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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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Conservation Beyond Aid: George Ayittey’s Classical Liberalism
Classical liberal conservation offers Africa a self-sustaining alternative to donor...
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Can biology alone predict wildlife trade policy outcomes?
Biological evidence decides which species meet CITES criteria, but can...
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Mopane worms and the livelihoods that depend on them
As mopane worms grow scarce across Limpopo, the livelihoods, culture...
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Tourism and the Wildlife Economy: WTM Africa 2026 Panel
Read AWEI's report from the WTM Africa 2026 panel on...
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Sustainable wildlife use and the reptile skin trade: A global study
A global study of 71 million reptile skins asks whether...
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Normalising the sustainable use of wildlife
Roughly 30 to 60 elephants die in Africa daily. AWEI...
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Safe game meat: Why safety starts long before the plate
Exploring how biological hazards, chemical contaminants, and human behaviour shape...
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