Coastal data and information management for integrated coastal management: The role of IODE

Desiderius C.P. Masalu

Marine Policy, 2008, vol. 32, issue 4, 544-550

Abstract: Coastal zones are characterized by large concentrations of population, unique and vital ecosystems, and many industrial and other economic activities on land and at sea. The many and diverse activities result in different types of conflicts of use and access to resources in coastal areas. This calls for integrated management of coastal zones. However, successful integrated coastal management must be supported by reliable data and information that will lead to informed decision-making and planning. The International Oceanographic Data and Information Exchange (IODE) network which is a project of the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) of UNESCO is playing a key role in capacity building for ocean and coastal data and information management in Africa. Currently, about 25 data and information centers have been established in coastal African countries through these efforts. These data and information centers should support effective management of coastal zones.

Keywords: Data; Information; Management; Decision-making (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2008
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