Public sector perspectives and policy implications for the Pitons Management Area World Heritage Site, St. Lucia

摘要: St. Lucia faces numerous challenges associated with striking a balance between its economic and conservation goals respect to the Pitons Management Area (PMA) World Heritage Site. Among various stakeholders, public sector, which largely constitutes administrative authorities representing general public, plays an instrumental role in site management. They are primarily responsible for policy formulation as well provision of fiscal incentives funds assist maintenance site. Based on qualitative inquiry approach, this study explored perspectives key persons among pertinent non-profit organizations. Semi-structured interviews were conducted local national representatives from sector. Results revealed that designation PMA Site has presented both opportunities management Findings strongly indicate integrity sustainability is at stake ...