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A framework for results‐based management in fisheries
Author(s) -
Nielsen Kåre Nolde,
Aschan Michaela Maria,
Agnarsson Sveinn,
Ballesteros Marta,
Baudron Alan,
Borges Maria de Fátima,
Campos Aida,
Chapela Rosa,
Daníelsdóttir Anna Kristín,
Erzini Karim,
Gregersen Ólavur,
Holm Petter,
Lucchetti Alessandro,
Margeirsson Sveinn,
Mendes Hugo Vilela,
Olsen Petter,
Rangel Mafalda,
Sala Antonello,
Santiago José Luis,
Sigurðardóttir Sigríður,
Silva Cristina,
Sykes Daryl,
Viðarsson Jónas Rúnar,
Virgili Massimo,
Wise Laura,
Fernandes Paul George
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
fish and fisheries
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.747
H-Index - 109
eISSN - 1467-2979
pISSN - 1467-2960
DOI - 10.1111/faf.12257
Subject(s) - documentation , incentive , flexibility (engineering) , business , knowledge management , fisheries management , computer science , process management , resource (disambiguation) , fishery , economics , management , fishing , microeconomics , biology , programming language , computer network
We present a framework for results‐based management ( RBM ) of commercial fisheries. The core idea of RBM is to reduce micromanagement by delegating management responsibility to resource users. The RBM framework represents an industrial organization approach to co‐management and comprises three defining processes, conducted by three independent “agents”: (i) an “authority” defines specific and measurable and achievable objectives (outcome targets, OT s) for the utilization of fisheries resources, (ii) resource user organizations (termed “operators”) take responsibility for achieving these OT s and provide documentation that (iii) allows independent “auditors” to evaluate the achievement of OT s. Using incentive mechanisms, notably deregulation, RBM grants operators the flexibility to develop and implement innovative and cost‐effective ways to achieve OT s. The feasibility of implementing RBM in five European fisheries was investigated in cooperation with relevant stakeholders through artificial planning processes and computer simulations. The operators involved were enthusiastic, and new management plans were drafted based on the framework. These included socioeconomic OT s in addition to traditional stock objectives, encompassing an ecosystem approach. Several issues are in need of further research to consolidate the approach and prepare the ground for practical implementation, including: the specification of the legal and regulatory framework required to underpin RBM , details of transitional arrangements when shifting towards RBM (including cost‐sharing) and the development of necessary organizational capacity for operators. Initially, we therefore envisage the framework being applied to high‐value single‐species fisheries, with a limited number of participants, which are adequately represented by a competent organization.