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Searching with a thematic focus on Corporate Social Responsibility, Sustainable tourism in South Africa

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  Which factors are most important for sustainable tourism in southern Africa?  

  id21 Development Research Reporting Service, 2009

  Many experts agree that sustainable, nature-based tourism is an opportunity for developing countries to boost their economic development while supporting conservation efforts. Achieving sustainable tourism development depends on many factors, but which of these are the most important?
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  Engaging neoliberal conservation

  Conservation and Society, 2008

  The growing body of work on the 'neoliberalisation of nature' has paid little attention to conservation policy and its impacts. Similarly, studies of conservation have generally overlooked the broader context of neoliberalism. This latest edition of Conservation and Society journal explores what can be gained by seeing conservation through a neoliberal lense.
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  Reducing poverty through wildlife tourism in South Africa’s Kruger National Park

  id21 Development Research Reporting Service, 2007

  Tourism is the fastest growing sector in the South African economy. The government’s tourism policy recognises the potential to reduce poverty and has national guidelines for responsible tourism. When applied, the guidelines increase the benefits from tourism for people who were disadvantaged under apartheid, and for communities in tourist destinations.
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  Linking local people with tourism companies in South Africa

  id21 Development Research Reporting Service, 2006

  Boosting the impact of tourism on poverty reduction is an often-heard policy, but it is not always clear what commercial companies can or should do.  Research in South Africa explored how tourism companies can increase their impact on local economies through normal business operations.
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  How to…? Tips and tools for South African tourism companies on local procurement, products and partnerships: Brief 1: Boosting procurement from local businesses

  Overseas Development Institute, 2005

  As part of ‘How To…?’ manuals series on South African tourism this brief aims at assisting tourism companies to take advantage of opportunities to contribute more to the local economy. This brief focuses on procurement from local businesses to stimulate economic development in the locality.The brief highlights a number of benefits from local procurements.
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  How to…? Tips and tools for South African tourism companies on local procurement, products and partnerships: Brief 2: stimulating local cultural and heritage products

  Overseas Development Institute, 2005

  As part of ‘How To…?’ manuals series on South African tourism this brief aims at assisting tourism companies to take advantage of opportunities to contribute more to the local economy.
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  How to…? Tips and tools for South African tourism companies on local procurement, products and partnerships: Brief 3: Building local partnerships

  Overseas Development Institute, 2005

  As part of ‘How To…?’ manuals series on South African tourism this brief aims at assisting tourism companies to take advantage of opportunities to contribute more to the local economy. This brief focuses on Building local partnerships in tourism.The brief highlights a number of advantages that result from local partnerships.
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  How to…?: tips and tools for South African tourism companies on local procurement, products and partnerships: Brief 4: Setting corporate priorities and managing internal change

  Overseas Development Institute, 2005

  This manual is the fourth in the ‘How To…?’ series that aims at assisting tourism companies in South Africa to take advantage of opportunities to contribute to the local economy. This brief focuses on how to set corporate priorities and manage internal change in order to create local linkages.The guide lists advantages of creating local business linkages.
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  Tourism and development in South Africa

  id21 Development Research Reporting Service, 2006

  Until recently, few developing countries saw tourism as a way to reduce poverty. This view is changing in many places. The end of apartheid in South Africa brought tourism opportunities to several cities and rural areas. This is now helping to develop local economies.
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  Responsible tourism handbook: a guide to good practice for tourism operators

  Eldis Document Store, 2003

  This handbook uses South Africa’s National Responsible Tourism Guidelines as a basis for providing practical examples and tips on how to operate more responsibly. It is aimed at owners and operators of tourism establishments e.g.

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