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2.3 Case Study Format
Each of the 16 selected case studies follows a uniform format, consisting of two sections.
1. Framework Overview
Certain case studies are nested within a larger planning process and this report attempts to
contextualize and describe how these case studies fit into the “bigger picture”. In this report,
two integrated planning initiatives are reviewed:
• Australia’s Bioregional Planning;
• Scotland’s Integrated Coastal Zone Management Planning
Some socio-economic assessments are not necessarily a component of a national integrated
planning process, but are conducted by NGOs or industry as part of a large-scale project.
These assessments often follow established frameworks and/or methodologies. This section
also attempts to explain the “raison d’etre” and clearly outline the assessment procedures of
the following frameworks:
• Socio-economic Impact Analysis (SEIA)
• Global International Waters Assessment (GIWA)
• Socioeconomic Manual for Coral Reef Management (SocMon)
• OSPAR Quality Status Reports
• Large Marine Ecosystems (LME) 5 Module Approach
• U.S. Northwest Forest Plan
2. Practical Overview
This section provides in-depth examinations of real examples, i.e. already completed socioeconomic
overviews and/or assessments, and involves a particular focus on process in order
to tease out the specific data types, sources and gathering methods used. The “areas for future
consideration” component involves an evaluation of the study’s strengths and limitations as
related to a SECOA context, based primarily on our general impressions; however, where
available, those listed in the report itself were also included. The case studies are drawn from
examples of the integrated planning initiatives and frameworks listed above, as well as
relevant one-off studies.
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