The Application of A Refined SWOT-AHP Based planning and Management Approach for the Conservation of Ethiopia's Protected Area Systems

A refined SWOT-AHP framework is demonstrated to enhance the conservation and management of Ethiopia's protected areas, including Simien Mountains National Park. This approach integrates internal (strengths, weaknesses) and external (opportunities, threats) factors through an Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP), providing a structured method for evaluating and prioritizing conservation strategies. The study highlights its potential to improve decision-making by the Ethiopian Wildlife Conservation Authority (EWCA), offering actionable insights for balancing ecological, economic, and social dimensions in protected area management.

Simeneh, A., Arega, M., Fanuel, K., Mekbeb, T., Zelealem, T., & Julian, B. (2021). The Application of A Refined SWOT-AHP Based planning and Management Approach for the Conservation of Ethiopia’s Protected Area Systems. Advances in Environmental Studies, 5(2). https://doi.org/10.36959/742/240