"The AWCF is once again serving as an important forum to resolve African game management problems.
The 15th African Wildlife Consultative Forum Discussed Leopards, CMS and CITES
SCI Foundation and United Republic of Tanzania Host 15th African Wildlife Consultative Forum
Tanzania recognizes that hunting contributes significantly to conservation, tourism, job creation, and sustainable development, especially in rural areas.
SCI Foundation Prepares for 15th African Wildlife Consultative Forum
The upcoming AWCF will be the first opportunity to discuss the results of the Economic Contributions of Hunting-Related Tourism in Eastern and Southern Africa
SCI Foundation Communications Campaign Reaches Millions
Executive Summary Safari Club International Foundation commissioned a study, “Economic Contributions of Hunting-Related Tourism in Eastern and Southern Africa,” conducted by Southwick Associates, Inc., a leading market research and economics firm specializing in outdoor industries. The study examined hunter spending in an eight-country area from 2012 to 2014. Their report showed that more than 18,000 …
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Economic Contributions of Hunting Tourism in Africa
A study recently conducted for SCI Foundation by Southwick Associates, “The Economic Contributions of Hunting-Related Tourism in Eastern and Southern Africa,” measured the size of hunting-related tourism’s contributions to the local, national, and regional economies of eight African nations between 2012 and 2014. The study reveals that in-country spending per hunter in Botswana, Ethiopia, Mozambique, …
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The Conservation Equation in Africa
Read more on First for Wildlife here or visit our website for more information. Twice a week, SCI Foundation informs readers about conservation initiatives happening worldwide and updates them on SCI Foundation’s news, projects and events. Tuesdays are dedicated to an Issue of the Week and Thursday’s Weekly Updates will provide an inside look into …
Hunting Tourism Contributes $426 Million to African Economy
Washington, DC – Results from a newly published study show that the overall contribution of hunting tourism in eight African nations is an estimated $426 million annually. More than 18,000 hunter tourists visit Africa every year. The study was featured in an article by Bloomberg Economics on June 9. “This work demonstrates that hunting has …
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Weekly Update: A Socio-economic Review of Hunting in Africa
A new study on the socio-economics of hunting is underway and seeks to report the far-reaching contributions of consumptive tourism in Africa. Specialized in natural resource and environmental economics, Southwick Associates will lead the data collection and reporting of the study. Participants of African Wildlife Consultative Forum (AWCF), including representatives of government and the professional …
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