A tool to navigate overlaps in fragmented ocean governance

Julia A. Ekstrom, Oran R. Young, Steve D. Gaines, Maria Gordon and Bonnie J. McCay

Marine Policy, 2009, vol. 33, issue 3, 532-535

Abstract: Implementation of marine ecosystem-based management requires improved understanding of existing governance, including gaps and overlaps resulting from fragmented management. Focusing on overlaps, this paper presents a technique using text analysis to assist in the identification of agencies and laws involved in overlaps from a system perspective. The overlaps analysis uses term frequency counts on ocean laws and regulations in conjunction with relevant agency authority. Such information delivered in a transparent user-friendly presentation can help policymakers and other constituents of ecosystem-based management to find existing overlaps as a step to facilitate improved coordination.

Keywords: Ecosystem-based; management; Overlap; Marine; law; Jurisdiction (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2009
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