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The impact of tourism on rural livelihoods in the Dominican Republic's coastal areas

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Tourism has rapidly grown in the Dominican Republic in recent years. This paper evaluates the impact of tourism on rural livelihoods through a survey conducted in 23 coastal communities covering a range of tourism levels and types. Tourism generally has a positive impact as measured by increased household income and job satisfaction. Personal and community characteristics, such as knowledge of a second language, young age, and predominance of domestic and day-trip tourism, are the most important factors in determining tourism-related employment in the studied communities. Policy implications for pro-poor tourism are discussed, followed by a cautionary note on tourism-induced population displacements.

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  • Yolanda Leon, 2007. "The impact of tourism on rural livelihoods in the Dominican Republic's coastal areas," Journal of Development Studies, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 43(2), pages 340-359.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:jdevst:v:43:y:2007:i:2:p:340-359
    DOI: 10.1080/00220380601125214
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    1. World Bank, 2000. "Dominican Republic : Social and Structural Policy Review, Volume 1," World Bank Publications - Reports 15152, The World Bank Group.
    2. World Bank, 2000. "Dominican Republic : Social and Structural Policy Review, Volume 2," World Bank Publications - Reports 15155, The World Bank Group.
    3. World Bank, 2002. "A Review of Gender Issues in the Dominican Republic, Haiti and Jamaica," World Bank Publications - Reports 15311, The World Bank Group.
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