Institutional thinking in fisheries governance: broadening perspectives | Land Portal

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Date of publication: 
December 2012
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ISBN / Resource ID: 
AGRIS:US201400176504
Pages: 
309-315

Institutional thinking has long been central to fisheries governance. Defined in its most generic form as structural constraints that provide regularities, reduce uncertainties and shape people's interactions, institutions create an enabling or controlling environment for specific governing actions and decisions to take place. Over the years, fisheries governance has relied heavily on the creation and evolution of institutions, especially those related to property rights and access rules. A growing body of literature is calling, however, for a broader notion of institutions that can deal with the social, cultural and historical aspects of fisheries, including meanings and values, trust, and norms. This review highlights recent changes and emerging trends, relevant to addressing current challenges in fisheries governance and promoting sustainability.

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Chuenpagdee, Ratana
Song, Andrew M

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