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Ecotourism and institutional structures: the case of North Rupununi, Guyana

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posted on 2023-06-07, 17:24 authored by D C Funnell, P E Bynoe
This study examines the impact of ecotourism ventures in the Amerind communities of Guyana. It compares the impact on livelihoods, conservation and governance of the different institutional frameworks through which ecotourism services are delivered. The central focus is directed to the region in which the world famous Iwokrama Rainforest project was established with widespread institutional support. The outcomes for ecotourism developed by this project are compared with the operations of a private company and a local community-based ecotourism enterprise. The North Rupununi area is inhabited by Amerindians who have always utilised rainforest resources for their livelihoods but are gradually being absorbed into the global economy. They remain by far the poorest communities in Guyana but there are powerful claims that ecotourism can materially assist in improving their livelihoods. At the same time there are strong pressures through agencies such as the Iwokrama Reserve to maintain pristine rainforest ecologies and therefore the agencies argue that an ecotourism approach can be used to satisfy both conservation and livelihood demands.

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Publication status

  • Published

Journal

Journal of Ecotourism

ISSN

1747-7638

Publisher

Taylor & Francis

Issue

3

Volume

6

Page range

163-183

Pages

0.0

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  • Geography Publications

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Peer reviewed?

  • Yes

Legacy Posted Date

2012-08-09

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