—In summary, data adequacy assessment is required in order to determine data
availability, gaps, accessibility and suitability. This process could also lead to the first
step in the design of the data sharing mechanisms and product databases. In addition to '
that, innovative approaches for stakeholders’ participation, sUch as participatory research
where stakeholders, including government researchers, scientists, NGOs, industry and
other user groups take active role in various parts of the project. Environmental
aWareness and education program through formal and informal education
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good summary of different educational tools and materials relevant to _IÇZM with
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applicability for developing countries is provided in Milne et al. (2004). Links
be
maintained and communication must be encouraged betWeen partnershipsthrough good
coordination and transparency process, and well—defined instituti0nal arrangement and
gt$Vernance structure. An analysis of supporting legislation and legal}, System is also
needed to ensure legitimacy of the process and the project. Also, eXplonation of internal
sources
of
funding
to
implement the.
objectives,
long—term plan for project sustainability must be fulfilled. This includes
trainings for capacity building of pàrtnered organizations and
of. eXperts.
ÈirÏally, consideration of various forms of dissemination,
articles
scientific communities, web-based database and NGOs document for publicàand policy
briefs for policy makers is required. An… emphasis should also be put onfpublicoutreach
activities and working with media, as another effective means to influence
Acknowledgments
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present paper is a contribution from the ICAMS project (Integrated Coastal
Néä“Monitoring Systems), which been financed by grant from the Fodds’ànd
Agriculture Organization, FAO.
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