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African Wildlife Economy Information Hub
The Wildlife Economy Info Hub contains short articles, policy briefs, research papers, and information on relevant events. It is maintained by the African Wildlife Economy Institute (AWEI) of Stellenbosch University.
The African Wildlife Economy Institute promotes an inclusive, diversified, and thriving wildlife economy across Africa by connecting research, policy, and practice to advance conservation and community well-being.
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Elephant culling debate is about governance, not activism
The elephant culling debate is about governance, not activism. Piet...
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Who benefits from wildlife conservation in Africa? The potential role of property rights
Who benefits from wildlife conservation in Africa? Usually not the...
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Upholding standards, building partnerships: The future of hunting in South Africa
Reflections on SABHSSA and AWEI's 2026 Best Practice Workshop: why...
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Namib Desert Oils: How Namibia's harshest landscape produces the finest skincare
Namib Desert Oils cold-presses !Nara, marula, mongongo and Kalahari melon...
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What the 2026 SADC Summit means for the SADC wildlife economy
The 46th SADC Summit never mentioned wildlife, yet its UNIVISA...
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Conservation Beyond Aid: George Ayittey’s Classical Liberalism
Classical liberal conservation offers Africa a self-sustaining alternative to donor...
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Events
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Fountainhill Estate 10th Research Symposium
The Fountainhill Estate 10th Research Symposium showcases the latest conservation-related research taking place in the...
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AWEI Pathways Retreat
Charting the way forward for the African Wildlife Economy Institute Stakeholders are most welcome. Interested...
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African Wildlife Consultative Forum 2026
The 24th African Wildlife Consultative Forum (AWCF) hosted by the Wildlife Division of the United...
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2nd African Wildlife Economy Colloquium
Implementing the Global Biodiversity Framework through Africa’s Wildlife Economy
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