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11.8.1.1
Sectoral Studies and Experts
The institutional methodologies for development of ICZMP will depend upon a variety of factors. If the problems are limited, one or two experts can be assigned to study
the problems and prepare a report. However, if the problems are manifold and complex, a number of sectors such as socio-economic and resource profile, geomorphology and coastal process, fishery and aquacultural forest and wildlife management,
agriculture, water resources, energy, industrial development, tourism, port and shipping, water supply, sanitation and environmental health, environmental pollution, regulatory measures and institutional aspects of environmental management etc. may have
to be studied and synthesized into one report. This cannot be completed by one or two
e~erts. It, therefore, necessary that once the sectors have been identified for study, it
may be appropriate to also identify the most appropriate experts who could understand the study in respect of specific sectors. Before sectoral studies are commissioned
to the experts, detailed instructions, including terms of reference and general guidelines for experts, may have to be worked out (DOD 1996).
11.8.1.2
Ministerial Coordination and Cooperation
In any case, it would be appropriate to establish and inter-agency/inter-ministeriall
inter-departmental steering committee vested with the authority for coordinating the
planning effort and promoting inter-ministerial operation. It should have the responsibility for overseeing and supporting the development of the plan and its subsequent
implementation. One of the important tasks of the steering committee would be to
consolidate the study prepared by different sectoral experts with a view to reducing
overlap and evolving a coordinated approach. It would also be necessary for the committee to review the draft report, and ensure overall consistency and uniform style in
the presentation, approach, data and conclusions. It should clearly lay down policy directions, advice and recommendation on the various aspects regarding the plan. The
inter-ministerial steering committee should hold periodic meetings of its experts and
review the draft chapters prepared by them generally following the outline and the
terms of reference provided for the study (DOD 1996).
11.8.2
An Agency for ICZM
An agency for ICZM should not be merely an authority for regulatory measures, but
also should work as an agency for development. Participatory approach is an important concept that the agency should promote at all levels.
11.9
Conclusions
ICZM combines development management and resources management. It considers,
coordinates and integrates the interests of all appropriate economic sectors. It is ac-
S. Ramachandran
11.8.1.1
Sectoral Studies and Experts
The institutional methodologies for development of ICZMP will depend upon a variety of factors. If the problems are limited, one or two experts can be assigned to study
the problems and prepare a report. However, if the problems are manifold and complex, a number of sectors such as socio-economic and resource profile, geomorphology and coastal process, fishery and aquacultural forest and wildlife management,
agriculture, water resources, energy, industrial development, tourism, port and shipping, water supply, sanitation and environmental health, environmental pollution, regulatory measures and institutional aspects of environmental management etc. may have
to be studied and synthesized into one report. This cannot be completed by one or two
e~erts. It, therefore, necessary that once the sectors have been identified for study, it
may be appropriate to also identify the most appropriate experts who could understand the study in respect of specific sectors. Before sectoral studies are commissioned
to the experts, detailed instructions, including terms of reference and general guidelines for experts, may have to be worked out (DOD 1996).
11.8.1.2
Ministerial Coordination and Cooperation
In any case, it would be appropriate to establish and inter-agency/inter-ministeriall
inter-departmental steering committee vested with the authority for coordinating the
planning effort and promoting inter-ministerial operation. It should have the responsibility for overseeing and supporting the development of the plan and its subsequent
implementation. One of the important tasks of the steering committee would be to
consolidate the study prepared by different sectoral experts with a view to reducing
overlap and evolving a coordinated approach. It would also be necessary for the committee to review the draft report, and ensure overall consistency and uniform style in
the presentation, approach, data and conclusions. It should clearly lay down policy directions, advice and recommendation on the various aspects regarding the plan. The
inter-ministerial steering committee should hold periodic meetings of its experts and
review the draft chapters prepared by them generally following the outline and the
terms of reference provided for the study (DOD 1996).
11.8.2
An Agency for ICZM
An agency for ICZM should not be merely an authority for regulatory measures, but
also should work as an agency for development. Participatory approach is an important concept that the agency should promote at all levels.
11.9
Conclusions
ICZM combines development management and resources management. It considers,
coordinates and integrates the interests of all appropriate economic sectors. It is ac-