Abstract:
The study title socio economic impact of tourism was conducted at Oromia regional state Bale
zone at specific area bale national park. The purpose of the study was to assess the socio
economic impact of the tourism. The study populations were selected using non-probability
sampling technique, which is purposive or judgmental sampling. Researcher prefers to use
judgmental sampling system to get actual information about socio economic impact of tourism;
52 respondents were selected purposively. Data was collected from respondents using
questionnaire and analyzed quantitatively by using descriptive statistics such as percentage and
table. After all data was collected and analysis was done, the finding was come up with the
result that fauna and flora are main tourism attraction. Besides tourism has both positive and
negative socio-economic and socio cultural impact on local community.income, job opportunity,
experience , cultural exchange and infrastructural development were the main benefits of
tourism according to the study. Based on the finding result, researcher able to draw a conclusion
that tourism has impact on socio cultural and socio economic aspects of the local community.
Finally, recommendation is forwarded for concerning bodies to take their own part in
implementing the intervention.
