Fisheries cooperative organization and sustainable development in the rural community
Journal Title: Journal of Intercultural Management - Year 2013, Vol 5, Issue 1
Abstract
Fishing cooperatives are located in areas characterized by basing its economyon natural resource use. This representation suggests the need to implement practicesthat contribute to economic, social and ecological region.This paper presents preliminary results of research aimed at identifying the impact offishing cooperatives in sustainable development of the region. The collection of data wasconducted through observation and semi-structured interviews.The findings suggest that in Sinaloa there are fishing cooperatives facing problemsresulting from overfishing, overcapacity of fishing fleets, increased fishing population andpoaching, the unclear definition of fisheries property rights and fisheries management,among others. Even though, the government provides support to solve them but theyare insufficient.From the above it is concluded that the situation of the fishing cooperatives and thecommunities where they operate, has become a social problem that cannot be solvedwithout the participation and involvement of stakeholders and is required to form acommon front to improve economic, social and environmental development by joiningefforts with the government and the people of a community.
Authors and Affiliations
Marcela Contreras Loera, Urszula Żuławska
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