Impacts of the Tagang programme on an indigenous Dayak community

The study assesses the impacts of the Tagang programme – a practice of preserving riverine fish species in the restricted area, for nature conservation and ecotourism development – on an indigenous community in Malaysia, using the empowerment framework. The data are collected from in-depth interview...

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Main Authors: Keling, William, Ho, P.L., Yap, CS Yap, Entebang, H.
Format: Journal Article
Published: 2021
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/88789
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author Keling, William
Ho, P.L.
Yap, CS Yap
Entebang, H.
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Ho, P.L.
Yap, CS Yap
Entebang, H.
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description The study assesses the impacts of the Tagang programme – a practice of preserving riverine fish species in the restricted area, for nature conservation and ecotourism development – on an indigenous community in Malaysia, using the empowerment framework. The data are collected from in-depth interviews with 27 key informants. Using thematic analysis, this study reveals three main themes – nature conservation, ecotourism development, and participation of local community. Through the Tagang programme, the river ecological system has improved. The village has enhanced community cohesion and collaboration, and developed new ecotourism activities for income generation. The indigenous Dayak community is empowered to lead and operate in the Tagang programme in their village which has resulted in positive economic, social, and environmental benefits.
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spelling curtin-20.500.11937-887892022-06-30T02:56:26Z Impacts of the Tagang programme on an indigenous Dayak community Keling, William Ho, P.L. Yap, CS Yap Entebang, H. The study assesses the impacts of the Tagang programme – a practice of preserving riverine fish species in the restricted area, for nature conservation and ecotourism development – on an indigenous community in Malaysia, using the empowerment framework. The data are collected from in-depth interviews with 27 key informants. Using thematic analysis, this study reveals three main themes – nature conservation, ecotourism development, and participation of local community. Through the Tagang programme, the river ecological system has improved. The village has enhanced community cohesion and collaboration, and developed new ecotourism activities for income generation. The indigenous Dayak community is empowered to lead and operate in the Tagang programme in their village which has resulted in positive economic, social, and environmental benefits. 2021 Journal Article http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/88789 10.1080/13032917.2021.1886954 restricted
spellingShingle Keling, William
Ho, P.L.
Yap, CS Yap
Entebang, H.
Impacts of the Tagang programme on an indigenous Dayak community
title Impacts of the Tagang programme on an indigenous Dayak community
title_full Impacts of the Tagang programme on an indigenous Dayak community
title_fullStr Impacts of the Tagang programme on an indigenous Dayak community
title_full_unstemmed Impacts of the Tagang programme on an indigenous Dayak community
title_short Impacts of the Tagang programme on an indigenous Dayak community
title_sort impacts of the tagang programme on an indigenous dayak community
url http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/88789