ABSTRACT
The objective of this study was to explore the factors which hindered poverty
reduction among the communities adjacent to tourism attractions and suggest
measures to be taken to reduce poverty.
Semi-structured interview, focus group discussions and observation methods, were
employed to collect information from the respondents residing in Mang‘ula B,
Kanyenja and Mshikamano villages, in Kilombero district in Morogoro region. Data
collected were analysed qualitatively.
The study findings indicated that, majority of the villagers could see the benefits in
terms of improvement of the social services. These benefits include the supply of
fresh water and rehabilitation of schools and dispensary. However, findings have
shown that, the direct economic impact at the individual level was very low, apart
from that, villagers did not engage themselves in tourism activities as their source of
income due to a low level of education and awareness about advantages of tourism,
bureaucracy and limited financial resources.
The study concludes that, tourism attractions can improve the economy of individual
villagers lived adjacent to the tourism attractions if they are directly involved in
tourism activities.
Omtata, A (2021). Factors Influencing Poverty Reduction Among The Communities Adjacent To Tourism Attractions: A Case Of Udzungwa National Park. Afribary. Retrieved from https://afribary.com/works/factors-influencing-poverty-reduction-among-the-communities-adjacent-to-tourism-attractions-a-case-of-udzungwa-national-park
Omtata, Ayub "Factors Influencing Poverty Reduction Among The Communities Adjacent To Tourism Attractions: A Case Of Udzungwa National Park" Afribary. Afribary, 25 Apr. 2021, https://afribary.com/works/factors-influencing-poverty-reduction-among-the-communities-adjacent-to-tourism-attractions-a-case-of-udzungwa-national-park. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
Omtata, Ayub . "Factors Influencing Poverty Reduction Among The Communities Adjacent To Tourism Attractions: A Case Of Udzungwa National Park". Afribary, Afribary, 25 Apr. 2021. Web. 22 Nov. 2024. < https://afribary.com/works/factors-influencing-poverty-reduction-among-the-communities-adjacent-to-tourism-attractions-a-case-of-udzungwa-national-park >.
Omtata, Ayub . "Factors Influencing Poverty Reduction Among The Communities Adjacent To Tourism Attractions: A Case Of Udzungwa National Park" Afribary (2021). Accessed November 22, 2024. https://afribary.com/works/factors-influencing-poverty-reduction-among-the-communities-adjacent-to-tourism-attractions-a-case-of-udzungwa-national-park