Co-gestão das áreas de protecção marinha : caso do Santuário de Quilaléia, no Posto Administrativo de Quirimba

Abstract

The present work seeks to understand the strategies of the actors in the operationalization of the partnership as well as to identify the opportunities and constraints that arise in the management process of the Quilaléia marine sanctuary, in the Administrative Post of Quirimba, Cabo Delgado Province. For its realization, it comprised several stages, namely: The elaboration of the research project, literature review, field work, data analysis and preparation of the final work. Data collection comprised two phases, namely, the collection of written data on the subject under study and the realization of fieldwork with the application of semi-structured interviews, direct observation at the place of study and informal conversations. The study confirms the hypothesis raised because there is a centralization of management initiatives for the Sanctuary by Empresa Arquipélago das Quirimbas Lda. Causing local institutions to lose their influence and local knowledge is not valued in the process. The study recommends the creation of a representative body for the management of the Quilaléia Sanctuary. This process should be preceded by the creation of capacity for negotiation and consultation at the community level, through the dissemination of information about the rights, duties and responsibilities of each actor in the process. This will enable frequent dialogue, income sharing, clarification of the roles of stakeholders and the development of common policies and strategies.