International Tourism and Local Economic Development in Kasese District, Uganda.
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2012-08
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Kampala International University, College of Economics and Management Sciences .
Abstract
The study was prompted by the need to explore International Tourism and
Local Economic Development in Kasese District, Uganda. The main objective of the
research was to investigate the relationship between International tourism and Local
economic development in Kasese District, Uganda.
A sample of 120 households selected to participate in the study in nine
villages of Kasese district. Data collected through structured questionnaires and
target respondent was the household head. Out of 120 questionnaires administered,
114 questionnaires were returned completed, representing a response rate of 95
percent.
Data was analysed using descriptive statistics and correlation, which helped to
explain the relationship between international tourism and local economic
development. Findings of the research showed that international tourism had no
significant effect on local economic development in Kasese.
The researcher therefore concluded that even though tourism would possibly
lead to local economic development that may not be realized unless there is proper
infrastructure in place, such as good road network, sports facilities, catering
services, hotels and accommodation services. The researcher therefore
recommended that for Kasese district to be able to benefit from international tourism
there is need to have in place adequate infrastructural and human resource facilities
that would attract more tourists into the region.
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A thesis presented to the College of Higher Degrees and Research
Kampala International University Kampala, Uganda in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree Master of Business Administration.
Keywords
International Tourism, Economic Development, Local, Kasese District, Uganda