Towards sustainable livelihoods: A study of the contributions and challenges in tourism handicraft trade in Ghana

Collins Dodzi Dzitse

doi:10.31822/jomat.2025-10-1-95

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Towards sustainable livelihoods: A study of the contributions and challenges in tourism handicraft trade in Ghana

Abstract

This study explores the dynamics of tourism handicraft trade in Ghana, shedding light on the contributions and challenges faced by individuals engaged in this economic activity. Drawing on the Sustainable Livelihood Framework and Principles of Pro-Poor Tourism, this study investigates how tourism handicraft trade serves as a multidimensional source of livelihood, impacting social, economic, and physical capital. Employing a qualitative research approach, this study collected data from 22 tourism handicraft traders in Cape Coast, Ghana, through in-depth interviews. This study reveals the transformative role of handicraft trade in advancing economic and educational opportunities and underscores tangible assets and financial resources as pivotal for sustainability. By embracing Pro-Poor Tourism principles, handicraft trade has emerged as an essential means of poverty reduction, livelihood improvement, and sustainable development, fostering social networks and cultural exchanges. However, persistent financial challenges necessitate external support, especially during off-seasons, financial stress, and increased costs. The study concludes with an emphasis on consistent stakeholders’ support, highlighting the need to navigate financial constraints and seasonal fluctuations to ensure the long-term sustainability of handicraft trade and livelihood support in the Cape Coast Metropolis and Ghana.

Keywords

Sustaining livelihoods, Tourism, Handicraft trade, Ghana, Pro-poor tourism

Sürdürülebilir geçim kaynaklarına doğru: Gana'da turizm el sanatları ticaretindeki katkılar ve zorluklar üzerine bir çalışma

Abstract

Bu çalışma, Gana'daki turizm el sanatları ticaretinin dinamiklerini araştırmakta ve bu ekonomik faaliyetle uğraşan bireylerin katkılarına ve karşılaştıkları zorluklara ışık tutmaktadır. Sürdürülebilir Geçim Çerçevesi ve Yoksul Yanlısı Turizm İlkeleri'ni temel alan bu çalışma, turizm el sanatları ticaretinin sosyal, ekonomik ve fiziksel sermayeyi etkileyen çok boyutlu bir geçim kaynağı olarak nasıl hizmet ettiğini araştırmaktadır. Nitel bir araştırma yaklaşımı kullanan bu çalışma, Gana'nın Cape Coast kentindeki 22 turizm el sanatları tüccarından derinlemesine görüşmeler yoluyla veri toplamıştır. Bu çalışma, el sanatları ticaretinin ekonomik ve eğitim fırsatlarının geliştirilmesindeki dönüştürücü rolünü ortaya koymakta ve sürdürülebilirlik için çok önemli olan maddi varlıkların ve finansal kaynakların altını çizmektedir. Yoksul yanlısı turizm ilkelerini benimseyen el sanatları ticareti, yoksulluğun azaltılması, geçim kaynaklarının iyileştirilmesi ve sürdürülebilir kalkınmanın temel bir aracı olarak ortaya çıkmış, sosyal ağları ve kültürel alışverişleri teşvik etmiştir. Ancak, süregelen mali zorluklar, özellikle sezon dışı dönemlerde, mali stres ve artan maliyetler nedeniyle dış destek gerektirmektedir. Çalışma, Cape Coast Metropolü ve Gana'da el sanatları ticaretinin ve geçim kaynağı desteğinin uzun vadeli sürdürülebilirliğini sağlamak için finansal kısıtlamaların ve mevsimsel dalgalanmaların üstesinden gelme ihtiyacını vurgulayarak tutarlı paydaş desteğine vurgu yaparak sonuçlanmaktadır.

Keywords

Sürdürülebilir geçim kaynakları, Turizm, El sanatları ticareti, Yoksul yanlısı turizm, Gana

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Towards sustainable livelihoods: A study of the contributions and challenges in tourism handicraft trade in Ghana

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Sürdürülebilir geçim kaynaklarına doğru: Gana'da turizm el sanatları ticaretindeki katkılar ve zorluklar üzerine bir çalışma

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