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Stakeholder Perspectives on Coastal Governance

This survey seeks to understand stakeholders' perspectives on coastal governance and how they evaluate its performance in their region. The five dimensions of interest are:

1. Integrated land-sea management and planning

2. The use of scientific knowledge

3. The development of strategic foresight

4. Participatory practices and stakeholder involvement

5. The use of e-governance tools

                                                                                                                                                                    

Informed Consent 

This survey is part of the BlueGreen Governance Project, funded by Horizon Europe and UK Research and Innovation (UKRI).

Study Title: Coastal Governance Perspectives Survey

Institution/Organization: The Open University of the Netherlands

Contact Information: fathima.mafaziyanijamdeen@ou.nl, raoul.beunen@ou.nl, ansje.lohr@ou.nl

What Participation Involves:

• You will complete a questionnaire that will take approximately 15 minutes to finish.
• The questions will focus on your views, experiences, and priorities regarding coastal governance.
• Your participation is voluntary, and you may choose not to answer any question you are uncomfortable with.
• You may stop participating at any time.

Risks and Benefits:

• Risks: There are no anticipated risks. Some questions may prompt reflection on local challenges, which could be sensitive.
• Benefits: Your input will help improve understanding of coastal governance issues and may inform better policy and community engagement practices.

Confidentiality:

• Your responses will be kept confidential.
• Data will be stored securely and used only for research purposes.
• No personally identifying information will appear in reports, publications, or presentations.
• Only the research team will have access to raw data.

Voluntary Participation:

Your participation is entirely voluntary. You have the right to:
• Withdraw from the study at any time.
• Decline to answer any question.

Consent Statement:

By clicking yes, you acknowledge that:
1. You have read and understood the information provided above.
2. You have had the opportunity to review the information and contact the research team for any clarifications.
3. You voluntarily agree to participate in this study.

Thank you for your time and interest!
You don’t need to continue with the survey.
We truly appreciate your participation.
To learn more about the project, please visit our website for further information.
 
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