Global Markets and Management of Coastal Resources in Tanzania

Abstract

With the operation of global markets in Tanzania, discourses and practices related to the management of coastal resources have not remained the same.  Yet, still little is known as to how global markets have shaped the management of coastal resource in Tanzania.  Using both qualitative and quantitative approaches, in this article, we examine the impact of the operation of global markets on the structures and processes of managing coastal resources.  Findings show that management of coastal resources has become more complex and challenging in the context of global markets.  It is also clear that local people are increasingly losing confidence in the managers of resources due to the fact that these local people are not getting due benefits from such resources.  The institutional and policy framework for the management of coastal resources in Tanzania have been altered in response to the forces of global markets.  The article concludes that in the eve of globalisation, it is important to consider the interests of coastal communities as the country strives to attain sustainable management of these resources.