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- Displacement: Local and indigenous communities were reportedly displaced when the park was created (Cernea & Schmidt-Soltau 2006: 1814; and 2003: 8).
- Livelihoods: Access to the park is restricted for local and indigenous communities. However, the zoning plan provides for specific areas around villages inside the park that are dedicated to the livelihood activities of local and indigenous communities (PAPACO 2010: 109-110).
- Conflicts: There is no reported conflict between park managers and communities. There are however reports of human-wildlife conflict (PAPACO 2010: 109), an issue that is being targeted by a major GEF-funded project (see above).
- Human rights abuses: There are no reports of human rights abuses.
- Income generating activities: Some of the tourism activities benefit a women’s association in Setté-Cama village, which provides catering and cleaning services. Some other local villagers are employed by the park as eco-guards and guides. Indirect employment, as fishing guides for instance, is also provided through tour operators (PAPACO 2010: 116-117).
- Presence of indigenous peoples: No reported indigenous presence.
- Prior consultation: There is no record of local communities being consulted prior to the park’s creation.
- Participation and consultation: Consultations with local and indigenous communities regarding the management of the park were reportedly conducted in 2010, and advisory committees were to be set up. However, according to an IUCN assessment, communities have not been involved in any final management decisions (PAPACO 2010: 115). Memoranda of understanding regarding co-management were drafted between WWF, WCS and villagers in 2009, but it is unknown whether these have been signed and validated (PAPACO 2010: 110).