Abstract
A survey11The survey instrument is available as supplementary content in the research publication by Kaluma and Umar (2021) [1] was conducted with 64 respondents to examine the outcomes of participatory fisheries management in Mweru-Luapula fishery, northern Zambia [1]. The survey was complemented by five focus group discussions (FGDs) and two key informant interviews. The study evaluated the performance of Village Fisheries Management Committees (VFMCs), analysed participation of fishers in management activities and assessed fishers’ compliance to fisheries regulations. Ostrom's Eight Design Principles and White's Typology of Interests were employed in the analysis of VFMC Performance and Fishers’ participation respectively [2,3]. Descriptive statistics and content analysis were employed to analyse the quantitative and qualitative data respectively. Results show inadequate funding to the Department of Fisheries; capture of benefits and VFMC positions by local elites and weak enforcement of fisheries regulations. A nominal form of participation characterizes the co- management system and resource users are not engaged in decision- making. Besides inconsistent patrols by VFMCs and Department of Fisheries, results further show low compliance to the seasonal fish ban and persistent use of illegal fishing practices within the fishery.
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