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Whether or not you are from Zimbabwe, this series of dialogues will introduce you to some of the exciting opportunities and also some of the challenges to scaling up a country's wildlife economy.

As you watch the videos, reflect on your situation. Do you see opportunities for establishing and growing wildlife enterprises?  Do you see barriers to production and trade that need to be addressed?

Video 1 - Growing Zimbabwe’s Wild Food Market

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Reflective learning questions

  1. What kind of regulatory framework and game meat standards do we need to grow a sustained wild food market?
  2. What options exist for the private sector and communities to work together towards unlocking the wild food market in your country?
  3. What are some of the low hanging fruits to explore to leverage the growth of the wild food market in Africa?

Video 2 - Diversifying Zimbabwe’s Wildlife Economy

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Reflective learning questions

  1. What are the most promising sectors within your county’s wildlife economy that the government should prioritize for diversification, and what strategies can be implemented to support their growth and development?
  2. How can your country incentivize private investment in the wildlife economy, and what policies can be put in place to ensure that the benefits of this investment are shared equitably among all stakeholders, including local communities and conservation organizations?
  3. What are the potential social and environmental impacts of diversifying your county’s wildlife economy, and how can the government mitigate these risks and ensure that economic growth in this sector is sustainable and responsible over the long term?

Video 3 - Legal structures for community-based wildlife enterprise

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Reflective learning questions

  1. What regulatory frameworks and legal structures are most effective for community-based wildlife enterprises, and what are the key considerations for communities in selecting a legal structure that is appropriate for their needs
  2. How can your country’s laws be reformed to better support community-based wildlife enterprises, and what legislative changes are necessary to ensure that these enterprises are able to operate effectively and sustainably?
  3. What role can international legal frameworks play in supporting the growth and development of community-based wildlife enterprises in your country, and how can these frameworks be leveraged to promote greater participation and engagement among local communities?

Video 4 - Empowering Zimbabweans to forage, fish, and hunt

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Reflective learning questions

  1. What are the most effective strategies for empowering local people in your country to forage, fish, and hunt sustainably, and how can traditional knowledge and practices be integrated with modern scientific approaches to conservation and resource management?
  2. What role can education and training programs play in promoting sustainable foraging, fishing, and hunting practices among local communities, and how can these programs be designed and implemented to maximize their impact and reach?
  3. How can policymakers in your country balance the economic and cultural benefits of foraging, fishing, and hunting with the need to protect and conserve the country's natural resources and wildlife populations, and what governance models are most effective for achieving this balance?

Video 5 - Increasing Zimbabwe's exports of wildlife products

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Reflective learning questions

  1. What are some of the barriers to production and wildlife products trade that need to be addressed?
  2. What are the ethical implications of increasing Zimbabwe's exports of wildlife products, and how can the country ensure that these exports are sustainable, responsible, and do not contribute to the illegal wildlife trade?
  3. What impact will increasing exports of wildlife products have on the your country's broader economy, and how can policymakers ensure that these exports support local economic development and job creation?
  4. How can your country leverage international partnerships and cooperation to promote the export of its wildlife products, and what strategies can be employed to address potential trade barriers and restrictions in target markets?

Thank you for watching this series of dialogues. The reflective learning questions were prepared by Prof Victor Muposhi, an AWEI Fellow. 

We hope the videos and the questions have stimulated your thinking about the potential for the wildlife economy.

One last reflective learning question!

  1. Whether you live in Zimbabwe or in another country, what do think are key next steps to scaling up your country's wildlife economy? Please drop us an email with your thoughts.