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Whale Watching Worldwide - Report Released!
24 June 2009
Report commissioned by the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) and carried out by Economists at Large shows that, in 2008, more than 13 million people took part in whale watching around the world, generating US$2.1 billion in tourism expenditure.
A decade of whale watching - the global industry in 2008, new report by EcoLarge
22 April 2009
A report commissioned by the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) and undertaken by Economists at Large over the past year is nearing completion, and will be the most comprehensive review of global whale watching tourism since 2001.
Economists at Large - economists without borders
2 March 2009
Economists at Large are increasingly 'economists without borders', with consultants having been involved in projects in Indonesia and Laos. As well as this, for the current global whale watching project, EcoLarge has a team of economists working across four continents and speaking ten languages.
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Economists at Large - economists without borders
In late 2008 and early 2009, Economists at Large consultants have been involved in projects in Indonesia and Laos, working on projects in forestry, urban development, ecosystem services and sustainable development. For these projects, EcoLarge has worked with international and local NGOs, Government departments, local communities and international institutions.
As well as this, an international team of eleven associates across four contintents, speaking ten languages is currently in the final stages of preparing the Worldwide Whale Watching report, commissioned by the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) and due for release in the coming months. This report will be the most comprehensive global review of whale, dolphin and porpoise watching tourism since 2000.
We look forward to continuing our internationally focused work as we continue to build our expertise.