Contributions of Public and Traditional Institutions in Sustainable Eco-Cultural Tourism Development in the Lawra Municipality, Ghana

Issaka Kanton Osumanu and Evelyn Abe-Iyel Guri
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Issaka Kanton Osumanu: Department of Environment and Resource Studies, University for Development Studies, Ghana
Evelyn Abe-Iyel Guri: Center for Indigenous Knowledge and Organizational Development, Ghana

International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation, 2019, vol. 3, issue 11, 171-179

Abstract: The study assessed institutional roles in the development of potential eco-cultural tourism sites in Eremon in the Lawra Municipality of Ghana. Both qualitative and quantitative data collection methods (i.e. questionnaires administration, focus group discussions, and in-depth interviews) were used. A sample of 138 household heads was drawn from five purposively selected communities for the study. In addition, six heads of formal institutions and 10 community (traditional) leaders were selected for in-depth interviews. The findings reveal that traditional authorities play crucial roles in managing and controlling potential tourism attractions in the community but they lack coordination with formal institutions. Their efforts are also challenged by inadequate technical knowledge, financial resources and logistics constraints. As a result, the attractions are currently not developed and promoted to be of benefit to the community. The study recommends strengthening institutional capacities to enhance the development and management of eco-cultural tourist sites.

Date: 2019
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