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Communities
PROJECT NUMBER • 2012-300
PROJECT STATUS:
COMPLETED

Social Science Research Coordination Program (SSRCP) II

This report summarises the key activities of the Social Sciences and Research Coordination Program II (SSRCP II), which was implemented in 2012 and concluded in 2015. It focuses on the key objectives of the Program, achievements and recommendations for future iterations of this type of Program, or...
ORGANISATION:
KAL Analysis
TAGS
Social Science
Social Science
Human Dimensions Research
Economic
Communications
Industry
PROJECT NUMBER • 2015-300
PROJECT STATUS:
COMPLETED

Social Science and Economics Research Coordination Program (SSERCP)

The SSERCP project has been successful in providing timely and relevant advice to the drafting and reviewing stages of RD&E priorities, projects and reports in order to maximise beneficial outcomes of this investment for fisheries and aquaculture. It has been successful in supporting the FRDC...
ORGANISATION:
University of Tasmania (UTAS)
TAGS
Workshop
Training
Stakeholder
Social Science
Social Science

Social Science and Economics Research Coordination Program (SSERCP) – economic consultant services

Project number: 2015-300.20
Project Status:
Completed
Budget expenditure: $67,000.00
Principal Investigator: Sarah M. Jennings
Organisation: Sarah Jennings
Project start/end date: 2 Aug 2015 - 29 Jul 2016
Contact:
FRDC
TAGS
Social Science
Social Science
Human Dimensions Research
Economic

Need

Request from Emily Ogier to sub contract Sarah Jennings for the economic component of the parent project 2015-300

Objectives

1. To provide economic consultancy to the Social Science and Economics Research Coordination Program (SSERCP).

Tactical Research Fund: Social Science Research Coordination Program - a socio—economic evaluation of the commercial fishing industry in the Ballina, Clarence and Coffs Harbour regions

Project number: 2009-054
Project Status:
Completed
Budget expenditure: $34,000.00
Principal Investigator: John C. Harrison
Organisation: Professional Fishers Association (PFA)
Project start/end date: 21 Oct 2009 - 27 Feb 2010
Contact:
FRDC
TAGS
Social Science
Social Science
Harvest Strategy
Habitat
Fishing Gear

Need

The need to know the impacts and benefits to society from commercial fishing industry activities is essential. A like study commissioned by the CRFC in 1995 has been of immense value. Repeating and improving this now in the climate that faces the industry will provide a first benchmark for the Coffs Harbour and Ballina regions whilst allowing for comparative analysis in the Clarence region with the 1995 report.
With the inclusion of Coffs Harbour and Ballina in the study we will be able to assess on a regional basis the benefits that the industry has on the North Coast of NSW. With challenges facing the viability of fishing cooperatives this evaluation will assist the cooperatives and the PFA in promoting the role, worth and importance of commercial fishing in their respective regions.

Objectives

1. Provide an historical account of development of commercial fishing in the regions.
2. Describe geographical characteristics, human alterations, fisheries habitats and fish communities in the regions.
3. Describe operations of commercial fisheries: harvesting/processing sectors and commercial catch in the regions.
4. Describe economic impact of the industry, output, income generation, employment and flow-on
5. Describe socio-economic benefits from commercial fishing in the regions for the local communities.
6. Develop an independent and objective evaluation of the three regions contribution to seafood security at the local/regional, state/national and international level while examining and commenting on the capacity and effectiveness of the economic impacts and benefits described in objective 4 & 5 for the purpose of informing management of industry.

Final report

ISBN: 978-0-9808239-0-5
Author: John Harrison
Final Report • 2010-10-17 • 4.87 MB
2009-054-DLD.pdf
Final Report • 2010-10-17 • 4.87 MB
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Final Report • 2010-10-17 • 4.87 MB
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Final Report • 2010-10-17 • 4.87 MB
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Final Report • 2010-10-17 • 4.87 MB
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Final Report • 2010-10-17 • 4.87 MB
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Final Report • 2010-10-17 • 4.87 MB
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Final Report • 2010-10-17 • 4.87 MB
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Final Report • 2010-10-17 • 4.87 MB
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Final Report • 2010-10-17 • 4.87 MB
2009-054-DLD.pdf
Final Report • 2010-10-17 • 4.87 MB
2009-054-DLD.pdf
Final Report • 2010-10-17 • 4.87 MB
2009-054-DLD.pdf
Final Report • 2010-10-17 • 4.87 MB
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Final Report • 2010-10-17 • 4.87 MB
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People
People
Industry
PROJECT NUMBER • 2010-040
PROJECT STATUS:
COMPLETED

