The Dynamics of Co-Management and Social Capital in Protected Area Management—The Cardoso Island State Park in Brazil. (March 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Sessin-Dilascio, Karla; Prager, Katrin; Irvine, Katherine N.; de Almeida Sinisgalli, Paulo Antonio
• Is Part Of: World development. Volume 67(2015)
• Page Start: 475
• Page End: 489
• Publication Date: 2015-03
• Subjects: co-management -- social capital -- Brazil -- conservation units -- community involvement; Economic history -- 1990- -- Periodicals; Economic assistance -- Developing countries -- Periodicals; 330.9
• DOI: 10.1016/j.worlddev.2014.11.004
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0305-750X

Abstract

Highlights: We identify factors that facilitate co-management in protected areas. Participatory Advisory Council has central role for negotiating co-management. Rotating meeting location is essential for community involvement. A committed park director and sufficient staff are also crucial. Importance of temporal aspect for assessing co-management and social capital. Summary: Co-management, in combination with social capital, is expected to improve social–ecological outcomes in protected areas. This paper builds a model of how co-management and social capital are linked, and it investigates how they have changed over time. We emphasize that considering the temporal aspect is crucial for assessing co-management and social capital. The following factors were found to facilitate co-management: a Participatory Advisory Council as a negotiation arena that links with a community-based organization; rotating meeting location to encourage community involvement; a committed Park director and sufficient staff. A co-management process requires ongoing investment.