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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Local management and governance improve natural resource incomes of communal conservancies in Namibia
ByMr Joseph GoergenM.P. LouisK.F. KellnerG.J. RoloffM. LindequeJ.L. Belantarrow_forward2025 -
A conflict of visions: Ideas shaping wildlife trade policy toward African megafauna
ByDr Michael 't Sas-RolfesJennifer Goodenarrow_forward2024 -
Assessment of the Framework for Tourism Revenue Sharing Schemes in Uganda.
ByDr Taddeo Rusokearrow_forward2023 -
Buffer Crops Farming against Wild Animal Damage on Crops in Uganda
ByDr Taddeo Rusokearrow_forward2023 -
Opportunities and challenges in the commercialisation of medicinal plants used in village chicken health management
ByRanganai ChidemboDr Wiseman NdlovuMarizvikuru MwaleOlusegun ObadireJoseph Francisarrow_forward2023 -
Ethnoveterinary Practices for Indigenous Poultry Health Management by Smallholder Farmers
ByDr Wiseman NdlovuNyambeni Ronald MudimeliMarizvikuru MwaleTshianeo Mellda NdouOla Segun ObadireJoseph Francisarrow_forward2023 -
Importance of private and communal lands to sustainable conservation of Africa's rhinoceroses
ByDr Hayley ClementsDave BalfourEnrico Di Mininarrow_forward2023 -
Witsand Report – A pilot wildlife enterprise baseline assessment of Moodie’s Farm
ByDr Wiseman NdlovuMr Reinhard Bonke NyandireMs Savanna StraussMs Deborah VorhiesDr Francis VorhiesMs Beverley Wynnearrow_forward2023 -
Opportunities in Mine Action for Mainstreaming of Environmental Protection and Conservation
ByEmily Crystiearrow_forward2023 -
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Lessons from COVID-19 for wildlife ranching in a changing world
ByDr Hayley ClementsDr Matthew ChildLehman LindequeKyra LunderstedtProf Alta De Vosarrow_forward2022