Developing and testing social objectives for fisheries management

The importance of including social objectives in fisheries management is recognised in many policies and programs that are intended to guide sustainable fisheries management. This includes the principle of Ecologically Sustainable Development (ESD) that underpins Australian fisheries management and...
ORGANISATION:
Department of Primary Industries and Regions South Australia (PIRSA)
TAGS
Survey
Stakeholder
Social Science
Social Science
Resource Access And Allocation
Industry

Tactical Research Fund: Establishing regional indicators of social sustainability in the Tasmanian aquaculture industry - a pilot study

Project number: 2010-219
Project Status:
Completed
Budget expenditure: $55,000.00
Principal Investigator: Tom Lewis
Organisation: RDS Partners Pty Ltd
Project start/end date: 14 Dec 2010 - 29 Aug 2011
Contact:
FRDC
TAGS
Value Add
Sustainability
Storm Bay
Social Science
Social Science

Need

Tasmanian government, communities and industry recognise that a key to increasing aquaculture’s positive impact on regional communities in Tasmania is continued access to shared coastal and marine resources.

The existing aquaculture planning system delivers social licence by including the community in the process that examines the pros and cons of development in their region. Despite this, future opportunities for linkages and collaborative partnerships between industry and the community are less well understood.

Critical to building and maintaining a “social license to operate” are robust and collaborative partnerships between industry and the communities in which it operates. Such partnerships need to be structured to allow meaningful dialogue aimed at increasing the positive impacts of aquaculture development to the community as a whole, balanced against the potential costs.

Community perceptions of aquaculture vary widely. The challenge for planners and the industry is to understand regional perceptions in order to develop policies and approaches that respond to community concerns, improve community understandings and bolster the recognition and acceptance of this sector as a valuable community member.

Specifically, industry and policy makers need to understand the social and economic profiles of specific regions as well as community perceptions of the industry, as the foundation for designing a community engagement strategy that will:
• establish a sound platform of social understandings and values from which the industry can develop its business case, and
• maximise the benefit communities derive from sustainable aquaculture development.

This project has been designed as a pilot study to test methodology and to deliver outputs that will contribute to the needs mentioned above, thereby helping to increase public good outcomes from marine farming in Tasmania.

Objectives

1. A recommendation of social return on investment (SRoI) metrics that can be incorporated into assessment of aquaculture development and activities
2. An understanding of community perceptions of aquaculture in 2 aquaculture regions in Tasmania (e.g. South East Tasmania, North West Tasmania)
3. An understanding of demographic and social infrastructure for each study region
4. An analysis of the impact of aquaculture development on relevant social indicators for each region
5. A community consultation and engagement strategy that could be adopted by industry for each aquaculture region
6. Recommendations for how similar projects could be delivered in other regions in Australia

Final report

ISBN: 978-­0-9872175-1-6
Author: Tom Lewis
Final Report • 2013-09-05 • 5.56 MB
2010-219-DLD.pdf

Summary

Understanding the social contribution of aquaculture and fisheries activities is becoming increasingly important as community and market expectations continue to demand greater ethical and responsible social and environmental stewardship from the industry.

The SROI processes and principles offer a structured approach to assessing social impact in partnership with the relevant stakeholders, or communities of interest. In other contexts, the SROI has delivered strong, two-­‐way relationships with stakeholders (Social Ventures Australia, 2012), creating a context within which an enterprise’s future direction, including growth, can be discussed and designed on realistic terms that take into account social impact.

The purpose of this research project was to pilot the use of the SROI principles and processes as a basis for structured community engagement within the aquaculture industry in Tasmania.

This project sought to engage two sectors (mussels and salmon) within the aquaculture industry so as to explore ways to build effectiveness in engaging with comparable communities of interest, and to develop a better understanding of what can support building and maintaining a social licence to operate.

Keywords:  Social indicators, social return on investment, SROI, social licence to operate, community engagement, regional communities.

Final Report • 2013-09-05 • 5.56 MB
2010-219-DLD.pdf

Summary

Understanding the social contribution of aquaculture and fisheries activities is becoming increasingly important as community and market expectations continue to demand greater ethical and responsible social and environmental stewardship from the industry.

The SROI processes and principles offer a structured approach to assessing social impact in partnership with the relevant stakeholders, or communities of interest. In other contexts, the SROI has delivered strong, two-­‐way relationships with stakeholders (Social Ventures Australia, 2012), creating a context within which an enterprise’s future direction, including growth, can be discussed and designed on realistic terms that take into account social impact.

