It is expected that the management plan will be approved under current legislation and implemented.
Significant Participation of Indigenous Peoples
Not applicable.
Capacity - Building Component
The grantee's capacity in project administration will increase during the project cycle because of the extended assistance the members will receive from competent and experienced volunteers.
Policy Influence
The project management process revealed that institutional responsibilities were not clear in the marine environment and this adversely impacted on the completion of the management plan. This project indirectly brought to the fore the need for a rationalisation of management responsibilities in the marine environment, because of the plethora of agencies that are working in that area.
Project sustainability
The project was implemented by using a participatory process which meant that there was representation from all major stakeholders including the local Constituency Council and the main and relevant departments of government. At a management level some more work is required to ensure that there is sustainability.
The project was also able to introduce new and improve old infrastructure. The navigation buoys were installed; the demarcation buoys were sources but not installed; the jetty was repaired; and solar lights were installed on the jetty. All of these were essential for strengthening and establishing the livelihoods options for the community.
Finally, as soon as the management plan is finalised and approved, it will provide the basis for long-term sustainability.
Emphasis on Sustainable Livelihoods
The project will establish the management structure and systems required for the sustainable utilization of the resources of Laborie Bay. Existing livelihoods options will be made sustainable and new options will be identified.
Notable Community Participation
The success of the project is dependent on effective consultations with all stakeholders throughout the project implementation phase. Various modalities will be used to engage the community and stakeholders during this phase of the project.
Linkages gef projects
There were no linkages.
Promoting Public Awareness of Global Environment
There will be a significant increase in public awareness during project implementation as the basis for enhanced community participation.
Gender Focus
There will be no focus on gender, except that the project will ensure that there is equity in access to benefits and contributions.
Replication of project activities
This will be easy because the project documents and results are well documented. A case study is a distinct possibility in the near future.
Planning gef grant
To be determined.
Planning non gef grant
To be determined.
Project Results
This project achieved results at several levels as follows: (i) "A plan for the integrated management of the Laborie Bay that includes: a vision and objectives; specific management regulations and guidelines; and specifications was drafted for review and for consideration of fusing the coastal plan with the terrestrial plan; (ii) Recommendations towards and preliminary design of an institutional arrangement that ensures that local stakeholders are fully involved were approved; (iii) a funding proposal was drafted for accessing funds for augmenting the number of solar lights and building a small interpretive facility was prepared; (iv) a detailed plan for the development of village yachting, which included design and specifications for mooring buoys, navigation buoys, lighting system, and the design of a management system was prepared; (v) a more functional jetty with a new section for dinghies and solar powered lights is now available and supports tourism and fishing activities; (vi) increased awareness of the current and potential contribution of sustainable uses of the Laborie Bay to economic development and livelihoods; and (vii) increased awareness of and support for the development of nature-based livelihoods in Laborie, among national institutions and policy-makers.?
During project implementation, 14 persons were employed (5 women and 9 men) in areas such as surveys, procurement, jetty repair, installation of solar lights, catering, and diving. The total income earned was US$38,148 (women ? US$13,890; men ? US$24, 258).
Three men received training in diving and working under water in installing and maintaining water markers.
The primary lessons learned included the following:
(i) Political change can have adverse impacts on projects, in particular when the change in government brings about the re-configuration of Ministries and the redeployment of staff to other departments. This means that the time spent informing and building partnerships was wasted, contributing to a slow project implementation pace;
(ii) Where there are significant infrastructure works to be built or repaired, it is best to acquire the skills of a professional who can give more accurate figures during the project design phase. This will obviate the need to ask for budget amendments;
It is more difficult and complex to arrive at a consensus for the management of the commons (.e.g. the coastal zone) when lines of responsibilities are not clear and when there is insufficient knowledge of the areas of responsibilities of each agency by each agency.
