Participation and fisheries management in Costa Rica: From theory to practice |
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Authors: | Marco Antonio Quesada Alpízar |
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Institution: | aDepartment of Marine Affairs, University of Rhode Island, Washburn Hall, Kingston, RI 02881, USA |
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Abstract: | Participatory fisheries management has been increasingly proposed as a useful management approach to address fisheries problems. However, the criteria regarding its applicability and measures of success still seem unclear. This study reviews the main concepts and theory behind two participatory resource-management approaches and compares them to the reality of fisheries management in Costa Rica. The analysis shows that while the implementation of a participatory approach in fisheries management should be encouraged, it is essential to keep in mind the possible limitations these approaches have. Furthermore, it seems important to improve institutional coordination and develop social, legal and economic policies that will allow the state, together with coastal communities, to contribute in an effective way to fisheries management. |
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Keywords: | Costa Rica Co-management Community-based management |
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