标题：Ecotourism as a viable strategy for livelihood diversification and sustainable natural resource management in Ethiopia (from eco-development paradigm point of view)
期刊名称：Journal of Environmental Science and Water Resources
印刷版ISSN：2277-0704
出版年度：2014
卷号：3
期号：2
页码：040-052
出版社：Wudpecker Journals
摘要：Natural resources in developing countries are under great threat partly due to lack of alternatives and partly due to the type of livelihood of the people. By diversifying the livelihood of the people (mainly towards eco friendly type), it is possible to mi nimize the pressure on natural resources. In line with this idea, ecotourism as an economic activity enables both to diversify livelihood and to sustainably manage natural resources. A desk review, based on theoretical and empirical evidences, was carried out to analyses how ecotourism development helps to diversify livelihood and manage natural resources. Ecotourism is credited with promoting the conservation of natural resources and di versification of livelihood; contributes to economic development and ma nagement of resources by generating revenues; provides local employment opportunities and develops sense of ownership on resources. It s multiplier effect is high due to the strong forward and backward linkages with different economic activities. Since it i s managed at locality level, the extent of leakage is low as compared with mass tourism. In general, e cotourism provides local economic bene fits while also maintaining ecological integrity through low - impact, non - consumptive use of local resources. Ethiopia has a huge potential for the development of ecotourism though the sector is in its infancy stage. Concerned bodies should strive to promote the development of the sector considering its all - round contribution
