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REVITALIZATION OF FISHERIESRESEARCH IN MAURITIUS
November 2011
REPORT/RAPPORT : SF/2011/22
EuropeanUnion
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Implementation of a Regional Fisheries Stategy For The Eastern-Southern Africa And Indian Ocean Region
10th European Development FundAgreement No: RSO/FED/2009/021-330
“This publication has been produced with the assistance of the European Union. The contents of this publication are the sole responsibility of the author and can in no way be taken to the views of the European Union.”
Implementation of a Regional Fisheries StrategyFor The Eastern-Southern Africa and India Ocean Region
Programme pour la mise en oeuvre d'une stratégie de pêche pour laregion Afrique orientale-australe et Océan indien
Revitalization of Fisheries Research in Mauritius
SF/2011/22Warwick Sauer & Erik Rotsaert
This report has been prepared with the technical assistance ofLe présent rapport a été réalisé par l'assistance technique de
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Table of contents
1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY.................................................................................. 62 RESUME EXECUTIF........................................................................................ 73 INTRODUCTION............................................................................................ 83.1 CONTEXT...................................................................................................... 8
3.2 THE MISSION TERMS OF REFERENCES..................................................................... 93.3 APPROACH.............................................................................................................. 103.4 PERFORMANCE IN RELATION TO TOR...................................................................... 10
PART 1.................................................................................................................... 124 DISCUSSION – IMMEDIATE FINDINGS AND ACTIONS SUGGESTED................ 12
4.1 THE MAIN STAKEHOLDERS (LIST AND DETAILS IN APPENDIX 6.2)............................ 124.2 PAST AND PRESENT SITUATION (SUPPLY/DEMAND)................................................. 12
4.2.1 SUPPLY....................................................................................................... 124.2.2 Demand..................................................................................................... 174.2.3 Supply/Demand activity information.......................................................... 174.2.4 SWOT Analysis – Technical and human Resources...................................... 204.2.5 Discussion.................................................................................................. 21
4.3 SUGGESTED WAY AHEAD........................................................................................ 244.3.1 Joint activity................................................................................................ 244.3.2 Immediate support required (COI, SWIOFP, others)..................................... 244.3.3 Considerations – global.............................................................................. 264.3.4 At mid-term................................................................................................ 26
5 CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS................................................... 29PART II – LONG TERM CONSIDERATION................................................................... 296 LOGICAL FRAMEWORK TABLE....................................................................... 327 APPENDIX..................................................................................................... 40
7.1 APPENDIX 1– QUESTIONNAIRE MODEL.............................................. 407.2 APPENDIX 2 - CONTACTS AND CONTACTS DETAILS............................ 467.3 APPENDIX 3 - PROFILES OF MINISTRY OFFICERS – SUMMARY............. 487.4 APPENDIX 4 – PROJECT SHEETS......................................................... 55
Table of tables
TABLE 1: OBJECTIVES SUMMARY PER PERIOD......................................................... 16TABLE 2: GENERAL OUTLINE OF SUPPLY/DEMAND ACTIVITIES................................. 17TABLE 3: SWOT ANALYSIS FOR CURRENT RESEARCH............................................... 20TABLE 4: NO MOU EXISTS WITH THE MOI AND THE UNIVERSITY OR THE PRIVATE SECTOR 21TABLE 5: SUMMARY RESEARCH AND MONITORING – ISSUES, OPPORTUNITIESANDSUGGESTIONS................................................... 23TABLE 6: POTENTIAL DIVISION OF RESPONSIBILITIES............................................. 25TABLE 7: PESTEL TENTATIVE.................................................................................... 30TABLE 8: LOGICAL FRAMEWORK............................................................................. 32
Table of schemas
SCHEMA 1 : ORGANISATIONAL CHART OF THE FISHERIES DIVISION 2009 (BASED ON ACTIVITIES)............................................. 10SCHEMA 2 : ACTIVITIES OF THE FISHERIES DIVISION (TECHNICAL SERVICES).......... 11SCHEMA 3: OUTLINE OF ACTIVITIES........................................................................ 16SCHEMA 4: HUMAN RESOURCE TRAINING............................................................. 26
ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS
AFRC Albion Fisheries Research Centre (Fisheries Division – ALBION)CA Competent Authority (Seafood Hub)DFO DivisionalScientificOfficerEAF Ecosystem Approach for FisheriesEC European CommunityEEZ Exclusive Economic ZoneESD Ecological Sustainable DevelopmentEU European UnionFiTEC Fisheries Training & Extension Centre (Fisheries Division)FIT Fish Investment TrustFMPM Fisheries Master Plan for MauritiusFPPMS Fisheries Policy, Planning & Management (Fisheries Division)FWF Fish Welfare FundGVP Gross Value of ProductsIFRS 10th EDF Fish programmeIOTC Indian Ocean Tuan CommissionMFR Ministry of Fisheries and RodriguesMOI Mauritius Oceanographic Institute MRC Mauritius Research CouncilNGO Non-Government OrganizationOC Organisational ChartPFO PrincipalFisheriesOfficerPESTEL Politic, Economic, Sociological, Technical, Environmental, LegalSeafood Hub CA for exportSIDPR Strategic Integrated Development Plan for RodriguesSIOFA Southern Indian Ocean Fisheries AgreementSWIOFC South West Indian Ocean Fisheries CommissionSWIOFP South West Indian Ocean Fisheries ProgrammeSWOT Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and ThreatsTA Technical AssistantUoM University of Mauritius
1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The reportoutlines theobjectivesof thenewMasterPlan for fisheries and theobjectivesof themission. It thenassessesthepastandpresentsupplyanddemandforfisheriesandaquacultureresearchinMauritius,andstructurestherelationshipbetweensupplyanddemandforthemainresearchactivities.
