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Annex 2
CHARACTERISTICS TO DEFINE/DESCRIBE WISE PRACTICES
The following list of characteristics to define/describe wise practices was compiled during the initial phase of the electronic discussion (February-March 1999) that followed the CSI pilot project leaders workshop (UNESCO-Paris, 30 Nov. - 4 Dec. 1998) :
LONG-TERM BENEFIT: The benefits of the activity are still evident 'x' years from now and they improve environmental quality.
CAPACITY BUILDING AND INSTITUTIONAL STRENGTHENING: The activity provides improved management capabilities and education for the stakeholder groups as well as knowledge and efforts to protect the local coastal/marine environment.
SUSTAINABILITY: The activity adheres to the principles of sustainability. (The extent to which the results will last and development continue once the project/programme has ended).
TRANSFERABILITY: Aspects of the activity can be applied to other sites, in or outside of the country.
CONSENSUS BUILDING: The activity should benefit a majority of the stakeholder groups, whilst bearing in mind that in some cases certain under-privileged groups may need to be treated as special cases.
PARTICIPATORY PROCESS: Transparent participation of all the stakeholder groups as well as the involvement of individuals is intrinsic to the process.
EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT COMMUNICATION PROCESS: A multidirectional communication process involving dialogue, consultation and discussion is needed to attain awareness.
CULTURALLY RESPECTFUL: The process values local traditional and cultural frameworks while also challenging their environmental validity.
GENDER AND/OR SENSITIVITY ISSUES: The process accounts for the many aspects of gender and/or other sensitive issues.
STRENGTHENING LOCAL IDENTITIES: The activity provided a sense of belonging and self-reliance at various levels.
LEGAL NATIONAL POLICY: the activity adheres to current government environmental, economic, legal and social policies.
REGIONAL DIMENSION: The activity should embody the regional economic, social and environmental perspective.
HUMAN RIGHTS: The activity should provide freedom to exercise fundamental human rights.
DOCUMENTATION: The activity and the lessons learnt have been well documented.
EVALUATION: The activity has been tested to determine the extent to which 'integrated coastal management' has been achieved and/or wise practice characteristics utilized.