The purpose of this research project was to pilot the use of the SROI principles and processes as a basis for structured community engagement within the aquaculture industry in Tasmania.

This project sought to engage two sectors (mussels and salmon) within the aquaculture industry so as to explore ways to build effectiveness in engaging with comparable communities of interest, and to develop a better understanding of what can support building and maintaining a social licence to operate.

Keywords:  Social indicators, social return on investment, SROI, social licence to operate, community engagement, regional communities.

Final Report • 2013-09-05 • 5.56 MB
2010-219-DLD.pdf

Summary

Understanding the social contribution of aquaculture and fisheries activities is becoming increasingly important as community and market expectations continue to demand greater ethical and responsible social and environmental stewardship from the industry.

The SROI processes and principles offer a structured approach to assessing social impact in partnership with the relevant stakeholders, or communities of interest. In other contexts, the SROI has delivered strong, two-­‐way relationships with stakeholders (Social Ventures Australia, 2012), creating a context within which an enterprise’s future direction, including growth, can be discussed and designed on realistic terms that take into account social impact.

The purpose of this research project was to pilot the use of the SROI principles and processes as a basis for structured community engagement within the aquaculture industry in Tasmania.

This project sought to engage two sectors (mussels and salmon) within the aquaculture industry so as to explore ways to build effectiveness in engaging with comparable communities of interest, and to develop a better understanding of what can support building and maintaining a social licence to operate.

Keywords:  Social indicators, social return on investment, SROI, social licence to operate, community engagement, regional communities.

Final Report • 2013-09-05 • 5.56 MB
2010-219-DLD.pdf

Summary

Understanding the social contribution of aquaculture and fisheries activities is becoming increasingly important as community and market expectations continue to demand greater ethical and responsible social and environmental stewardship from the industry.

The SROI processes and principles offer a structured approach to assessing social impact in partnership with the relevant stakeholders, or communities of interest. In other contexts, the SROI has delivered strong, two-­‐way relationships with stakeholders (Social Ventures Australia, 2012), creating a context within which an enterprise’s future direction, including growth, can be discussed and designed on realistic terms that take into account social impact.

The purpose of this research project was to pilot the use of the SROI principles and processes as a basis for structured community engagement within the aquaculture industry in Tasmania.

This project sought to engage two sectors (mussels and salmon) within the aquaculture industry so as to explore ways to build effectiveness in engaging with comparable communities of interest, and to develop a better understanding of what can support building and maintaining a social licence to operate.

Keywords:  Social indicators, social return on investment, SROI, social licence to operate, community engagement, regional communities.

Final Report • 2013-09-05 • 5.56 MB
2010-219-DLD.pdf

Summary

Understanding the social contribution of aquaculture and fisheries activities is becoming increasingly important as community and market expectations continue to demand greater ethical and responsible social and environmental stewardship from the industry.

The SROI processes and principles offer a structured approach to assessing social impact in partnership with the relevant stakeholders, or communities of interest. In other contexts, the SROI has delivered strong, two-­‐way relationships with stakeholders (Social Ventures Australia, 2012), creating a context within which an enterprise’s future direction, including growth, can be discussed and designed on realistic terms that take into account social impact.

The purpose of this research project was to pilot the use of the SROI principles and processes as a basis for structured community engagement within the aquaculture industry in Tasmania.

This project sought to engage two sectors (mussels and salmon) within the aquaculture industry so as to explore ways to build effectiveness in engaging with comparable communities of interest, and to develop a better understanding of what can support building and maintaining a social licence to operate.

Keywords:  Social indicators, social return on investment, SROI, social licence to operate, community engagement, regional communities.

Final Report • 2013-09-05 • 5.56 MB
2010-219-DLD.pdf

Summary

Understanding the social contribution of aquaculture and fisheries activities is becoming increasingly important as community and market expectations continue to demand greater ethical and responsible social and environmental stewardship from the industry.

The SROI processes and principles offer a structured approach to assessing social impact in partnership with the relevant stakeholders, or communities of interest. In other contexts, the SROI has delivered strong, two-­‐way relationships with stakeholders (Social Ventures Australia, 2012), creating a context within which an enterprise’s future direction, including growth, can be discussed and designed on realistic terms that take into account social impact.

The purpose of this research project was to pilot the use of the SROI principles and processes as a basis for structured community engagement within the aquaculture industry in Tasmania.

This project sought to engage two sectors (mussels and salmon) within the aquaculture industry so as to explore ways to build effectiveness in engaging with comparable communities of interest, and to develop a better understanding of what can support building and maintaining a social licence to operate.