A SWOT analysis is used to identify particular areas for interventions and a series of short and longer term recommendationsareprovided,presentedinaformatwhichallowsforfollowupactionsinthefuture.RequirementforanInterMinisterialCommittee:
Resultsfromtheinterviewprocessandthequestionnaireshighlightedalackofcommunicationatinter-ministeriallevel,and the need for well structured inter-ministerial committees, where research roles, responsibilities and activities are discussed.
Memoranda of Understanding and a Joint Research CommitteeThere was also concern over the lack of clear mandates between the various institutions carrying out research and it wasfeltexplicitMOU’sbetweenAlbionandtheMOIareurgentlyrequired,andaneedforongoingdiscussionswiththeUniversityofMauritiusaroundjointresearchprojectsandfunding.AJointResearchCommitteeissuggested.
Research areas for immediate attentionFromthe interviews, site visits, and SWOT analysis it is clear that the current reorganising of the mandate of the Albion facility iswell received,but requires some furtherattention. A reprioritisationofcurrentmonitoringand researchactivitiesshouldnowbeundertaken.Concomitantlythereisaneedforupgradingoffacilities,particularlythelibrary/document centre,with staff having access to online search engines and documentation. Aquaculture facilities andequipmentareoftenoutdated,andwillrequireattention,oncethereareclearprioritiesforfutureresearch.Therearecurrently numerous obstaclesfor private investment which must be addressed, in tandem with the setting of priority researchprojectsandprograms.TheFisheriesinvestmentfundandtheFisheriesWelfarefundshouldbereassessed,providinganewsetofobjectivesandmechanismsforfundallocationforresearchandtraining.Three main areas for immediate intervention for future research are recommended;
1. Areviewofthecurrentmonitoringprograms,includingfisheriesandMarineProtectedAreas.2. CompilationofFisheriesManagementPlansforallofthefisheriessectors.3. DetailedAquacultureFeasibilityStudiesfortheproposed/potentialaquacultureactivities.
Placement of staff and upgrading of staff qualifications: Staffshouldbeplacedintopositionswhichaddressparticularresearchtopics,basedonthecapacityofthescientificandtechnicalstaffavailable.Wherecapacityisnotavailable,e.g.economicandsocialresearch,itissuggestedthatsuchresearch should be set up as joint ventures with other research institutions in Mauritius, and where such capacity is notavailableregionalexpertiseshouldbesourced.Itwasnotedthatitwillbenecessarytoupgradestaffqualificationsinsomecases;scientificandtechnicalstaffassignedtoeachofthepriorityareasshouldfurthertheirstudieswithinthepriority area they have been assigned to, and it is important that these positions are retained for the duration of the study,andstaffwiththerequiredcapacityareappointed.Wherestaffassignmentchangeisunavoidable,itisimperativethatnewstaffsarefullytrainedtobeabletoundertakethetasksassigned,andmentorshipisavailable.IntermsofthePFO’s and DSO’s it is recommended that future training is concentrated predominantly on advanced administration andmanagement,ratherthanonfurtherscientifictraining.It is importantthatDSO’stakeoverallresponsibilityforthecollectivemanagementplansandfeasibilitystudieswithintheirsection,withindividualscientificofficersresponsibleforparticularplansorfeasibilitystudies,andfortheScientificOfficerstosteertheprocessandberesponsibleforthefinaldocument.Consultantsshouldonlybehiredtoprovidementorshipforaperiodoftimeorforparticularspecialiststudies.
2 RÉSUMÉ EXÉCUTIF
Lerapportsoulignelesobjectifsdunouveauschémadirecteurpourlapêcheainsiquelesobjectifsdelamission.Ilévalueensuitel’approvisionnementetlademandedupasséetduprésentconcernantlarecherchehalieutiqueetl’aquacultureàMaurice,etstructurelarelationentrel’offreetlademandepourlesprincipalesactivitésderecherche.UneanalyseSWOTestutiliséepouridentifierdeszonesparticulièrespourdesinterventionsetunesériederecommandationsàcourtetàlongtermesontfournies,présentéesdansunformatquipermetted’assurerlesuividesactionsdanslefutur.
