*Assessment of presence or absence of corruption is beyond the scope of this assessment. The indicators for transparency, accountability, and predictability/rule of law are also indicators of opportunities for corruption.
** Equity is assessed as an outcome of public participation. The following indicators for equity are included in the indicators for public participation:
There is a constitutional provision guaranteeing equity/fairness (quantitative) (laws and other norms)
There are one or more legal provisions guaranteeing equity/fairness (quantitative) (laws and other norms)
Mechanisms for public participation are perceived as being inclusive and fair (qualitative)
***Public participation includes the understanding that, for example, upstream and downstream resource users are included in the processes of making decisions about coastal management/ICM.