Rural Tourism and Poverty Reduction. A Case Study of the Rural Population's Livelihoods in San Pedro de Colalao, Argentina
(2019) MIDM19 20191Department of Human Geography
LUMID International Master programme in applied International Development and Management
- Abstract
- The aim of this study was to analyse rural tourism as a tool for poverty reduction, by examining the role of the regulatory framework, including the public and the private sector; and how the participation in rural tourism activities shapes people’s livelihood outcomes in San Pedro de Colalao, Argentina. A case study was carried out, which sought to gain an in-depth understanding about people’s livelihoods, through the lens of the sustainable livelihoods framework. Mainly qualitative interviews were therefore conducted with rural dwellers involved in tourism related activities, between November and December 2018. The provincial government proved to take on an important role in increasing people’s human capital to generate employment... (More)
- The aim of this study was to analyse rural tourism as a tool for poverty reduction, by examining the role of the regulatory framework, including the public and the private sector; and how the participation in rural tourism activities shapes people’s livelihood outcomes in San Pedro de Colalao, Argentina. A case study was carried out, which sought to gain an in-depth understanding about people’s livelihoods, through the lens of the sustainable livelihoods framework. Mainly qualitative interviews were therefore conducted with rural dwellers involved in tourism related activities, between November and December 2018. The provincial government proved to take on an important role in increasing people’s human capital to generate employment opportunities, which have led to an additional income and therewith contribute to poverty reduction. However, the sustainability of such is debated, as these seem to be vulnerable to external threats. Additionally, a deficit involvement of the local government in providing infrastructure and protective measures, seems to have led to negative livelihood outcomes, including a restricted access to water and land. (Less)
- Abstract (Spanish)
- Turismo Rural y Reducción de Pobreza: Un Estudio de Caso de los Medios de Vida de la Población Rural en San Pedro de Colalao, Argentina
El objetivo de este estudio fue analizar el turismo rural como una herramienta para la reducción de la pobreza, examinando el rol del marco regulatorio, incluyendo los sectores público y privado. Así mismo el estudio exploró cómo la participación de pobladores rurales en actividades de turismo rural determina los medios de vida de las personas en San Pedro de Colalao, Argentina. Para desarrollar este objetivo, se llevó a cabo un estudio de caso, con el cual se buscaba obtener una comprensión profunda de los medios de vida de las personas, a través del marco de medios de vida sostenibles. Así, se... (More) - Turismo Rural y Reducción de Pobreza: Un Estudio de Caso de los Medios de Vida de la Población Rural en San Pedro de Colalao, Argentina
El objetivo de este estudio fue analizar el turismo rural como una herramienta para la reducción de la pobreza, examinando el rol del marco regulatorio, incluyendo los sectores público y privado. Así mismo el estudio exploró cómo la participación de pobladores rurales en actividades de turismo rural determina los medios de vida de las personas en San Pedro de Colalao, Argentina. Para desarrollar este objetivo, se llevó a cabo un estudio de caso, con el cual se buscaba obtener una comprensión profunda de los medios de vida de las personas, a través del marco de medios de vida sostenibles. Así, se llevaron a cabo principalmente entrevistas cualitativas con pobladores rurales involucrados en actividades relacionadas con el turismo, entre noviembre y diciembre del 2018. Uno de los hallazgos importantes fue que el gobierno provincial demostró desempeñar un rol importante en el aumento del capital humano de las personas, para generar oportunidades de empleo, lo que ha dado lugar a un ingreso adicional y con ello contribuye a la reducción de la pobreza. Sin embargo, la sostenibilidad de estas oportunidades es debatible ya que estas son vulnerables a amenazas externas. Además, el déficit de la participación del gobierno local en el suministro de infraestructura y medidas de protección, ha dado lugar a resultados negativos en los medios de vida, incluyendo el acceso restringido al agua y a la tierra.
Palabras clave: turismo rural; marco de medios de vida sostenibles; diversificación de medios de vida; reducción de pobreza; estudio de caso; desarrollo rural; San Pedro de Colalao; Argentina (Less)
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- Ahlberg Bamert, Brita Kristin LU
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- organization
- course
- MIDM19 20191
- year
- 2019
- type
- H2 - Master's Degree (Two Years)
- subject
- keywords
- rural tourism, sustainable livelihood framework, livelihood diversification, poverty reduction, case study, rural development, San Pedro de Colalao, Argentina
- language
- English
- id
- 8975967
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- 2019-10-17 14:20:18
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abstract = {{The aim of this study was to analyse rural tourism as a tool for poverty reduction, by examining the role of the regulatory framework, including the public and the private sector; and how the participation in rural tourism activities shapes people’s livelihood outcomes in San Pedro de Colalao, Argentina. A case study was carried out, which sought to gain an in-depth understanding about people’s livelihoods, through the lens of the sustainable livelihoods framework. Mainly qualitative interviews were therefore conducted with rural dwellers involved in tourism related activities, between November and December 2018. The provincial government proved to take on an important role in increasing people’s human capital to generate employment opportunities, which have led to an additional income and therewith contribute to poverty reduction. However, the sustainability of such is debated, as these seem to be vulnerable to external threats. Additionally, a deficit involvement of the local government in providing infrastructure and protective measures, seems to have led to negative livelihood outcomes, including a restricted access to water and land.}},
author = {{Ahlberg Bamert, Brita Kristin}},
language = {{eng}},
note = {{Student Paper}},
title = {{Rural Tourism and Poverty Reduction. A Case Study of the Rural Population's Livelihoods in San Pedro de Colalao, Argentina}},
year = {{2019}},
}