Table 2.6. Performance indicators.
|
Equity |
1. |
Role of fishers in management |
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The degree of influence that fishers |
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2. |
Access to marine resources |
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The individual access that fishers have | |
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3. |
Fair distribution of fishing gears |
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The division of (expensive) fishing gears | |
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4. |
Economic equality |
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The distribution of income (disparities) | |
|
Efficiency |
5. |
Communal decision-making |
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The degree to which villagers are able |
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6. |
Ease of entry into the fishery |
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The costs and/or fees that need to be | |
|
7. |
Control over access to fishery |
^> |
The ability of people to define who is | |
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8. |
Compliance with fisheries rules |
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The degree to which people adhere to | |
|
Social Sustainability |
9. |
Family well-being |
^> |
Degree of well-being in terms of |
|
10. |
Income |
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The rise or decline in income | |
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11. |
Tradition of collective action |
^> |
The occurrence of communal activities | |
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12. |
Discussion of village issues |
^> |
The degree to which village issues are | |
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13. |
Community harmony |
^> |
The lack or occurrence of conflicts in the | |
|
Biological |
14. |
Marine resource health |
^> |
The state of resources in terms of coral |
|
15. |
Fish catch |
^> |
The amount and size of fish caught |
Assessment of social sustainability
Social sustainability refers to the level of stability and cohesion in the village in political,
social, and economic terms. When the village economy or political structure is under stress, it
may affect local management institutions. On the other hand, the existence of a healthy and
legitimate local institution may minimize negative social impacts of economic and political
stress. Indicators of social cohesion e.g., community harmony and the level of collective action,
were used as indicators for social sustainability. Family well-being and income of villagers
were measured as indicators of economy-related well-being or stress. The level of public
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