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Botswana National Ecotourism Strategy.

País/Territorio
Botswana
Tipo de documento
Fecha
2002
Fuente
FAO, FAOLEX
Materia
Medio ambiente gen., Especies silvestres y ecosistemas
Palabra clave
Zona protegida Turismo Institución Pobreza Género Pueblos indígenas Gobierno local Ordenación comunitaria Eco-productos/ecoprocesos Patrimonio cultural Ordenación/conservación
Área geográphica
Africa, AFRICA FAO, Países en Desarrollo Sin Litoral, Africa Meridional
Resumen

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.

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Página web
www1.eis.gov.bw