Graham, Jennifer and Sol, Noemi (2004) Rethinking governance, social conflict and livelihood choices: Stories from Prieto Diaz, Philippines. Digital Library of the Commons, Bloomington.
Full text not available from this repository. (Request a copy)Abstract
This paper explores the role of social networks, including relationships between traditional power holders and fisherfolk using banned fishing gears, in perpetuating social strife and unsustainable resource use in the Philippines. It argues that traditional governance institutions are building on "negative social capital" (Sol, 2003) to mitigate and reverse the many gains achieved during almost a decade of organized CBCRM efforts. The authors suggest emphasizing good governance based on understanding existing social networks and institutionalizing relationships that foster sustainable resource management and greater social equity.This paper analyses the link between the decisions and actions of the municipal authorities in Prieto Diaz and the eradication and then resurgence of certain types of illegal fishing gears, including baling (a fine mesh drag net) over an 8 year period (1996-2003). It argues that poor governance, through the misuse of power through vote buying and the manipulation of local conflicts for political purposes, has perpetuated illegal and unsustainable fishing methods and halted or reversed many of the gains achieved through a highly effective CBCRM program.
| Item Type: | Documents |
|---|---|
| Class Number: | 500.RET002 |
| Keywords: | Philippines, Resources Management, Governance, Fishing Communities, Livelihood, Conflict Management, Community Based Management, Fisheries Management, Conservation, Fishing Regulations, Fishing Gear, CPR |
| Subjects: | Right to Resources |
| Depositing User: | Jeeva ICSF Rajan |
| Date Deposited: | 18 Mar 2022 10:47 |
| Last Modified: | 18 Mar 2022 10:47 |
| URI: | http://icsfarchives.net/id/eprint/10310 |
Actions (login required)
 |
View Item |
