation; Educating both visitors and local people as to the importance of conserving natural and cultural resources; Delivering a quality experience for tourists; These five principles of ecotourism have underpinned the development of the National Ecotourism Strategy since its inception.

Full text
English
Website
www1.eis.gov.bw