Buna landscape management challenges
(C) Liz Drury
Mid term review - management effectiveness assessment and capacity analysis
The mid term review examined the success of management plan in the middle of its implementation period. It reviewed the implementation progress of the action plan and the effectiveness of the outcomes. A detailed analysis of capacity for implementation and protected area management was carried out, as this would always be a major challenge. The analyses included extensive engagement with authorities and land managers, to gain open feedback. They provided feedback on the challenges and their resources, knowledge and experience, including where they fell short to achieve implementation. They also had the opportunity to suggest how we could better capacitate them for the remainder of the implementation period.
1. Engaged authorities and land managers, who are open to giving clear feedback and self-assessment
2. Skilled staff or consultants to undertake review and engage well with authorities
The main lesson learned was that this process should have been undertaken to the same extent when developing the management plan, to make it more realistic.