People’s Perceptions of Community Participation in Conservation of Natural Resources in Rwanda - the Case of Nyungwe National Park

Nyungwe National Park's management has improved local community relations and well-being through tourism revenue sharing (TRS), but participation remains passive due to top-down governance. The study reveals that while TRS has funded infrastructure, income-generating activities, and conservation awareness since 2005, human-wildlife conflicts persist. Local communities perceive governance as distant and wish for more integrative, empowering participation. The research used mixed methodologies across five published papers to explore perceptions of community roles, benefits, decision-making challenges, and desired improvements in conservation efforts.

Umuziranenge, G. People’s Perceptions of Community Participation in Conservation of Natural Resources in Rwanda - the Case of Nyungwe National Park. https://doi.org/10.20378/irb-49963