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Summary of Local Economic Impact of Nature-Based Tourism in Uganda Using LEWIE-LITE Model

This report analyzes the economic impacts of tourism on Uganda’s protected areas—Queen Elizabeth National Park (QENP) and Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (BINP)—using the LEWIE-LITE model. The methodology employs a social accounting matrix (SAM) to measure direct and indirect economic impacts, including local job creation, household income generation, and revenue sharing.

Key findings include:

• Economic Multipliers: An additional dollar spent by tourists generates $2.03 in local GDP at QENP and $0.37 at BINP due to park fees’ leakage at BINP.
• Distribution of Benefits: Poor households receive only 3% (QENP) or 13.5% (BINP) of tourism benefits, reflecting limited access to formal employment and capital.
• Revenue Sharing: A $100 increase in community revenue sharing boosts local GDP by $245 at QENP and $120 at BINP, demonstrating equitable economic returns.
• Growth Projections: Tourism expansion could generate up to $5.1 million in additional household income at QENP and $2 million at BINP, surpassing current park budgets.

Recommendations to maximize local economic benefits:

1. Strengthen revenue sharing programs to target poorer households.
2. Promote local sourcing and hiring in tourism-linked businesses.
3. Expand skills and entrepreneurship training for local workers.

The LEWIE-LITE model offers policymakers user-friendly simulations to evaluate scenarios like increased tourism, improved revenue sharing, and complementary interventions, providing a cost-effective tool for sustainable tourism development. Limitations include simplified assumptions, though practical for short-term analysis and decision-making.