Keywords:  Social indicators, social return on investment, SROI, social licence to operate, community engagement, regional communities.

Final Report • 2013-09-05 • 5.56 MB
2010-219-DLD.pdf

Summary

Understanding the social contribution of aquaculture and fisheries activities is becoming increasingly important as community and market expectations continue to demand greater ethical and responsible social and environmental stewardship from the industry.

The SROI processes and principles offer a structured approach to assessing social impact in partnership with the relevant stakeholders, or communities of interest. In other contexts, the SROI has delivered strong, two-­‐way relationships with stakeholders (Social Ventures Australia, 2012), creating a context within which an enterprise’s future direction, including growth, can be discussed and designed on realistic terms that take into account social impact.

The purpose of this research project was to pilot the use of the SROI principles and processes as a basis for structured community engagement within the aquaculture industry in Tasmania.

This project sought to engage two sectors (mussels and salmon) within the aquaculture industry so as to explore ways to build effectiveness in engaging with comparable communities of interest, and to develop a better understanding of what can support building and maintaining a social licence to operate.

Keywords:  Social indicators, social return on investment, SROI, social licence to operate, community engagement, regional communities.

Final Report • 2013-09-05 • 5.56 MB
2010-219-DLD.pdf

Summary

Understanding the social contribution of aquaculture and fisheries activities is becoming increasingly important as community and market expectations continue to demand greater ethical and responsible social and environmental stewardship from the industry.

The SROI processes and principles offer a structured approach to assessing social impact in partnership with the relevant stakeholders, or communities of interest. In other contexts, the SROI has delivered strong, two-­‐way relationships with stakeholders (Social Ventures Australia, 2012), creating a context within which an enterprise’s future direction, including growth, can be discussed and designed on realistic terms that take into account social impact.

The purpose of this research project was to pilot the use of the SROI principles and processes as a basis for structured community engagement within the aquaculture industry in Tasmania.

This project sought to engage two sectors (mussels and salmon) within the aquaculture industry so as to explore ways to build effectiveness in engaging with comparable communities of interest, and to develop a better understanding of what can support building and maintaining a social licence to operate.

Keywords:  Social indicators, social return on investment, SROI, social licence to operate, community engagement, regional communities.

Final Report • 2013-09-05 • 5.56 MB
2010-219-DLD.pdf

Summary

Understanding the social contribution of aquaculture and fisheries activities is becoming increasingly important as community and market expectations continue to demand greater ethical and responsible social and environmental stewardship from the industry.

The SROI processes and principles offer a structured approach to assessing social impact in partnership with the relevant stakeholders, or communities of interest. In other contexts, the SROI has delivered strong, two-­‐way relationships with stakeholders (Social Ventures Australia, 2012), creating a context within which an enterprise’s future direction, including growth, can be discussed and designed on realistic terms that take into account social impact.

The purpose of this research project was to pilot the use of the SROI principles and processes as a basis for structured community engagement within the aquaculture industry in Tasmania.

This project sought to engage two sectors (mussels and salmon) within the aquaculture industry so as to explore ways to build effectiveness in engaging with comparable communities of interest, and to develop a better understanding of what can support building and maintaining a social licence to operate.

Keywords:  Social indicators, social return on investment, SROI, social licence to operate, community engagement, regional communities.

Final Report • 2013-09-05 • 5.56 MB
2010-219-DLD.pdf

Summary

Understanding the social contribution of aquaculture and fisheries activities is becoming increasingly important as community and market expectations continue to demand greater ethical and responsible social and environmental stewardship from the industry.

The SROI processes and principles offer a structured approach to assessing social impact in partnership with the relevant stakeholders, or communities of interest. In other contexts, the SROI has delivered strong, two-­‐way relationships with stakeholders (Social Ventures Australia, 2012), creating a context within which an enterprise’s future direction, including growth, can be discussed and designed on realistic terms that take into account social impact.

The purpose of this research project was to pilot the use of the SROI principles and processes as a basis for structured community engagement within the aquaculture industry in Tasmania.

This project sought to engage two sectors (mussels and salmon) within the aquaculture industry so as to explore ways to build effectiveness in engaging with comparable communities of interest, and to develop a better understanding of what can support building and maintaining a social licence to operate.

Keywords:  Social indicators, social return on investment, SROI, social licence to operate, community engagement, regional communities.

Final Report • 2013-09-05 • 5.56 MB
2010-219-DLD.pdf

Summary

Understanding the social contribution of aquaculture and fisheries activities is becoming increasingly important as community and market expectations continue to demand greater ethical and responsible social and environmental stewardship from the industry.