Exigence d’un Comité Inter Ministériel:Lesrésultatsduprocessusd’entretienetlesquestionnairesmettentenévidenceunmanquedecommunicationauniveauinterministériel,ainsiquelanécessitéd’uncomitéinterministérielbienstructuréoùlesrôlesdelarecherche,lesresponsabilitésetlesactivitéssontdiscutés.
Mémorandums d’Accord et Comité Mixte de RechercheIlyavaitaussil’absencedemandatprécisentrelesdifférentesinstitutionsmenantdesrecherchesetonaestiméqu’unMOUentreAlbionetlaMOIesturgent,ainsiquelanécessitéd’avoirdesdiscussionscontinuesavecl’UniversitédeMauriceautourdesprojetscommunsderechercheetdefinancement.Uncomitémixtederechercheestproposé.Les domaines de recherche nécessitant une attention immédiate
D’après lesentretiens, lesvisitesdesites,et l’analyseSWOT, ilestclairque l’actuelleréorganisationdumandatdel’établissementd’Albionestbienperçu,maisexigeunecertaineattention.Uneredéfinitiondesprioritésd’activitésde surveillance et de recherche actuelles doit être entrepriseau plus vite.Concomitamment, il y a un besoin demodernisation desmoyens, en particulier la bibliothèque / centre de document, avec du personnel ayant accèsauxmoteurs de recherche et de documentation en ligne. Lesmoyens dediés à l’aquaculture et les équipementssont souventobsolètesetnécessitentuneattentionparticulière,une fois lesprioritésclairementdéfiniespourdesrecherchesfutures.Ilexisteactuellementdenombreuxobstaclesauxinvestissementsprivésquidoiventêtreidentifiés,enrelationaveclacréationdesprojetsderechercheetdesprogrammesprioritaires.LeFondsd’investissementdelapêche et le Fonds de protection de la pêche devraient être réévalués, en fournissant une nouvelle série d’objectifs et demécanismesd’allocationdefondspourlarechercheetlaformation.Trois principaux domaines d’intervention immédiate pour des recherches futures sont recommandés;
1. Unerévisiondesprogrammesdesurveillanceactuels,ycomprislapêcheetlesairesmarinesprotégées.2. LacompilationdesplansdeGestiondesPêchespourl’ensembledessecteursdelapêche.3. Desétudesdétailléesdefaisabilitésurl’Aquaculturepourleproposé/potentielactivitésd’aquaculture.
Positionnement du personnel et l’amélioration des qualifications du personnel:Lepersonneldoitêtreplacédansdesfonctionsquitraitentdesujetsderechercheparticulier,basésurlescompétencesscientifiquesettechniquesdisponibles.Lorsquelescompétencesnesontpasdisponibles,parexemplelarechercheéconomiqueetsociale,ilestsuggéréquedetellesrecherchesdevraientêtremiseenplaceensynergieavecd’autresinstitutionsderechercheàMauriceoudanslarégionlorsquel’expertisenationalen’estpasdisponible.Ilestnotéqu’ilseraitnécessaired’améliorerlesqualificationsdupersonneldanscertainscas.Lepersonnelscientifiqueettechniqueaffectés à chacun des secteurs prioritaires de recherche devraient poursuivre leurs études dans ces domaines oùilsontétéaffectés,etilestimportantquecespostessoientconservéspourladuréedel’étudedansl’attentequ’ilssoientnommésavec lescompétences requises.Lorsqu’unchangementd’affectationdupersonnelest inévitable, ilest impératif que les nouveauxpersonnels soient parfaitement forméspour être enmesured’assumer les tâchesassignéesaveccompétence.EntermesdeFOPetdeDSO,ilestrecommandéquelaformationàvenirseconcentreprincipalement sur l’administrationetunegestionavancés,plutôtquesur la formationscientifiquetréspoussée. Ilest important pour la DSO d’assumer la responsabilité générale pour les plans de gestion collectifs et les études de faisabilitéauseindeleursection,avecdifférentsagentsscientifiquesresponsablesdesplansparticuliersoudesétudesdefaisabilité,etpourlesagentsscientifiquesd’orienterleprocessusetêtreresponsablepourledocumentfinal.Lesconsultantsnedevraientêtreembauchéquepourassurerl’encadrementpendantunepériodedetempsoupourdesétudesspécialiséesprécises.
