Discussion Paper on Kenya’s Wildlife Economy
This discussion paper has been prepared to support a national consultation on the wildlife economy engaging key stakeholders in contributing to the development of new national wildlife economy strategy that will:
- support improved livelihoods for the local people;
- enhance “user” rights and involvement of communities; and
- create opportunities for private sector investment in wildlife conservation practices
Elizabeth Gitari, Sue Snyman, Daudi Sumba, and Francis Vorhies (Working Draft 29 March 2021.) Discussion Paper on Kenya’s Wildlife Economy. School of Wildlife Conservation, African Leadership University supported by the Wildlife Unit of the United Nations Environment Programme.
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Prof Francis Vorhies
Director -
Ms Elizabeth Gitari-Mitaru
Research Fellow (2020-2022) -
Daudi Sumba
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Sue Synman
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