RESEARCH DISCUSSION PAPER Number 4 October 1994 PROMOTING COMMUNITY-BASED TOURISM DEVELOPMENT Why, What and How? by Caroline Ashley and Elizabeth Garland Directorate of Environmental Affairs Ministry of Environment and Tourism Private Bag 13306 Windhoek, Namibia This series of Research Discussion Papers is intended to present preliminary, new, or topical information and ideas for discussion and debate. The contents are not necessarily the final views or firm positions of the Ministry of Environment and Tourism. Comments and feedback will be welcomed.