Guía metodológica para diagnósticos de riesgos de corrupción en las cadenas de valor de las pesquerías

The guide outlines a four-phase methodology to identify and mitigate corruption in fisheries. Phase 1 focuses on selecting a methodology (adapting ISO 31000), identifying critical events in the value chain, and mapping management requirements and anti-corruption approaches. Phase 2 involves data collection through focus groups and interviews, followed by the creation of a draft diagnosis that describes corruption scenarios and categorizes risks. Phase 3 uses multi-stakeholder workshops for a second validation of findings. Phase 4 involves a final validation with public institutions before publishing the results. The guide emphasizes the need for anonymity, safety considerations for researchers, and the use of specific anti-corruption toolboxes to develop recommendations.

• The methodology is structured into four distinct phases: initial identification and mapping, data collection and drafting, second validation via workshops, and final validation with public institutions.
• The process begins by adapting the ISO 31000 methodology and the TNRC Guide to identify 'critical events'—steps in the value chain necessary to ensure the legality of a product from capture to consumption.
• Corruption risks are identified across several value chain stages, including access and preparation (e.g., vessel registration and fishing licenses), fishing operations (e.g., sailing authorizations and catch records), landing, processing, transport, and sales.
• The guide recommends a diverse set of data collection instruments, including focus groups, semi-structured and unstructured interviews, and official requests for public information.
• To protect participants and researchers, the guide mandates the use of anonymity, careful selection of interview locations, and the use of neutral terms like 'vulnerabilities' or 'irregularities' instead of 'corruption' when interviewing public officials.
• Corruption risks are categorized into economic, reputational, commercial/operational, and environmental risks, as well as specific corruption drivers such as 'discretion without limitations', 'deviations from the law', and 'shortcuts'.
• The final stage of the diagnosis involves matching identified risks with specific anti-corruption approaches from the TNRC 'Toolbox', which include prevention, detection, and enforcement mechanisms.
• The guide notes that validation with public institutions may lead to requests to suppress or modify information, requiring the organization to balance institutional relationships with research ethics.

APA

Mitma, M. (2023). Guía metodológica para diagnósticos de riesgos de corrupción en las cadenas de valor de las pesquerías. WWF International. https://www.worldwildlife.org/documents/766/8yv73ikdqt_CRAs_in_Fisheries_Value_Chains_Guide_Spanish.pdf

Chicago

Mitma, Milagros. Guía metodológica para diagnósticos de riesgos de corrupción en las cadenas de valor de las pesquerías. WWF International, 2023. https://www.worldwildlife.org/documents/766/8yv73ikdqt_CRAs_in_Fisheries_Value_Chains_Guide_Spanish.pdf.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{mitma2023gua, author = {Mitma, Milagros}, title = {{Guía metodológica para diagnósticos de riesgos de corrupción en las cadenas de valor de las pesquerías}}, institution = {WWF International}, year = {2023}, month = sep, url = {https://www.worldwildlife.org/documents/766/8yv73ikdqt_CRAs_in_Fisheries_Value_Chains_Guide_Spanish.pdf}, urldate = {2026-10-23}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }