Scaling the governance barrier
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2006
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The research focus is on conditions that enable effective governance of coastal resources (complex interactions of natural environments with decision-making at multiple levels) to address gaps in information, knowledge, and theory as a means to generate practical insights. It investigates good governance of natural resources by building a comparative, cross-cultural, collaborative study of learning communities. Evidence shows that grassroots participation is essential to manage resources for multiple values and outcomes such as market efficiencies, community development, sustainability, adaptability, and ecological health. This paper outlines proposed research.
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IDRC Final Report
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GOVERNANCE, RESEARCH METHODS, CAPACITY BUILDING, COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION, RESOURCES MANAGEMENT, POLICY MAKING, PARTICIPATORY RESEARCH, COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT, CANADA, FAR EAST ASIA, NORTH AND CENTRAL AMERICA