Rapid Situation Analysis: a hybrid, multi-methods, qualitative, participatory approach to researching tourism development phenomena

Koutra, Christina

doi:10.1080/09669582.2010.497221

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“…Typically, the analysis of those on the ground allows for a more in-depth and defined understanding of the crisis and opportunities in relation to destination recovery and tourism development. RSA interprets and consolidates the feedback from local participants which, when shared back with the community, allows for reflection, ownership and transformation (Koutra, 2010). As a result, the trustworthiness, representation and reliability of the research increased; as data is reviewed through probing questions with those providing the information.…”

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“…Drawing upon evidence emerging from a longitudinal cohort study conducted in The Gambia over 21 monthsbetween November 2014 and July 2016, this paper reports on fieldwork undertaken in informal settings using a Rapid Situation Analysis (RSA) as the research methodology. The RSA is "a hybrid, participatory, bottom-up [qualitative and interpretative] research approach" (Koutra, 2010(Koutra, , pp.1016. Typically, the analysis of those on the ground allows for a more in-depth and defined understanding of the crisis and opportunities in relation to destination recovery and tourism development.…”

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‘No Ebola…still doomed’ – The Ebola-induced tourism crisis

Novelli

Burgess

Jones

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Annals of Tourism Research

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A B S T R A C TMany recent crisis and disasters affecting tourism have been studied, but few explicitly explore health related crisis in developing countries. This study analyses the effect of the Ebola Virus Disease Epidemic (EVDE) on The Gambia, where, despite no reported cases, EVDE had devastating consequences. A Rapid Situation Analysis is used to gain insights into responses to the EVDE, encompassing interviews with key stakeholders, field observations and follow up meetings with those involved in managing the crisis over 21 months. A crisis and disaster framework is used to understand the challenges encountered. Findings highlight the importance of consumer perception and preparedness and management failures' consequences, contributing to the broader debate on the indirect threat of epidemics on tourism in developing countries.

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Section: Methodsmentioning

confidence: 99%

‘No Ebola…still doomed’ – The Ebola-induced tourism crisis

Novelli

Burgess

Jones

et al. 2018

Annals of Tourism Research

545

358

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“…A hybrid research method named rapid situation analysis (RSA) was designed based on elements borrowed from Rapid Rural Appraisal (RRA) 2 and Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA). 3 That was partly due to limitations of "both RRA and PRA which handicap their application to tourism" (Koutra 2010(Koutra , p. 1021. Optimal ignorance was omitted in the research because the "'saturation' approach was adopted where data collection ceased when a certain pattern of repetition occurred" (Koutra 2010(Koutra , pp.…”

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Capacity Building through Socially Responsible Tourism Development

Koutra

Edwards

2012

Journal of Travel Research

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Tourism was introduced in Elmina and Cape Coast, Ghana, Africa, in the late 1980s in part to assist in the reduction of poverty. However, more than 15 years later, the sector has not developed to the extent needed to significantly reduce poverty. A participatory approach to research indicated that the cause was a lack of capacity building. Existing definitions of capacity building are complex and elusive and so far it has not been used as a development objective but as a measurement to realize short-term results. A new clearer definition of capacity building is proposed that is based on the concept of four types of capital: social, human, physical, and financial. It is contended that this definitional clarification allows capacity building to be measured and assessed and therefore legitimately used as a development objective

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“…This argument has special cognisance with Elmina, given the variety of stakeholders involved in the industry and the need to give a "voice" to the poor (Koutra, 2010).…”

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Tourism and Poverty Reduction: An Interpretation by the Poor of Elmina, Ghana

Holden

Sonne²,

Novelli

2011

Tourism Planning & Development

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Over the past decade, academic research into the use of tourism as a contributor to poverty reduction has grown considerably; however, there are few insights on how the poor perceive the connections between poverty and tourism. Based upon interpretive and participatory fieldwork with the poor of Elmina in Ghana, this paper explores their understanding and constructions of poverty and how they comprehend tourism as a provider of alternative livelihood opportunities. It emerged that poverty is understood as a multi-dimensional construct, including low and irregular incomes, depletion of natural resources, a lack of access to social assets and educational opportunities, and denial of meaningful participation in society. At a time of structural readjustment in Elmina's economy, the potential of tourism to enhance livelihoods and reduce poverty is high, but remains hindered by major barriers to entrepreneurship development and employment within the sector, which is worsened by the lack of access to credit, exclusion from decision-making, poor skills and excessive bureaucracy. It became evident that a focus on the use of tourism for macroeconomic gains will not necessarily benefit the poor. They need to be included in tourism policy and practice, not only as a target group, but also in participatory mechanisms to ensure the appropriate use of tourism for poverty reduction. It is argued that it is only through a better understanding of poor people's experiences of poverty, that tourism can be used more meaningfully as a strategy for its alleviation.

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Rapid Situation Analysis: a hybrid, multi-methods, qualitative, participatory approach to researching tourism development phenomena

Cited by 19 publications

References 19 publications

‘No Ebola…still doomed’ – The Ebola-induced tourism crisis

‘No Ebola…still doomed’ – The Ebola-induced tourism crisis

Capacity Building through Socially Responsible Tourism Development

Tourism and Poverty Reduction: An Interpretation by the Poor of Elmina, Ghana

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