Review on Economic valuation and conservation of national park of Ethiopia

Ethiopia's national parks, covering 14% of the country's land area, play a vital role in biodiversity conservation and ecological integrity. A key finding from this review is that economic valuation—through non-market approaches like travel cost method and willingness to pay—is an effective tool for designing policies that ensure sustainable use of these resources. Tourism, contributing 6.8% to Ethiopia's GDP, is increasingly leveraging ecotourism as a driver for conservation and development. The study highlights the importance of raising awareness among local communities and stakeholders to foster sustainable ecotourism growth, with both government and non-government organizations actively promoting this approach.

Habtamu Mossie, Mohammd Adem, & Mezgebu Aynalem. (2023). Review on Economic valuation and conservation of national park of Ethiopia. Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/ZENODO.7655615