Does Equity Matter in Natural Resource and Livelihood Benefits? Revenue Sharing Policy Implementation at Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda

Revenue sharing policies at Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda, often fail to equitably distribute benefits, leaving those who bear the highest conservation costs—such as resource users and communities near park boundaries—underrepresented. A study analyzing project distribution across ethnicity, gender, proximity, and infrastructure access found significant disparities, with key variables like homestead distance to roads or village centers failing to align with livelihood improvements or conservation support. The research recommends an equitable framework and community-based monitoring to address these gaps, highlighting the need for targeted policy implementation to balance conservation goals with social equity.

Twinamatsiko, M., & Kagoro, G. (2024). Does Equity Matter in Natural Resource and Livelihood Benefits? Revenue Sharing Policy Implementation at Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda. International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation, XI(V), 571–606. https://doi.org/10.51244/ijrsi.2024.1105039