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3 INTRODUCTION3.1 Context
In summary from the new FisheriesMaster Plan, “significant future growth of the seafood sector inMauritius ispossible.However,thatfuturegrowthwillinevitablycomefromsecondaryprocessingactivitiesratherthanincreasesindomestic production and will be focused on further development of Seafood hub-like activities but with contributions fromdevelopmentof under-exploited resources (Banks fishery) and aquaculturedevelopment. In addition, bettermanagementofdomesticproductionwillresultinsustainableandhealthyfishstocksandwillbringmajorsocialbenefitsthroughmoreprofitablefisheries,lessenvironmentalimpactsandreducedimpactsonthemajortourismindustry.”SomeoftherelevantconclusionsoftheMasterStudyaresetoutbelow,providingcontextforthepresentundertaking:
• Importanceofthefisheriessector
“The fisheries sector, while contributing just 1.3% of Mauritius’s GDP in 20101, is an important sector for Mauritius from both a trade and social viewpoint. It is also important for its interaction with the MUR40 billion per annum tourist industry of Mauritius and Rodrigues. In Rodrigues, the sector contributes an even greater share to the Island’s economy and is the Island’s largest employer2. While total local production is small at about 9,000t per annum, Mauritius’s fish processing and export sector dominates seafood activities. These activities are concentrated in the Seafood Hub in Port Louis3 and, in 2009 the businesses that comprise the Seafood Hub had a turnover of approximately $283 million. In the same vein, Mauritius Port services amount to an annual turnover $ 250 million. The total turnover of the fisheries sector is around $600 million.”
• Resourcesandtradeimportance
…“In studies undertaken by the FAO, as well as independently by the Glitnir Bank, it has been estimated that the majority of benefits generated throughout the value chain are captured by the retail/wholesale/secondary processing sector of the industry.” …
…“Given the Mauritius Government’s objective of increasing its contribution to GDP in the coming decade by at least 50%, greater value chain efficiencies and value addition will help broaden thecountry’s economic base, resulting in the ability to reduce fishing pressure on over-fished fisheries, generate more income from fisheries that are not tapped to their optimum capacity, and further develop the Seafood Hub. “
…“In the short term the seafood sector needs assistance while making this transition to value added products higher up the value chain. Government needs to lobby internationally for appropriate investment to support the development of its fisheries sector. Appropriate accompanying measures need to be put in place to mitigate any adverse effect which might result from decisions of WTO and EU alliance with other countries.”
• Foodsecuritycontext
…” in summary, it is extremely unlikely that domestic production can be increased to fully meet this domestic fish demand, even with better management and development of under-exploited resources. Therefore, Mauritius is likely to remain a net importer of its domestic fish requirements.”
1 At official exchange rates2 SIDPR (2006)3 Mauritius Board of Investment (May 2010); Redefining Mauritius as a regional seafood hub: Seafood sector Action Plan 2010-2012
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• SocialContext… “Apart from providing a substantial proportion of the income to communities in coastal areas, the organization of fishing at the community level provides an important focus for promoting social cohesion in Mauritius and, particularly Rodrigues. Artisanal fishers, who mainly fish in the lagoon areas of Mauritius and Rodrigues, are among the poorest sector of the Mauritian economy …”.
…”The absolute and relative poverty levels of the approximately 3700 fishers in Mauritius and Rodrigues, and their significant reliance on fishing for an income is therefore an important element in planning for the development of the sector … “
• PotentialoftheMauritianseafoodsector
…“As an island state in the Indian Ocean, Mauritius enjoys an Exclusive Economic Zone of 1.9 million km2,4 . With such a vast maritime zone, Mauritius has the potential to become a significant player in the world seafood industry. However, despite the large EEZ, and as noted as long ago as 19855, “....although Mauritius is surrounded by an enormous EEZ, it does not necessarily follow that it has abundant resources that can be caught cheaply and sold profitably”.
The inshore fish resources of Mauritius and Rodrigues are not abundant and many are considered to be heavily exploited. The lagoon fisheries of both islands produce only about $4 million Gross Value of Product (GVP) each year with near zero net contribution to GDP6 because of the open access nature of the fishery. The off-lagoon fishery, which is based mainly on Fish Aggregating Devices (FADs) and which Mauritius has been attempting to develop to take pressure off the lagoon fisheries currently produces about $0.75 million GVP per annum.
The Banks fisheries, which exploit mainly demersal species on the banks of the Mascarene plateau, produce about $10.6 million GVP per annum while the aquaculture sector contributes a further $2 million.
At about 9,000t, total domestic fisheries production is therefore small in comparison with the size of the overall Mauritian Seafood Sector with the sector being dominated by tuna processing for export with raw material being sourced from within and outside Mauritius’s EEZ. These activities are concentrated in the Seafood Hub in Port Louis7and, in 2009 the businesses that comprise the Seafood Hub had a turnover of approximately $283 million.
The opportunities for further growth and development of the seafood sector in Mauritius in the future therefore appear to lie mainly with further development of the Seafood Hub activities and not with any significant increases in domestic production, although the potential for some increase in domestic production is possible. Such increase in domestic production, which generally supports local consumption, will most likely come from:• Bettermanagementofexistinglagoon,off-lagoonandBanksfisheries• Probablylimitedopportunitiesforexploitationofcurrentlyunder-exploitedspecies• SelectedopportunitiesforfurthersmallscaleaquacultureproductioninbothMauritiusandRodrigues”
TheexpertsofthemissionareingeneralagreementwiththefindingsoftheMasterPlan.ThisreportthusprovidesmoredetailedrecommendationsthatcomplementtheMasterPlanfindings.
