International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research

E-ISSN: 2582-2160   •   Impact Factor: 9.24

A Widely Indexed Open Access Peer Reviewed Multidisciplinary Bi-monthly Scholarly International Journal

Call for Paper Volume 7, Issue 3 (May-June 2025) Submit your research before last 3 days of June to publish your research paper in the issue of May-June.
Submit Research Paper Join as a Reviewer

Plagiarism is checked by the leading plagiarism checker TurnItIn

Call for Paper

Volume 7 Issue 3
May-June 2025

Submit your research paper

Indexing Partners
Academia Advanced Sciences Index Bielefeld Academic Search Engine CiteSeer DRJI Google Scholar Independent Search Engine & Directory Network ISI (International Scientific Indexing) Issuu Mendeley Research Networks
RefSeek ResearcherId - Thomson Reuters ResearchGate Scirus Scribd Semantic Scholar UTeM - Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka Wiki for Call for Papers WorldCat Zenodo

Mountain as a Source of Livelihood: A Qualitative Assessment of the Sustainability of Matopos Mountainous Region Tourism in the Economic Development for Local Citizens in Zimbabwe

Author(s) Dr. Sibangilizwe Maphosa, Munyaradzi Chikove, Thamsanqa Donga
Country Zimbabwe
Abstract The Matopos mountainous region in Zimbabwe is a treasure trove of natural beauty, rich cultural heritage, and diverse wildlife. This qualitative study explores the sustainability of tourism in the region and its impact on the economic development of local citizens. A mixed-methods approach was employed, combining in-depth interviews with local stakeholders, tourists, and community members, as well as observations and document analysis.
The findings indicate that tourism in the Matopos region has the potential to contribute significantly to the local economy, creating employment opportunities, generating income, and stimulating entrepreneurship. However, the study also reveals several challenges, including inadequate infrastructure, limited access to markets, and concerns about environmental degradation and cultural exploitation.
To ensure the sustainability of tourism in the region, the study recommends the implementation of community-based tourism initiatives, capacity-building programs for local entrepreneurs, and measures to protect the environment and cultural heritage. By adopting a participatory and inclusive approach, tourism can become a viable source of livelihood for local citizens, contributing to their economic empowerment and well-being.
Keywords mountainous region, livelihood, tourism, cultural heritage, environmental degradation, economic development:
Field Sociology > Tourism / Transport
Published In Volume 7, Issue 2, March-April 2025
Published On 2025-04-27
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i02.42174
Short DOI https://doi.org/g9gvc6
View / Download PDF File

Share this



E-ISSN 2582-2160
CrossRef

CrossRef DOI is assigned to each research paper published in our journal.

IJFMR DOI prefix is
10.36948/ijfmr

Downloads
Research Paper Format Copyright Permission Form and Undertaking Form Cover Page Vol 7 Isu 2Cover Page Vol 7 Isu 1Cover Page Vol 6 Isu 6

All research papers published on this website are licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License, and all rights belong to their respective authors/researchers.

CC-BY-SA Open Access

About IJFMR
Fees & Payment
Current Issue
Publication Archive 		Submit Research Paper
Track Submission Status
Publication Guidelines
Publication Ethics
Peer Review & Plagiarism 		Join as a Reviewer
Editors & Reviewers
Reviewer Referral Program
Get Reviewer Membership Certi. 		Website/Journal Policies
Usage Policy
Content Policies
Privacy Policy
Contact Us +91-9687-828-838 editor@ijfmr.com