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Welcome to AWEI short articles —your gateway to insightful, accessible content exploring wildlife economies across Africa.
Our articles are designed to inform, engage, and inspire readers interested in the sustainable use of wild species, wildlife enterprise, community development, and policy innovations that shape the wildlife economy. Explore diverse perspectives, practical examples, case studies, and the latest trends influencing how responsible wildlife use contributes to conservation and development
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Towards transformative wildlife economies
Ms Lydia Daring BhebeIn April, I attended the 72nd General Assembly (GA) of the International Council for Game and Wildlife Conservation…
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The role of mopane worms and termites in alleviating poverty in rural South Africa
Ndidzulafhi Innocent SinthumuleSouth Africa’s Limpopo province borders Zimbabwe, Botswana and Mozambique. It is one of the poorest provinces in the…
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Young professionals working in conservation: The Business of Conservation Conference 2026
Ms Klarine EngelbrechtI recently had the opportunity to speak at the BCC as part of a panel of young professionals…
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More articles on Africa’s wildlife economy. AWEI's concise articles offer stakeholders in Africa's biodiversity economy sector and the general public reliable information, analysis, and recommendations.
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A BioSWOT Tool for the Wildlife Economy?
In the early 2000s, IUCN and the IFC were involved in an interesting initiative to establish a biodiversity business financing initiative for Africa. Known as the Kijani Initiative, the aim was to...
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Introducing the African Wildlife Economy Institute at Stellenbosch University
31 Dec 2018 Africa’s wildlife is under threat from persistent rural poverty and rising urban prosperity in the face of systemic shortcomings in governance and management. Wildlife habitats are...