3.2 The mission Terms of References
FisheriesandAquacultureresearchinMauritiusistheprimaryresponsibilityoftheAlbionFisheriesResearchCentre(AFRC);aCentre(Website:http://www.gov.mu/portal/site/fisheries/)establishedwithintheMinistryofFisheriesandRodrigues.TheAFRChadthreeDivisions(FisheriesResearch,AquacultureandMarineScience).ThebasicobjectivesoftheAFRCare:
4 Mauritius’s EEZ is the 20th largest in the world, and larger than the EEZ’s of China, Spain or Argentina5 Mauritius Fisheries Development Plan, 19856 The seafood sector’s estimated contribution to GDP in 2010 was approximately $280 million or about 1.9% of GDP7 Mauritius Board of Investment (May 2010); Redefining Mauritius as a regional seafood hub: Seafood sector Action Plan 2010-2012
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- To carry out research and studies for the sustainable development and management of marine living resources;- To provide advice to policy makers on matters related to the development and management of marine living
resources and the conservation of marine environment, including the creation of marine parks and reserves;- Toactasafocalpointforcollaborativeresearchandmanagementasregardregionalandinternationalfisheriesandmarinelivingresources.
Assignment TheMinistryofFisheriesandRodrigueshasrequestedSmartFishforacomprehensivereviewofwaysandmeanstorevitalizefisheriesresearchcapabilitiesinMauritiuswiththeaimofimprovingservicestostakeholdersandstrengtheninggovernanceofthesector.
This evaluation aims at revitalizing the research capacity of Mauritius,withspecificreferencetoSectoralplanningunderwaysince2010.
Title of assignmentProceedtoaComprehensivereviewofwaysandmeanstorevitalizefisheriesresearchcapabilitiesinMauritiuswiththeaim of improving services to stakeholders and strengthening governance of the sector.
Theotherrelatedinstitutionsandpartnersare:- Fisheries Policy, Planning and Management (FPPMS) Department- Fisheries Training and Extension Centre (FITEC) Department- Fishermen Welfare Fund (FWF)- Seafood Hub (SH)- Fish Investment Trust (Corporate) (FIT)- Mauritius Oceanographic Institute (MOI)- University of Mauritius (UM)- Private Sector (SME and Industrial)- Non Governmental Organizations (NGOs)
3.3 Approach
ThestudyfocussedonunderstandingofthecurrentdemandandsupplyprocessforfisheriesinMauritius,specificallyintheareaofresearch.
The document is in 2 sections. The first focuses on immediate findings and suggested actionswhile the secondconsidersalongertermapproach.
3.4 Performance in relation to TOR
Themainstepsofthemissionwere:
Before field mission- Draftingofageneralquestionnaire,withanintroductoryletterandacontactlist(seeappendix1and2);
During field mission (August 16th to September 1st)- Bothdocuments(questionnaireandcontacts’list)weresubmittedtotheIFRSprojectTeamLeaderandFisheriesDirectorforcorrection/amendment;
- ClarificationonpreciseparametersoftheassignmentwasreceivedfromboththeDirectorofFisheriesandtheSmartFish Team Leader, at the commencement of the mission;
- Interviewswereorganized and undertaken throughout themission.Where face to face interviewswere notpossible,questionnairesweredistributed;
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- AttheendofthefieldmissionpreliminaryfindingsandsuggestionswerepresentedtothefisheriesMinistrystaffanddiscussed.Mostsuggestionswereunanimouslyagreed,andfurthersuggestionswereairedatthemeeting.
During the period spent in Mauritius the experts received a new OrganizationalChart (OC) of the Fisheries Technical Services.AnewdraftMasterPlanwasalsoreceivedattheendofthefieldmission.FurtheramendmentswerethenmadebytheMinistryafterthefieldmission.AfinalversionoftheMasterPlanhasbeenprovidedendofSeptember.
After field mission- Stakeholderssentbackcompletedquestionnaires;- Analysisoftheresults(fieldinterviewsandemailedcompletedquestionnaires);- Further documentation was received from various sectors, between September 3rdand October10th;- DraftreportsentonOctober11th2011toSmartFishTeamLeader.
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4 DISCUSSION – IMMEDIATE FINDINGS AND ACTIONS SUGGESTED4.1 The main stakeholders (list and details in appendix 6.2)
Thefollowingstakeholderswereconsidered.- Ministry, AFRC and related institutions- Partner institutions- National- Regional- International- Private sector- NGOs
Alistofpersonscontactedandinterviewedissetoutinappendix6.2.Aquestionnairewassenttothosepersonsnotabletobemetdirectly(Questionnairemodelatappendix6.1.).CompletedinterviewsincludedmostoftheofficersfromthebroaderFisheriessector(AFRCandrelatedinstitutions),project team leaders from donors’ projects and representatives of the private sector (industry, semi industrial companies andoneprivatefishfarm).ItwasnotpossibletomeetwithrepresentativesfromthesmallerNGOgroups.
