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This document discusses a study on ecotourism as a tool for sustainable community development among forest adjacent communities in Kakamega Forest, Kenya. The study aims to assess the effectiveness of ecotourism in promoting sustainable development. It will examine forms of ecotourism in the forest, relationships between ecotourism and community values, and socio-economic impacts on surrounding communities. A conceptual framework is presented showing how ecotourism income, environmental education, cultural preservation, and partnerships can lead to sustainable development through intermediate factors. The methodology describes a descriptive research design using questionnaires to collect data from 100 people, which will then be analyzed and used to write the study report.

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This document discusses a study on ecotourism as a tool for sustainable community development among forest adjacent communities in Kakamega Forest, Kenya. The study aims to assess the effectiveness of ecotourism in promoting sustainable development. It will examine forms of ecotourism in the forest, relationships between ecotourism and community values, and socio-economic impacts on surrounding communities. A conceptual framework is presented showing how ecotourism income, environmental education, cultural preservation, and partnerships can lead to sustainable development through intermediate factors. The methodology describes a descriptive research design using questionnaires to collect data from 100 people, which will then be analyzed and used to write the study report.

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ECOTOURISM AS A TOOL FOR SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

AMONG FOREST ADJACENT COMMUNITIES IN KAKAMEGA FOREST


ECOSYSTEM.
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BY: BLOFIN SEMO MUYOMA.

BTO/043/20
INTRODUCTION
Background of the study area
Kakamega forest is situated in the Western part of Kenya at an elevation
of 1560m,along the north-eastern edge.Faunally and florally,it's
dominated by central African lowland species.

Study area
This study will be conducted in Kakamega forest ecosystem.
The Kakamega national reserve is a 44KM2 reserve. It's considered the
eastern most remnant of the lowland Congolian rainforest. It contains
highland elements hence it's uniqueness.
Problem statement.
For tourism to be successful, it must promote sustainable development by establishing a durable productive base that allows local inhabitants
and ecotourism service providers to enjoy rising standards of living. Furthermore, it should fuel economic growth, equitable distribution of
resources, and in the process alleviate poverty.
Ultimately, the relevance of ecotourism is linked to promoting the well-being of both the local people and the environment; a great many
people are living adjacent to forests who continue to suffer from the absence of fundamental opportunities to lead decent and satisfying lives.
• Main Objective
To assess the effectiveness of ecotourism as a tool of sustainable community development among communities adjacent to the Kakamega
forest ecosystem.
• Specific Objectives
a) To determine the various forms of ecotourism in the Kakamega forest ecosystem.
b) To assess the relationship between ecotourism activities and community values in Kakamega forest ecotourism.
c) To assess the social economic impacts of ecotourism on communities living adjacent to Kakamega forest ecosystem .
d) To examine the role of ecotourism in overall community development among communities living within the Kakamega forest ecosystem.
• Research Questions
a) What are the forms of ecotourism in the Kakamega forest Ecotourism?
b) What is the relationship between ecotourism activities and community value in the Kakamega forest ecosystem?
c) What are the socio-economic impacts of ecotourism on communities in the Kakamega forest ecotourism?
d) Does ecotourism play any role in community development in the Kakamega forest ecotourism?
INDEPENDENT VARIABLE
conceptual framework
MODERATE VARIABLE DEPENDENT VARIABLE
(SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT )
(ECOTOURISM )

Income for ecotourism  Technological  Number of people who


 number of income sources change and share revenue
 Individual monthly earnings and savings transfer  Individual investment in
 Number of people employed in ecotourism  Government ecotourism
policy  Number of new health
Environmental education facilities
 Number of the seminars on the environment  Number of schools
 Attitude and behavior constructed from the
 Number of branches developed ecotourism process
 Number of schools reached  Number of status of
roads in the area
Ecotourism partnership  Number of forest trails
 number of collaborating stakeholders maintained
 The number of projects by this partnership
 Number of MOU signed
Cultural preservation
 Number of cultural assets
 Number of culturally important pieces in
existence
 Pride in peoples way of life and culture
Methodology
Research design:
Descriptive research - allow use of various forms of data and
incorporated human experiences.This provides bigger overview.
Data collection:
Questionnaires (close-ended) will be used in the collection of data.
Target population:
- where to make reference.
100 people (staff of Kenya Wildlife Service, Kenya Forest Service and
the local community.
Data analysis: Upon completion of the data collection, the gathered
information will be subjected to rigorous analysis to draw meaningful
insights and conclusions regarding the influence of transport network
on tourism growth in Mwingi.
Work plan.
Activity When Remarks.
Proposal writing. November/December 2023
Proposal presentation December 2023
Data collection December 2023
Data coding and analysis January 2024
Report writing February 2024
Project report submission March 2024

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