Harvesting Prosperity:A Situational Analysis of Exploring Rural Tourism for Employment Generation and Rural Advancement in Bangladesh

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· 발행기관 : 영남대학교 박정희새마을연구원
· 수록지 정보 : 새마을학연구 / 8권 / 2호 / 77 ~ 102페이지
· 저자명 : Junaed Rahim

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Bangladesh has a predominantly rural setting where 68.49% of the population lives in rural areas. Although Bangladesh has made remarkable progress in reducing rural poverty, rural employment generation has still become a major concern for development thinkers. In this regard, rural tourism could play a vital role in rural employment generation in Bangladesh. Rural tourism, although promising, lacks significant attention in policy-making within Bangladesh. There remains a discernible absence of emphasis on rural tourism within national tourism policies. Learning from successful models in various Asian countries such as Malaysia, India, China, and Nepal, this study examines the transformative roles played by rural tourism in boosting local economies and generating employment opportunities. Insights are derived from these models, emphasizing the socio-economic impacts of rural tourism, including income generation, employment prospects, and poverty reduction. Through a review of existing literature and practical observations, the study underscores the conceptual dimensions of rural tourism, defining it as a movement from urban to rural settings for the purpose of experiencing nature, culture, and rural life. The study discusses potential roles and strategies for promoting the integration of rural tourism into Bangladesh's development paradigm, focusing on infrastructural development, agro-tourism linkages, and community involvement in rural tourism initiatives. Furthermore, the study highlights the economic benefits of rural tourism, including infrastructure enhancement, agricultural connections, and the ‘My Village My Town’ approach. This approach aims to bring urban facilities to rural areas while preserving local culture and heritage. The research examines the best practices and successful case studies from various Asian countries, showcasing the significant contributions of rural tourism to economic growth, community development, and employment generation.
In conclusion, the study emphasizes the immense potential of rural tourism as a catalyst for rural development in Bangladesh. It proposes strategies to harness this potential, stressing the importance of community participation, infrastructural development, and government support as critical elements for a successful rural tourism framework. Overall, this research aims to shed light on the largely untapped potential of rural tourism in Bangladesh and provides recommendations for leveraging this sector for economic growth and community development in rural areas.

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