AtaregionallevelsomeclarificationwassoughtfrominstitutionsinMadagascarandRéunion(France)inordertocheckpossiblecollaborationsonspecificissues.Butatthetimeofthefinaldraftreportnotallinformationrequestedhadbeenreceived(e.g.theschema3completed:outlineofactivities).
4.2 Past and present situation (Supply/Demand)
4.2.1 SUPPLY
Organisational chart (OC) structurefor the AFRC prior to the 2011 revision and the new structure for 2011.
Description 2009TheMinisterialOrganisationalChart(OC)usedisfoundinappendix3ofthe2009annualreport.The2009structureissetoutinSchema1.
The Albion Fisheries Research Centre undertakes the research, development and management functions of the MinistryofAgroIndustry,FoodProductionandSecurity(FisheriesDivision).IthasbeenalmostentirelyconstructedandequippedwithJapaneseassistance.
ThefacilitiesattheAlbionFisheriesResearchCentrecoveratotalsurfaceareaof3,410m²whichincludesanoffice/administrationblock,biological,chemical,bacteriologicalandmarineecologicallaboratoriesandhatcheries.Inaddition,asetofout-doorrearingpondsofatotalsurfaceof12,000m²isavailableforexperimentalculturework.
TheCentrehasstaffofsome64officersinthescientificandtechnicalgrades,supportedbyadministrativestaffandmanualworkers.
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Prior to 2011projects/serviceslocatedattheCentre(AFRC)wereimplementedthroughthefollowing3Divisions(SeeSchematic“OrganisationalChart2009”,Figure1):
(1) Fisheries Research Division (under Fisheries Planning &Management Services);(2)AquacultureDivision(underMarineScienceService);(3)MarineSciencesDivision(underMarineScienceService).
SubsequentlytheFisheriesStructurehasbeenre-organised(OrganisationalChart2011,Schema2).
Someactivitiesofthe“MarineScienceDivision”weretransferredtotheALBIONlaboratories/documentationunit.Otheractivitiesof“MarineScience”havebeenkeptunderthenew“MarineConservation”unit.BothLaboratories/DocumentationandMarineConservationarenowplacedunderthe“MarineEcosystem,Conservation&AquacultureResearch(MECAR)”PrincipalDivision.
The Aquaculture Division ismaintainedunder a new principal Division “MarineEcosystem, Conservation andAquacultureResearch (MECAR)”.Development of newproducts is added to the list of activities (Seaweed, Pearl,captagelarvaire).
The fisheries research activities have been shifted to “Fisheries Research,Management,Development & Training(FRMDT) main division,partly under Fisheries Management (FM) and partly under Fisheries research development andtraining(FRST).FiTECisFisheriesTrainingandExtensionCentre,isnowFRSTandislocatedatPointe-aux-Sables.
Human resources (2011)Appendix4setsoutthecurrentqualificationsofbothscientificandtechnicalstaff.CurrentlyanumberofstaffhaveMSc’s,coveringanumberofdisciplines,withonestaffmembercompletingaPhD.Muchoftheresearchhasconcentratedonfreshwateraquacultureandtheexperienceofcurrentscientistsreflectsthehistoryofdonorinvolvement.
Management system and Organisational ChartTheneworganizationalstructureincludesanewmanagementframework,assetoutinSchema2.
Thenewmanagementteamconsistsofofficersalreadyemployedintheorganizationatotherlevels.Nonewseniorstaffswererecruited.
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Plan
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fishe
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Comparison between Fisheries objectives of 2009 and 2011
Table 1: Objectives summary per period2009 (Annual report) 2011 (As per Master Plan)Toestablishaconduciveenvironmentinwhichthefishingindustrycandevelop.
Implement management to achieve sustainable domestic fish resources in accordance with ESD principles andincluding,whereappropriate,ecosystembasedfisheriesmanagement.
Contribute towards the development of Mauritius in a worldclassseafoodHubandderiveoptimalbenefitsfrommarinelivingresources.
Support private sector growth at all stages of the value chain, including fish production, value adding and insupportingindustries.
Promote and regulate the optimal long-term sustainable utilisationoflivingmarineresources.
Ensuresafe,adequate,goodqualityseafoodfordomesticconsumption.
Ensurethatallfisheriesactivitiesallowfortheconservationofvitalmarineecosystems.
Reduce the medium-long term risk exposure of Mauritius’sseafoodexportsector.
Foster the interest of Mauritius within the international fisheries community, including encouraging theinternational trade of fish commodities within theframeworkofinternationallawandconventions.
Transition to a more participatory, co-management approach to fisheries management and developmentthat (a) involves all key stakeholders (b) recognises the private sector benefits that accrue from exploitationof Mauritian fisheries resources in funding services tosupportmanagement.
