An ethnic endogenous development model in Otavalo-Imbabura, Ecuador

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This chapter presents a case study of the engagement of the Fakcha Llakta community in the ecological restoration of the Cascada de Peguche Forest Protected Area (Peguche Falls), and its role in an Indigenous culturalhistorical revival and in ecotourism activities in Imbabura province, Otavalo district, Ecuador. A change in their ethnic welfare status and the ‘environmental stewardship’role of the Fakcha Llakta have been evident after the Management Plan implementation in the 1990s. For implementing the Plan, a participatory and inclusionary Indigenous approach was used to improve the environment and the welfare of the community while empowering the ethnic group. The objective of the chapter is to examine the main autochthonous elements that have historically been embodied in the Ecuadorian Fakcha Llakta community and have been considered for implementing an ethnic-based development model to conserve cultural and natural assets. Attention is drawn to evidence of self-determination, ethnic empowerment and inclusionary actions that are critical for constructing an ethnodevelopment model. The relevance of (eco) tourism development for empowering the Indigenous community is also addressed. This chapter

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2017

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