The SROI processes and principles offer a structured approach to assessing social impact in partnership with the relevant stakeholders, or communities of interest. In other contexts, the SROI has delivered strong, two-­‐way relationships with stakeholders (Social Ventures Australia, 2012), creating a context within which an enterprise’s future direction, including growth, can be discussed and designed on realistic terms that take into account social impact.

The purpose of this research project was to pilot the use of the SROI principles and processes as a basis for structured community engagement within the aquaculture industry in Tasmania.

This project sought to engage two sectors (mussels and salmon) within the aquaculture industry so as to explore ways to build effectiveness in engaging with comparable communities of interest, and to develop a better understanding of what can support building and maintaining a social licence to operate.

Keywords:  Social indicators, social return on investment, SROI, social licence to operate, community engagement, regional communities.

Final Report • 2013-09-05 • 5.56 MB
2010-219-DLD.pdf

Summary

Understanding the social contribution of aquaculture and fisheries activities is becoming increasingly important as community and market expectations continue to demand greater ethical and responsible social and environmental stewardship from the industry.

The SROI processes and principles offer a structured approach to assessing social impact in partnership with the relevant stakeholders, or communities of interest. In other contexts, the SROI has delivered strong, two-­‐way relationships with stakeholders (Social Ventures Australia, 2012), creating a context within which an enterprise’s future direction, including growth, can be discussed and designed on realistic terms that take into account social impact.

The purpose of this research project was to pilot the use of the SROI principles and processes as a basis for structured community engagement within the aquaculture industry in Tasmania.

This project sought to engage two sectors (mussels and salmon) within the aquaculture industry so as to explore ways to build effectiveness in engaging with comparable communities of interest, and to develop a better understanding of what can support building and maintaining a social licence to operate.

Keywords:  Social indicators, social return on investment, SROI, social licence to operate, community engagement, regional communities.

Final Report • 2013-09-05 • 5.56 MB
2010-219-DLD.pdf

Summary

Understanding the social contribution of aquaculture and fisheries activities is becoming increasingly important as community and market expectations continue to demand greater ethical and responsible social and environmental stewardship from the industry.

The SROI processes and principles offer a structured approach to assessing social impact in partnership with the relevant stakeholders, or communities of interest. In other contexts, the SROI has delivered strong, two-­‐way relationships with stakeholders (Social Ventures Australia, 2012), creating a context within which an enterprise’s future direction, including growth, can be discussed and designed on realistic terms that take into account social impact.

The purpose of this research project was to pilot the use of the SROI principles and processes as a basis for structured community engagement within the aquaculture industry in Tasmania.

This project sought to engage two sectors (mussels and salmon) within the aquaculture industry so as to explore ways to build effectiveness in engaging with comparable communities of interest, and to develop a better understanding of what can support building and maintaining a social licence to operate.

Keywords:  Social indicators, social return on investment, SROI, social licence to operate, community engagement, regional communities.

Final Report • 2013-09-05 • 5.56 MB
2010-219-DLD.pdf

Summary

Understanding the social contribution of aquaculture and fisheries activities is becoming increasingly important as community and market expectations continue to demand greater ethical and responsible social and environmental stewardship from the industry.

The SROI processes and principles offer a structured approach to assessing social impact in partnership with the relevant stakeholders, or communities of interest. In other contexts, the SROI has delivered strong, two-­‐way relationships with stakeholders (Social Ventures Australia, 2012), creating a context within which an enterprise’s future direction, including growth, can be discussed and designed on realistic terms that take into account social impact.

The purpose of this research project was to pilot the use of the SROI principles and processes as a basis for structured community engagement within the aquaculture industry in Tasmania.

This project sought to engage two sectors (mussels and salmon) within the aquaculture industry so as to explore ways to build effectiveness in engaging with comparable communities of interest, and to develop a better understanding of what can support building and maintaining a social licence to operate.

Keywords:  Social indicators, social return on investment, SROI, social licence to operate, community engagement, regional communities.

Communities
PROJECT NUMBER • 2016-263
PROJECT STATUS:
COMPLETED

Social and Economic Evaluation of the Victorian Wild-catch Seafood and Aquaculture Industry – STAGE 1

The FRDC Victorian Research Advisory Committee identified the need for a research project to measure the multiple social and economic contributions of the professional fishing and aquaculture sectors as an urgent and high priority. FRDC and the Human Dimensions Research (HDR) subprogram also...
ORGANISATION:
Seafood Industry Victoria Inc (SIV)
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Wild Catch
Social Science
Social Science
Rac Vic
Economic
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