Socio-economic monitoring assessment of coastal management in the Colihaut, Dublanc and Bioche villages of Dominica

"This study seeks to monitor impacts of present and proposed development with a view to ensure sustainable use of the resource base of the Colihaut, Dublanc, and Bioche communities along the west coast of the Commonwealth of Dominica. Report findings will assist coastal managers in monitoring the socio - economic impacts of development; increase stakeholder awareness of the importance of the resource base; identify demands for alternative livelihoods; and encourage stakeholder participation in decision - making. This rapid socio - economic assessment profiles the characteristics of user groups and their coastal activities as well as analyzes their perceptions regarding coastal resources and surrounding development"--Executive summary. 2009 CoRIS (Coral Reef Information System) Library Public Domain 1930