Tiger, Lion, and Human Life in the Heart of Wilderness: Impacts of Institutional Tourism on Development and Conservation in East Africa and India

Tourism emerges as a pivotal institutional factor that can reconcile conservation and development goals, though its impact varies significantly between regions. A study across the Ngorongoro Conservation Area (Tanzania), Serengeti National Park (Tanzania), and Corbett National Park (India) found that tourism contributes differently to human development in these areas, defined by local 'stages of progress.' While tourism played a notable role in both Tanzania and India, non-tourism factors like livestock income influenced development outcomes more prominently in Tanzania than in India. This suggests that institutional tourism can be a catalyst for balancing conservation efforts with socio-economic growth, but its effectiveness depends on contextual factors.

Ghosh, N., & Uddhammar, E. (2013). Tiger, Lion, and Human Life in the Heart of Wilderness: Impacts of Institutional Tourism on Development and Conservation in East Africa and India. Conservation and Society, 11(4), 375. https://doi.org/10.4103/0972-4923.125750