An ecosystem approach to small-scale fisheries through participatory diagnosis in four tropical countries |
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| Institution: | 1. WorldFish, P.O. Box 500, Penang 10670, Malaysia;2. Australian National Centre for Ocean Resources and Security (ANCORS), University of Wollongong, NSW 2522, Australia;3. Research Center for Society and Culture, Indonesian Institute of Sciences, Jakarta, Indonesia;4. Center for Coastal and Marine Resources Management, Bogor Agricultural University, Indonesia;5. Research Center for Marine and Fisheries Socio-Economics, Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries, Jakarta, Indonesia;6. Stockholm Resilience Centre, Stockholm University, SE-106 91 Stockholm, Sweden;7. Geography, College of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Exeter, EX4 4RJ, United Kingdom;8. Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies, James Cook University, Townsville, QLD 4810, Australia;9. WorldFish, SEARCA, Los Baños, Laguna 4031, Philippines;10. University of Dar es Salaam, PO Box 35091, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania;11. Marine and fisheries product processing and biotechnology, Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries, Jakarta, Indonesia;12. WorldFish, P.O. Box 438, Honiara, Solomon Islands;1. Wageningen University, The Netherlands;2. University of the Philippines in the Visayas, Iloilo City, Philippines;1. Newcastle University, School of Marine Science and Technology, NE1 7RU, UK;2. Institute of Marine Sciences, Dar es Salaam University, Zanzibar, Tanzania;1. Institute of Marine Sciences, The University of Auckland, Private Bag 92019, Auckland, New Zealand;2. School of Environment, The University of Auckland, Private Bag 92019, Auckland, New Zealand;1. Graduate School of Coastal and Marine Resources Management, Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Sciences, Bogor Agricultural University, Indonesia;2. Department of Aquatic Resources Management, Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Sciences, Bogor Agricultural University, Indonesia;3. Department of Marine Sciences and Technology, Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Sciences, Bogor Agricultural University, Indonesia;4. Department of Forest Resources Conservation and Ecotourism, Forestry Faculty, Bogor Agricultural University, Indonesia;5. Center for Coastal and Marine Resources Studies, Bogor Agricultural University, Indonesia;1. Department of Fisheries and Water Resources, University of Energy & Natural Resources, P. O. Box 214, Sunyani, Ghana;2. Centre for Blue Governance, University of Portsmouth, Richmond Building, Portland Street, Portsmouth, PO1 3DE, UK |
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| Abstract: | Participatory diagnosis is an approach to identify, prioritize and mobilise around factors that constrain or enable effective governance and management in small-scale fisheries. Diagnostic frameworks are mostly designed and used for systematic scientific analysis or impact evaluation. Through participation they also have potential to guide contextually informed improvements to management in practice, including transitions to contemporary forms of governance like the ecosystem approach to fisheries (EAF)—the focus of our study. We document and critically reflect on participatory diagnosis processes and outcomes at sites in Indonesia, Philippines, Solomon Islands and Tanzania. These sites were part of an international project on the implementation of the EAF and differed widely in institutional and operational contexts. The Participatory Diagnosis and Adaptive Management framework and the “issue radar” diagnosis map were used to identify, evaluate and address factors associated with navigating management transitions towards the EAF. We found that many challenges and priority actions identified by participants were similar across the four study countries. Participants emphasized habitat restoration, particularly mangrove rehabilitation, and livelihood enhancement. The importance of strengthening governance entities, networks and processes (e.g., harmonization of policies, education and awareness of policies) was also a prominent outcome of the diagnosis. Site-specific factors were also explored together with the differing views among stakeholders. We conclude that diagnosis frameworks are indeed useful tools for guiding management transitions in fisheries, particularly where they enable flexibility in approaches to diagnosing problems and applying solutions to local contexts. |
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| Keywords: | Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries Fishery management Governance Participatory framework Stakeholders Transformation |
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