Entrepreneurial Wildlife Exploitation in Sub-Saharan Africa

After reading this chapter, you should be able to:

Comprehend the history and state of conservation of wildlife areas in sub-Saharan Africa;

Identify and understand entrepreneurial opportunities of the African wildlife;

Understand the dual role of tourism in terms of the protection and commercialization of African wildlife resources;

Identify the main obstacles to local communities benefiting more from wildlife resources;

Understand the nature of the impact of the media industry on the African wildlife; and

Understand the role of international organizations and institutions in protecting the African wilderness.