Provide professional, responsive and customer friendly services.
SupportMauritius’s internationalobligations in fisheriesandmarineresourcemanagement.
Deliver our services efficiently and effectively providingvalueformoney.Continuouslyinvestinhumanresourcedevelopment.Promotethesocialwelfarestatusoffishermen.
Discussion on supply aspects
• General overview from questionnaires and interviews on the new structure:
TheFisheriesandMarineResourcesActmayrequireanamendmenttomakeprovisionforMarineProtectedAreasandAquaculture,allowingaclearmandateforAlbion.
Generally there was felt to be a need for more structured inter-ministerial committees, where roles, responsibilities andactivitiesarediscussed.Alsoconcernoverthe lackofclearmandatesbetweenthevarious institutionscarryingout research and itwas felt explicitMOU’s betweenAlbion and theMOI are urgently required, and a need forongoingdiscussionswiththeUniversityofMauritiusaroundjointresearchprojectsandfunding.Raisedbynumerousrespondents was that often existing data was not used effectively in management decisions, and there was felt to be a lackofmentorship,particularlyforresearch.
Upgradingoffacilitieswasanissue,particularlythelibrary/documentcentre,withstaffhavingaccesstoonlinesearchenginesanddocumentation.Aquaculturefacilitiesandequipmentareoftenoutdated.
The private sector was particularly concerned over the enormous amount of bureaucracy involved with setting up newfisheriesoraquacultureventures,alackofcapacityinsomeareasandalackofunderstandingofbusinessplanning.There was felt to be an urgent need to relook at the Fisheries investment fund and the Fisheries Welfare fund, possibly mergingthetwoandprovidinganewsetofobjectivesandmechanismforfundallocation.
Discussion – Immediate Findings And Actions Suggested
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• The new organisational structure – specific challenges:
Thereappeartobesomemismatchesintermsoftheresponsibilitiesunderthevarioussections.Thismaybeinpartduetotheexpertiseoftheexistingscientificofficers.FITEC(nowFRST)isprimarilyresponsiblefortrainingandhasasuccessfultrackrecordoftrainingandfisheriesdevelopment.Intermsoffisheries,itissuggestedthatallmonitoring,research, and management fall under one DSO, with the second being responsible for all training and fisheriesdevelopment.
Whencomparingthetwoperiodsitappearsthereisaclearfocustodayon:- Resources management in accordance with the ESD (Ecological Sustainable Development) principles which requires that broadermarine biodiversity conservation issues are considered in themanagement of fisheries,together with social and economic issues;
- The need to reduce the medium-long term risk exposure of Mauritius’ seafood export sector;- Supporting private sector growth at all stages of the value chain;- Atransitiontoamoreparticipatory,co-managementapproachtofisheriesmanagementanddevelopmentthat(a)involvesallkeystakeholders(b)recognisestheprivatesectorbenefitsthataccruefromexploitationofMauritianfisheriesresourcesinfundingservicestosupportmanagement;
- Theincreasingimportancetoensuresafe,adequate,goodqualityseafoodfordomesticconsumption.
In general research should consider all the issues including ESD and the ecosystem approach, however funding and manpowerwillobviouslydictatethatpriorityissuesarefirstaddressed.
4.2.2 Demand
Thediscussionhereisfocussedoninformationfrominternalstaffsuggestions, institutionalrequests,andcommentsfromindustryanddonorprojects.MostofthedemandisfocussedontheneedtosustainablymanageandmonitortheresourcesofMauritius.Thereisinfactfairlylimitedclearlyexpresseddemandfromtheprivatesector,withsomeexceptionfromtheartisanalandsemi-industrialnationalfisheries.Thereareadhocdemandsfromstudents,NGOsanddonors,mainlyfordata.
Tounderstandthecurrentdemand,thecurrentsupplychainhasbeensetoutinthetablebelow(Table2).
4.2.3 Supply/Demand activity information.
Table 2: General outline of supply/demand activitiesDeliverable Key Activities SUPPLY Origin of demand and future
requirements
Resource management, monitoring & Services (RMMS)
Resource conservation and Monitoring – using an Ecosystem Approach
• Datacollectionandanalysis;• Inputandoutputcontrolsand
other environmental issues (biodiversity);
• Determinationofexploitationlimits (conducive environment in which industry can develop);
• Riskidentification,recommendations;
• Regularfeedbackandadjustment ;
• EffectiveMCS,Monitoring,ControlandSurveillance.
• Fundamentalsforkeepingtheresources sustainable
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Deliverable Key Activities SUPPLY Origin of demand and future requirements
Services • Summariesofdata,dynamicsand limits;
• Provideinformation/adviseondemand;
• Trainingonmanagementandfishingtechniques;
• ‘Sell”existingexpertise(seeapplied research);
• Documentation.
