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SUSTAINABLE FINANCING OF MPAs IN THE MEDITERRANEAN: A FINANCIAL ANALYSIS

Part 2 aims to collect information on management accounting. Each management component is
described via the amount of resources necessary for its implementation (as a percentage of the individual
resource). This analysis can help MPA managers identify weaknesses and strengths in MPA management
and hence locate where additional efforts are needed. The four basic management components identified
are presented in
Figure 6.

Figure 6: MPA management components

They are detailed as follows:
 Administrative organisation and planning; this includes general management
activities (accounting and financial management, office and infrastructure
maintenance, human resources management, communication with stakeholders,
etc.). It also involves participative processes to develop and monitor implementation
of management plans and business plans, and management effectiveness
assessments (Bovarnick et al., 2010).
 Administrative support for stakeholder engagement (training, seminars,
meetings and communication tools); this component addresses communication
needs to inform the general public and stakeholders. Some investments are
necessary to strengthen local stakeholder organisations and institutions. Some of
these costs are related to the drawing up of contracts and to negotiation processes to
set up contract rules and to ensure proper functioning of enforcement mechanisms
(control of user behaviour, sanctions and conflict resolution).
 Knowledge acquisition and environment monitoring; monitoring is required to
follow environmental performance on the field as well as to provide the basis for
further adaptation. Specific data acquisition and information is needed regarding the
baseline and potential benefits of the MPA. Studies are necessary to identify priority
areas and criteria for the representativeness of the MPA and its connectivity with

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