Local economic development through “pro-poor” gorilla tourism in Uganda
Key Facts
FUNDING SCHEME Main Project
VALUE £331,874
WHERE Uganda
Summary
This project will work with local people and established tour operators to develop and test new “pro-poor” products and services that have the potential to increase local revenue from tourism around Bwindi Forest in Uganda, thus contributing to poverty alleviation, improving attitudes to conservation and reducing threats to gorillas.
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