Abstract

AuthorCETMAR, COGEA, Executive Agency for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (European Commission), POSEIDON, Seascape Belgium, Universidade de Vigo
Pages11-11
Study on the Economic Impact of MSP
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Abstract
With maritime space in increasingly high demand, due to competition between
different sectors, Maritime Spatial Planning (MSP) can be a determining factor for the
development of the blue economy. This study aims to explore evidence of effects
stemming from the current state of implementation of MSP, with a particular focus on
economic effects, so to provide EU Member States with additional information on how
to maximise its benefits. The first part of the study consists of a review and an
analysis of existing economic literature on the costs and benefits of MSP. In the
second part, the aut hors develop five case studies to estimate the economic impact of
MSP in countries where, albeit at different levels, this has been implemented:
Belgium, Germany (Baltic Sea), Scotland, Norway (North Sea and Skagerrak), Rhode
Island. The preliminary results of the study were discussed with economists and
stakeholders at a workshop that took place in Brussels in October 2019. The
comments recei ved during the workshop were taken into account for th e preparation
of the Final report.

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