A legal pluralism perspective on coastal fisheries governance in two Pacific Island countries

Livelihoods and Fisheries Governance in a Contemporary Pacific Island Setting

Inshore marine resources play an important role in the livelihoods of Pacific Island coastal communities. However, such reliance can be detrimental to inshore marine ecosystems. Understanding the livelihoods of coastal communities is important for devising relevant and effective fisheries management strategies. Semi-structured household interviews were conducted with householders in Langalanga ...

Urban Governance in Pacific Island Countries: Advancing an Overdue Agenda

Over the past decade there has been an evident shift in the attitudes of Pacific peoples, governments and donors to the continued urbanisation of the region and the serious challenges emerging as a result. While not denying the obvious needs of rural development, and the connection rural poverty has with the pace and character of urban development, the region’s cities are clearly, and belatedly...

Integrated coastal zone management with a good governance approach (Kish Island case example)

 The purpose of this study was to develop good governance indicators and criteria, evaluate good governance in integrated management of Kish, and provide strategies to promote integrated management of coastal areas with good governance approach. To accomplish these goals, firstly, by explaining the subject literature and reviewing the research background, an integrated coastal zone management m...

A profile of diabetes in Pacific Island Countries and Territories.

AIM To examine the available evidence about the epidemiology, health, social, and economic impact of diabetes in Pacific Island Countries and Territories (PICTs). METHODS We conducted a systematic review of the peer-reviewed literature published in English from January 1990 to January 2014, and relevant technical reports. RESULTS A total of 1548 articles were identified of which 35 studies ...

‘Pooled regional governance’ in the island Pacific? Lessons from history