Effectiveness of Ecotourism: A case of Chitwan National Park

A study on Chitwan National Park's buffer zone program reveals mixed effectiveness of ecotourism in driving community development. While the park's ecotourism initiatives have grown steadily since the late 1980s, research evaluating their impact remains scarce. This study focuses on assessing whether the buffer zone program's community development activities deliver the intended benefits. Using a conceptual framework to guide the analysis, the research aims to determine if ecotourism is yielding desired outcomes for local communities. The findings could inform policies and strategies for more effective conservation and development in UNESCO World Heritage Sites like Chitwan.

Bhatt, D. P., & Dhakal, T. N. (2018). Effectiveness of Ecotourism: A case of Chitwan National Park. Journal of Advanced Academic Research, 4(1), 136–141. https://doi.org/10.3126/jaar.v4i1.19527