Shimoni–Vanga Joint Co-Management Area Governance Assessment (Kenya)
11/2025
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Study
This governance assessment analyses participation, transparency, accountability and equity within seven Beach Management Units managing the Shimoni–Vanga Joint Co-Management Area in Kwale County, Kenya. Using the ELINOR tool, focus group discussions and policy analysis, it identifies governance gaps, institutional challenges and priority actions to strengthen community-based marine management and support effective implementation of LMMAs and OECMs.