Research
AWEI's Research page showcases research outputs from the AWEI Community to enhance understanding and foster innovative ideas in the African wildlife economy sector, promoting a sustainable and inclusive wildlife economy across the continent.
The latest research from the AWEI community
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Wild Meat Value Chain Integration Systems: Opportunities for Value Chain Formalisation and Scaling in Africa
Dr Wiseman Ndlovu…Establishing a legal, safe and sustainable wild meat sector promises to potentially reduce demand for illegally sourced meat...
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Driving Triple-Bottom-Line Value: Networks and Impacts in South Africa's Emerging Game Meat Industry
Dr Wiseman Ndlovu…The current game meat industry value chain analysis focuses primarily on individual firm analysis, production costs and mapping...
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A theory of change to improve conservation outcomes through CITES
Dr Michael 't Sas-Rolfes…Here we articulate the implied theory of change (ToC) underpinning the design and operation of CITES (Convention on...
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Unlocking opportunities for meaningful participation of land reform beneficiaries in the wildlife economy
Dr Siviwe Shwababa…Land reform is a key social justice movement across the world, typically focused on agricultural land uses. However...2025Research -
The Bolts and Nuts for Achieving Sustainable Wild Meat Global Value Chains Governance: A Theoretical Framework
Dr Wiseman NdlovuThis paper proposes a theoretical framework designed to analyse the governance dynamics of wild meat global value chains...
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Acceptability of shooting at suspected criminals in protected areas
Lovemore Sibanda…Using military-type strategies and equipment to conserve wildlife, also known as militarised conservation, is a highly contested approach...
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Supporting business functions influencing the formalization of charcoal business in Tanzania
Mr William Marandu…Charcoal business, production, and sustainability are all under the control of government regulations. In Tanzania, the entire charcoal...
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The diverse socioeconomic contributions of wildlife ranching
Candice Denner…The diverse socioeconomic contributions of wildlife ranching are increasingly recognized as a vital element of sustainable development, particularly...
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Playing the CITES game: Lessons on global conservation governance from African megafauna
Dr Michael 't Sas-Rolfes…Abstract Growing awareness and concern over environmental issues has been accompanied by a proliferation of international environmental agreements...
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Drivers of hunting and photographic tourism income to communal conservancies in Namibia
Mr Joseph Goergen …Hunting and photographic tourism provide ecosystem services that can facilitate conservation. Understanding factors influencing how tourism industries generate...
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Systematic review of the impact of restrictive wildlife trade measures on conservation of iconic species in southern Africa
Christina Hiller…Trade restrictions are often advocated and implemented as measures to protect wild species threatened by overexploitation. However, in...
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Leveraging free trade to boost Africa’s wildlife economies through wild-harvested products
Dr Wiseman NdlovuThe intra-Africa trade of wild products presents a unique intersection of economic opportunity and environmental conservation. With the...
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More research on African wildlife economies from the African Wildlife Economy Institute Community
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Wild Plant Value Chain Analysis of Combretum Micranthum, Opuntia Tuna, and Aloe Ferox
ByMs Mame Diarra Sarrarrow_forward2022 -
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Discussion Paper on Kenya’s Wildlife Economy
ByMs Elizabeth Gitari-MitaruDr Francis VorhiesSue SynmanDaudi Sumbaarrow_forward2021 -
Coastal blue carbon stocks in Tanzania and Mozambique - Support for climate adaptation and mitigation actions
ByDr Francis Vorhiesarrow_forward2021 -
Wild assumptions? Questioning simplistic narratives about consumer preferences for wildlife products
ByAmy HinsleyDr Michael 't Sas-Rolfesarrow_forward2020 -
Increase Success and Effectiveness of Mangrove Conservation Investment
ByDr Francis Vorhiesarrow_forward2018 -