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Research Approach Faculty of Natural Resources and Agricultural Sciences Socioeconomic Impacts of Tourism on the Rural People of Azad Kashmir - A case study of Rawalakot and Banjonsa in Azad Kashmir Faisal Khan Department of Urban and Rural Development Master’s Thesis • 30 HEC Rural Development and Natural Resource Management - Master’s Programme Uppsala 2013 Socioeconomic Impacts of Tourism on the Rural People of Azad Kashmir - A case study of Rawalakot and Banjonsa in Azad Kashmir Faisal Khan Supervisor: Martin Paju, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Department of Urban and Rural Development. Examiner: Kjell Hansen, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Department of Urban and Rural Development. Credits: 30 HEC Level: Second cycle, A2E Course title: Master’s thesis in Rural Development and Natural Resource Management Course code: EX0681 Program/education: Rural Development and Natural Resource Management – Master’s Programme Place of publication: Uppsala Year of publication: 2013 Cover Picture: Author Online publication: http://stud.epsilon.slu.se Key Words: Social impact, economic impact, tourism development, household, tourism in Azad Kashmir, local community, Banjonsa, Rawalakot Abstract This study aims to investigate the socio economic impacts of tourism on the people of two villages including Rawalakot and Banjonsa situated in Azad Kashmir. The researcher used a qualitative research technique for a field data collection. A total of 28 respondents were interviewed in both villages for obtaining the required information. The research findings show that tourism development has significant socio-economic impact on the people of study villages. Tourism created the work opportunities as well as improved infrastructure of the two villages. In contrast, tourism also brought some negative economic impacts like increasing land prices, high rent, and high prices of essential commodities. The tourism also encouraged some socio-cultural impacts on the people of study areas in the form of changes in family structure, relationship among the community people and dressing style etc. Keywords: Social impact, economic impact, tourism development, tourism in Azad Kashmir, local community, household, Banjonsa, Rawalakot Page 3 Table of Contents Abstract ................................................................................................................................................... 3 List of Tables ........................................................................................................................................... 9 Chapter Two .............................................................................................................................................. 9 Chapter Four ............................................................................................................................................. 9 List of Figures ........................................................................................................................................ 10 Chapter Four ........................................................................................................................................... 10 Chapter Five ............................................................................................................................................ 10 Abbreviations and Glossary .................................................................................................................. 11 Acknowledgment .................................................................................................................................. 12 Chapter One: Introduction to Research ................................................................................................ 13 Research Background.............................................................................................................................. 13 1.2 Problem Statement ........................................................................................................................... 14 1.3 Thesis Objective and Research Questions ........................................................................................ 15 1.3.1Thesis Objective .......................................................................................................................... 15 1.3.2 Research Question ..................................................................................................................... 15 1.4 Thesis Outline .................................................................................................................................. 15 Chapter Two: Research Approach ......................................................................................................... 17 2.1 Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 17 2.2 Research Methodology – case study ............................................................................................... 17 2.3 Research Paradigm ......................................................................................................................... 17 2.4 Research Method .............................................................................................................................. 18 2.4.1 Sampling Procedure ....................................................................................................................... 19 2.4.2 Sample Size .................................................................................................................................... 19 Page 4 2.4.3 Semi-Structured Interview ............................................................................................................. 20 2.4.4 Ethical Considerations .................................................................................................................... 22 2.5 Data Interpretation and Analysis ...................................................................................................... 22 2.6 Summary ......................................................................................................................................... 23 Chapter Three: Review of Literature .................................................................................................... 24 3.1 The Concept of Household .............................................................................................................. 24 3.2 The Concept of Economic Growth ................................................................................................... 25 3.3 Development of Tourism ................................................................................................................. 26 3.4 Tourism Impacts .............................................................................................................................. 27 3.4.1 Tourism Economic Impacts ............................................................................................................ 28 3.4.1.1 Employment and income generation ..................................................................................... 28 3.4.2 Social and cultural Impacts ............................................................................................................ 29 3.4.2.1 Improvement of quality of life ................................................................................................ 30 3.4.2.2 Tourism Impacts on Family Values and Structure .................................................................. 30 3.4.2.4 Tourism Impacts on Ethical Behavior ...................................................................................... 31 3.5 Summary ......................................................................................................................................... 32 Chapter Four: Case Study ...................................................................................................................... 32 4.1 Introduction: Azad Kashmir Overview ............................................................................................. 33 4.2 Azad Kashmir at a Glimpse ............................................................................................................. 33 4.2.1 Azad Kashmir History ..................................................................................................................... 33 4.2.2 Azad Kashmir Geography and Climate ........................................................................................... 34 4.2.3 Azad Kashmir Demography ............................................................................................................ 35 4.2.4 Government of Azad Kashmir and its Political Structure ............................................................... 35 4.2.5 Azad Kashmir Economy .................................................................................................................. 35 Page 5 4.2.6 Azad Kashmir Employment ............................................................................................................ 36 4.3.1 Attraction of Tourism in Azad Kashmir .......................................................................................... 36 4.3.2 Azad Kashmir and Tourism ............................................................................................................ 37 4.3.3 Tourism Policies in Azad Kashmir..................................................................................................
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