Evaluation of social and ecological outcomes of fisheries co-management in Tam Giang Lagoon, Vietnam

摘要: Evaluation is considered crucial for every co-management system to improve its outcomes, modify implementation, celebrate achievements and achieve long term effectiveness. This study evaluates the social ecological outcomes of newly created fisheries in Tam Giang Lagoon, Vietnam. The data was gathered from six fishing communities included a survey (n = 252), 12 focus groups in-depth interviews with fishers 15 resource managers, policy makers, experts practitioners. investigates changes associated presence system. Although there insufficient evidence conclude that an increase fish yield lagoon since commenced mid-2000s, measurable improvement stocks no further collapse fishery. has contributed considerable reduction violation regulations conflict between resources users. However, these positive were reported only some parts lagoon. indicated if compliance not achieved, especially number Chinese Lu (a bottom trap) controlled effectively, fishery degradation may recur future. Consistency improvements government policies practices support community handling violators enforcing regulations, are vital future