The W Transboundary Park: A Model of Subregional Integration in Africa
This study examines the management and promotion strategies of the W Transboundary Park in West Africa, with a focus on their role in fostering subregional integration. It aims to assess how environmental conservation efforts contribute to sustainable development and territorial cohesion in the regi...
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| Tipo de recurso: | artículo |
| Estado: | Versión publicada |
| Fecha de publicación: | 2025 |
| País: | España |
| Institución: | Universidad de Sevilla (US) |
| Repositorio: | idUS. Depósito de Investigación de la Universidad de Sevilla |
| OAI Identifier: | oai:dnet:idus________::a92a9509709acccba7c715e3c8de30d8 |
| Acceso en línea: | https://hdl.handle.net/11441/184317 https://doi.org/10.46222/ajhtl.19770720.664 |
| Access Level: | acceso abierto |
| Palabra clave: | W Transboundary Park subregional integration ecotourism transboundary cooperation sustainable development |
| Sumario: | This study examines the management and promotion strategies of the W Transboundary Park in West Africa, with a focus on their role in fostering subregional integration. It aims to assess how environmental conservation efforts contribute to sustainable development and territorial cohesion in the region. A qualitative research approach was employed, combining field observations, semi-structured interviews, and analysis of official documents and meeting minutes involving both public and private stakeholders. Findings reveal that the W Park is effectively managed through a tripartite governance framework involving Benin, Burkina Faso, and Niger, which facilitates continuous dialogue, shared decision-making, and cross-border cooperation. The strategies implemented have positively impacted both biodiversity conservation and local socio-economic development, particularly through ecotourism and community engagement. These results underscore the importance of integrated and participatory management in promoting regional stability and cohesion. The study’s primary contribution lies in demonstrating how transboundary natural resource management can serve as a practical tool for regional integration and sustainable development, providing a model that is replicable in other transboundary conservation areas across Africa and beyond. |
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