期刊名称：Proceedings of the International Academy of Ecology and Environmental Sciences
电子版ISSN：2220-8860
出版年度：2021
卷号：11
期号：2
页码：68-83
出版社：International Academy of Ecology and Environmental Sciences
摘要：The purpose of this study is to assess the causes of conflict in community-based ecotourism at the World Heritage Site of Simien Mountains National Park. A cross-sectional study design with a mixed method was used. Two hundred thirty-nine participants were included by systematic random sampling. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 22. Descriptive statistics such as frequency, percentage and mean were computed and qualitative data were triangulated. A high proportion of participants agreed or strongly agreed with the stated items as a cause of conflict with the cumulative mean of 4.21. The majority, 88.7% agreed with inappropriate use of power, 87.5% of respondents agreed with a lack of transparency and 86.6% believed corruption as causes of conflict. Improper implementation of systems and unequal participation were agreed by 84.1%. The statement "inequitable benefit sharing in community-based ecotourism is a cause of conflict" and "weak cooperation in community-based ecotourism is a cause of conflict" were agreed by 82.4% and 80% of respondents respectively. Unsuitable use of resources was also believed as a cause of conflict by 78% of respondents. It is therefore essential to develop a standard guideline to prevent conflict in community-based ecotourism and to resolve conflict should it occur.
关键词：community ; community-based ecotourism ; conflict ; Simien Mountains National Park
