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The Evolution of Polycentric Governance in the Galapagos Small-Scale Fishing Sector
Renato Cáceres1, Jeremy Pittman2, Mauricio Castrejón3
1Faculty of Environment, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON, Canada. r2cacere@uwaterloo.ca.
Environmental Management
|May 18, 2022
Summary
Understanding governance networks is key for resilient small-scale fisheries. This study reveals crucial players and structures for effective collaboration in the Galapagos fishery sector.
Area of Science:
- Fisheries Science
- Ecology
- Social Science
Background:
- Small-scale fisheries face complex environmental and human-driven challenges.
- Effective governance requires collaboration across diverse scales and administrative levels to avoid mismatches.
- Understanding network structures is vital for fostering alliances in dynamic fishery systems.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the governance network of the Galapagos small-scale fishery.
- To identify key actors and network configurations promoting collaboration.
- To explore factors influencing the robustness of the governance system.
Main Methods:
- Descriptive statistics
- Exponential Random Graph Models (ERGMs)
- Qualitative data analysis
Main Results:
- Identified significant players within the Galapagos fishery governance network.
- Revealed specific network configurations essential for collaboration.
- Highlighted the propensity for cross-sectoral reciprocity and triad formation.
Conclusions:
- Network analysis provides insights into collaborative potential.
- Key actors and network structures are critical for governance robustness.
- Findings support strategies for enhancing collaboration in small-scale fisheries.
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