This study is concerned with the design of monitoring systems that have direct relevance for the management of natural resources. Such systems have several key characteristics. The design and implementation of a PRMS is complicated in reality by the presence of multiple resource users with often conflicting interests, and by the presence of environmental externalities. The approach is developed and illustrated through detailed examination of the Arenal-Tempisque watershed in Costa Rica. Download full-text discussion paper .
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