A systems approach for the sustainable development of coastal-rural regions

Alice Guittard, Ebun Akinsete, Phoebe Koundouri (), Rachel Tiller and Peter Viaene

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Abstract: Tools and approaches to support evidence-based policy making and strategic planning are central to achieving long term sustainable development. In particular, where coastal communities are concerned, their complex nature demands methods capable of capturing a holistic picture of the socio-ecological interactions at play. This paper presents a system approach, combining qualitative and quantitative methodologies – participatory stakeholder engagement tools with system dynamic modeling – within a co-creation process, in order to identify problems and set up evidence-based business roadmaps and policy actions. These actions are focused on coastal-rural synergies and cross-sectoral collaborations in order to drive coastal-rural regions towards a sustainable future. The paper outlines the process by which researchers work collaboratively with local stakeholders to co-produce business roadmaps and policy actions, to be used as strategic guideline for local development.

Keywords: system thinking; systems dynamics; cross-sectoral collaborations; stakeholder engagement; coastal-rural development (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O1 O2 Q1 R1 Z13 Z18 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2022-01
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