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Opportunities and Challenges for Multi-Level-Stakeholder Participation in Community-Based Ecotourism Development: The Case of the Boabeng-Fiema Monkey Sanctuary, Ghana

지역사회 기반 생태관광 개발에서 다양한 이해 관계자들의 참여 기회와 도전: 가나 Boabeng-Fiema 원숭이 보호구역 사례를 중심으로

  • Owusu, Victor (Department of Geography, Seoul National University) ;
  • Boafo, Yaw Agyeman (Department of Geography and Resource Development, University of Ghana)
  • Received : 2018.03.29
  • Published : 2018.03.31
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Abstract

Community-based ecotourism (CBE), if well-developed can be a practical approach for promoting socio-economic well-being and sustaining ecological resources. The growth and its development worldwide especially in developing economies is a welcome development. The study aimed at assessing the Boabeng-Fiema Monkey Sanctuary in Ghana, as an example of traditional conservation system of management that has ensured greater community participation, equity, inclusiveness, and multi-level stakeholder partnership. In-depth interviews with key informants and documentary analysis of relevant peer reviewed and grey literature were the main qualitative data collection used. Results revealed that majority of the interviewees support and value the current system of traditional management. The enforcement of rules and regulations and other cultural and religious practices were discussed by key informants. Opportunities for multiple livelihood strategies as a result of the CBE is seen as critical for increasing local's acceptance and participation. The remarkable growth of the sanctuary, as well as the increase in human population, has created a shortage of land for domestic and other commercial purposes which is identified as posing a major challenge to the sustenance of the sanctuary. The study recommends diversification of livelihood opportunities presented by the presence of the sanctuary like the introduction of homestay concept, craft making- wood carving, painting, artisan shops.

지역사회 기반 생태관광(CBE)은 적절히 설계된다면 사회 경제적 복지를 증진하고 생태 자원을 유지하기 위한 실질적인 방법이 될 수 있다. 이는 특히 개발도상국의 성장과 발전 측면에서 주목할 만하다. 본 연구는 아프리카 가나의 Boabeng-Fiema 원숭이 보호구역 사례를 통해, 전통적인 지역사회 기반 관리 시스템을 지역사회 참여, 공정성, 포괄성 및 다양한 이해관계자들의 파트너쉽 관점에서 평가한다. 본 연구의 분석을 위해서는 심층인터뷰와 질적 자료를 담고 있는 선행연구 분석 기법이 사용되었다. 연구 결과에 따르면, 다수의 인터뷰 대상자가 전통적인 지역사회 기반 시스템이 성공적이라 평가할 수 있다. 그 이유에 대해서 인터뷰 대상자들은 규범, 문화 및 종교적 관습들을 꼽았다. 또한, CBE를 통해 얻은 생계 수단의 증가는 지역 사회의 수용과 참여를 높였다. 하지만 보호구역은 인구 증가 등의 성공을 낳으면서도 동시에, 토지 부족 등의 문제들 또한 낳은 것으로 나타났다. 본 연구는 홈스테이(homestay) 도입, 공예 산업 개발 등을 통해 생계 수단 다양화를 대안으로 제시한다.

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