Policy Perspective on Governance Standards Setting Using Community Participation for Sustainable Mangrove Management in Lamu Kenya

A significant gender disparity exists in community participation for mangrove governance, with 71% of women and 69.2% of men not engaged in setting standards despite high policy awareness (94.6%). The study reveals low knowledge of key policies: only 27.8% recognize the Forest Conservation and Management Act, while just 6.7% are aware of the Public Participation Law. Community participation is further hindered by inadequate county-level policies, with 81% of respondents disagreeing on their existence. Using a mixed-methods correlational design, this research highlights how gender perceptions, education levels, age, and governance knowledge shape mangrove management outcomes in Lamu, Kenya.

AHMED, J., KATHAMBI, B., KIBUGI, R.,. (2023). POLICY PERSPECTIVE ON GOVERNANCE STANDARDS SETTING USING COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION FOR SUSTAINABLE MANGROVE MANAGEMENT IN LAMU KENYA. International Journal of Conservation Science, 14(1), 295–306. https://doi.org/10.36868/ijcs.2023.01.20