Sustaining the useful life of network governance: life cycles and developmental challenges

Imperial, Mark T.; Johnston, Erik; Pruett-Jones, M. A.; Leong, Kirsten M.; Thomsen, Jennifer

doi:10.1002/fee.1249

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“…Informal networks and shadow networks are an important mechanism for the redundancy of network ties. Such latent ties can be re‐activated and, in some instances, re‐purposed (Imperial et al, ). In Jamaica, joint membership on advisory committees, boards, and projects played a role in establishing and maintaining network ties.…”

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Examining horizontal and vertical social ties to achieve social–ecological fit in an emerging marine reserve network

Alexander

Armitage

Carrington

et al. 2017

Aquatic Conservation

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Most MPA networks are designed only with ecological processes in mind to increase their conservation utility. However, since MPA networks often involve large geographic areas, they also affect and involve multiple actors, institutions, and policy sectors. A key challenge when establishing an effective MPA network is to align the ‘social system’ with the biophysical MPA network (the ‘ecological system’). This challenge is often denoted as ‘social–ecological fit’. Facilitating collaborative social interactions among various actors and stakeholders (social connectivity) is equally as important as accomplishing ecological connectivity. New analytical approaches are required to effectively examine this ‘social’ dimension of fit. An emerging marine reserve network in Jamaica and the recent invasion of Indo‐Pacific lionfish are used as a case study to: (1) examine the extent to which horizontal and vertical social ties bring local and national actors together to collaborate, coordinate, and share knowledge; and (2) assess the extent to which different attributes and features of such multilevel social networks may enhance or inhibit particular aspects of social–ecological fit. Findings suggest that multilevel linkages have played the greatest role in relation to enhancing fit in the marine reserve network in the context of the recent lionfish invasion. However, the long‐term propensity of the multi‐actor and multilevel networks to enhance social–ecological fit is uncertain given the prevalence of weak social ties, lack of a culture of information sharing and collaboration, and limited financial resources.

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Section: Discussionmentioning

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Examining horizontal and vertical social ties to achieve social–ecological fit in an emerging marine reserve network

Alexander

Armitage

Carrington

et al. 2017

Aquatic Conservation

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“…; Weber ; Levi‐Faur ; Imperial et al . ). However, attempts to statistically analyze stakeholder interactions and involvement in such processes over time are often limited to multiple‐stage surveys (e.g.…”

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Stakeholder involvement in collaborative regulatory processes: Using automated coding to track attendance and actions

Scott

Ulibarri

Scott

2018

Regulation & Governance

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Regulation increasingly mandates collaborative approaches to increase stakeholder input and streamline approval processes. However, understanding how to maintain stakeholder involvement over the course of a long collaborative process is vital to optimize effectiveness. This paper observes more than 700 stakeholders involved in developing and implementing a dam operating license over 16 years. We use text mining and Bayesian hierarchical modeling to observe meeting attendance and recorded actions in meeting minutes. We find that involvement decreased after the initial planning phase, but steadily increased through license development and implementation. After the regulatory mandate to consult with external stakeholders dissolved, overall attendance declined while attendance stability increased, meaning that the non‐mandatory stage involved a smaller cadre of dedicated actors. This indicates that high‐performing mandated stakeholder involvement processes rely on a constrained group of conveners to sustain interaction and have less turnover than what might be expected given existing evidence from grassroots involvement; assumptions about group dynamics based on involvement in grassroots processes may lead to improper predictions about who will participate, and how, in processes where stakeholder involvement is mandated.

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“…Similarly, Imperial et al . () describe how governance efforts must make periodic changes over the course of their life cycles in order to sustain their useful life. Understanding the many different ways that collaboration may be influenced improves our ability to intentionally harness its potential.…”

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Understanding leadership in a world of shared problems: advancing network governance in large landscape conservation

Imperial

Ospina

Johnston

et al. 2016

Frontiers in Ecol & Environ

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Conservation of large landscapes requires three interconnected types of leadership: collaborative leadership, in which network members share leadership functions at different points in time; distributive leadership, in which network processes provide local opportunities for members to act proactively for the benefit of the network; and architectural leadership, in which the structure of the network is intentionally designed to allow network processes to occur. In network governance, each leadership approach is necessary to achieve sustained, successful outcomes. We discuss each of these approaches to leadership and offer specific practices for leaders of networks, including: shaping the network's identity and vision, attracting members, instilling leadership skills in members, and advancing common interests. These practices are then illustrated in case studies.

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Sustaining the useful life of network governance: life cycles and developmental challenges

Cited by 39 publications

References 59 publications

Examining horizontal and vertical social ties to achieve social–ecological fit in an emerging marine reserve network

Examining horizontal and vertical social ties to achieve social–ecological fit in an emerging marine reserve network

Stakeholder involvement in collaborative regulatory processes: Using automated coding to track attendance and actions

Understanding leadership in a world of shared problems: advancing network governance in large landscape conservation

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