Entrepreneurial wildlife exploitation in Africa: an Overview

After reading this chapter, you should be able to:
Comprehend the history and state of conservation of wildlife areas in sub-Saharan Africa;
Identify and understand entrepreneurial opportunities of the African wildlife;
Understand the dual role of tourism in terms of the protection and commercialization of African wildlife resources;
Identify the main obstacles to local communities benefiting more from wildlife
resources;
Understand the nature of the impact of the media industry on the African wildlife; and
Understand the role of international organizations and institutions in protecting the African wilderness.