Economic Impact Calculator

Protected Areas Tourism

• 68 Protected Areas managed by KWS
• Multiple Tourism Circuits under development
• Regional Tourism Distribution across all provinces
• Seasonal Tourism Patterns tracked and optimized

Employment Creation

• Direct Employment in parks and reserves
• Indirect Employment in hospitality sector
• Rural Job Creation in remote areas
• Community Employment through conservancies

State Department for Tourism (SDT)

• Tourism policy development and implementation
• International tourism marketing
• Tourism infrastructure development
• Private sector engagement

State Department for Wildlife (SDW)

• Wildlife conservation policy
• Protected area management
• Human-wildlife conflict management
• Conservation finance

Direct Impacts

• Park entrance fees
• Accommodation revenue
• Tour operator earnings
• Transport services

Indirect Impacts

• Supply chain benefits
• Local procurement
• Infrastructure development
• Financial services

Induced Impacts

• Employee spending
• Community investments
• Local business growth
• Rural development

Revenue Sources

• Government Funding: Budget allocation from Treasury
• Tourism Revenue: Park fees and concessions
• International Funding: Donor and development partners
• Private Sector: Corporate partnerships and CSR

Expenditure Areas

• Operations: Park management and ranger salaries
• Infrastructure: Roads, facilities, and equipment
• Community Benefits: Benefit-sharing programs
• HWC Compensation: Wildlife damage payments