Publication: Protection, Participation, and Public Awareness : Indonesia Coral Reef Rehabilitation and Management Project
Date
2001-03
ISSN
Published
2001-03
Author(s)
Kuehnast, Kathleen
Abstract
The Indonesia Coral Reef Rehabilitation
and Management Project (COREMAP) is the first operation
supported by the World Bank to focus exclusively on coral
reef ecosystems. COREMAP is being implemented in 10
provinces over 15 years, during which period the communities
are given incentives, training, and resources to protect the
coral reefs. Social Development best practice elements
identified in this project were: 1) Participatory processes
in preparation and implementation; 2) Institutionalized
mechanisms for decentralized implementation; and 3) Ongoing
monitoring and evaluation of social development outcomes by
the government and community. Specific lessons learned were:
Participation of local communities in project design builds
sustainability and leads to greater ownership. Creating
partnerships between local universities and NGOs supports
project implementation. Capacity building on the local level
enable communities to participate in ecosystem management.
Establishing conflict resolution mechanisms facilitates
access of different user groups to natural resources.
Citation
“Kuehnast, Kathleen. 2001. Protection, Participation, and Public Awareness : Indonesia Coral Reef Rehabilitation and Management Project. Social Development Notes; No. 57. © World Bank, Washington, DC. http://openknowledge.worldbank.org/entities/publication/f7a54132-d42f-525e-9c35-d09d54311d4a License: CC BY 3.0 IGO.”