• State,Donorprojects,students,NGOs,privatesector.Qualityinformation to be guaranteed;
• Limitedasnewentryshouldbelimited for artisanal and semi industrial;
• Conditionsneedtobeimposedforallrequests;
• State,Donorsprojects,Students,NGOs.
Research Longer term Research • Nonewlongtermresearchinplace yet ;
• Economic,socialandlegalunderstanding of the sectors verylimited.
• Couldstudythe“ecosystem”approach together with regional and international counterparts;
• Poolingofresourcesimportantto reduce expenses, e.g.collaborationbetweenAlbion, the MOI and the University of Mauritius as with regional counterparts;
• Someindustrialresearchcouldbe envisaged in partnership with industry (bio technology)
Applied Research (shorter term)
• Noeconomicexpertiseavailable;
• Onlycarriedoutfornationalfisheries(mainlyonfishingtechniques);
• Littlesocioeconomicdataandbusinessplandevelopment.Nocurrent cost sharing agreement for work undertaken by AFRC for other Government or private institutions;
• Aquaculture:someinformationand supply for fresh water activities but no economically successful transfer to economic sector.Productidentification(linked to market) and feasibility studiesareweak.
• Verylimitedfromprivatesector except for some national fisheriesforfishingtechniques;
• Sellingservicesatregionalandinternational (private & public) – The demand could be boosted ifvalueproposalisbetter“sold”;
• Privatesectoratnationallevel(Fisheries,aquaculture,biodiversity projects, other value to products);
Deliverable Key Activities SUPPLY Origin of demand and future requirements
Products quality controls
Tests (microbiologic, chemical and toxicity) on:• Waterquality;• Fishandother
seafood products;• Pollution.
• Linkedtootherdivisionsforvarious tests on products, water qualityandpollution.
• FromCompetentAuthority(CA):notyetasnotaccreditednor in legislation;
• Fromprivatesector:notatthemoment as lab not accredited;
• Requestforbeingaccredited;tobeassessedbyabusinessplan.
Discussion – Immediate Findings And Actions Suggested
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CommentsWith hindsight it is surprising that there is a series of research activities that have seen little transfer to the economic sector.Thisseemstobethecasenotonlyforaquaculturebutalsoatalowerlevelfordevelopmentsalongthevaluechain,theexceptionbeingtheSeafoodHubdevelopment,butthisinitiativedidnotarisefromaresearchinstitution.
Itisthereforelogicaltoquestionhowfisheriesandaquacultureprioritiesareidentifiedfromexistingdemands,andwhatanalyticaltoolsareusedtoassesspossibleinterventions.Itisclearthatthecorebusinessofmonitoring,undertakingresearch,andmanagingthenaturalresourcesofMauritiusformthecorebusinessrequirementsoftheMinistry.Returnsoninvestingintheseactivitiesareimportantforthecountry.
There is currently little private sector involvement and the lack of successful transfer of the research undertaken to theprivate sector reflects this.There is also little contactwith theprivate sectoronplanned initiatives,except forsomespecificactivitiesonnationalfisheries,andaconcernhasbeenexpressedbytheprivatesectorontheirlackofinvolvement. Thisshouldberectified inthecompilationofFisheriesManagementPlansandAquaculture feasibilitystudies.TheuseofthediagrambelowbytheResearchDepartmentshouldfacilitateclarityandlogicofsupplyanddemandactivitiestogetherwithvalueproposaloftheresearchsector.
Schema 3: Outline of activities
Key activities - Applied and long term
Researches; - Aquaculture; - Laboratories/Documentati
on Unit
Partners’ network - Donors:SWIOFP,
IFRS - National:seetable4 - Regional:SouthAfricaandothertoidentify.
Key resources - Scientific - Economic and social is
insufficient - Technical (fisheries) - Other
“Client” relationships - WithState:tobeexplained - OtherDivisions:tobe
explained - OtherInstitutions:MOU - Civilsociety:typeofcontract/partnership
“Clients” segments – State - State - Other Divisions - Other institutions - Civil Society
Distribution channels - Ministerial“internal”
system - Direct expertise - Ondirectrequest - By internet - Annual report
Value proposal - Define “core business”
- Define activities to be outsourced
Cost structure - Facilities, salaries and
management - Researchbudget:2millionRS
Output - To be determined as
per objectives and capacities
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4.2.4 SWOT Analysis – Technical and human Resources
AgeneralSWOTanalysisofthetechnicalaspectsofcurrentresearchactivitieswasundertakenaspartofthefieldvisit.AsecondSWOTAnalysisofLagoon/offlagoonactivitieswasundertakenbutisnotincludedhereandisavailableonrequest.
Table 3: SWOT analysis for current researchStrengths Weaknesses
• AgoodfisheriesandMarineResourcesAct;• AnewMasterPlanforFisheries;• Anumberofongoingmonitoringprograms;• Goodfacilities;• Historyofaquacultureandfisheriesresearch;• Anewlyrevisedmanagementstructure;• Goodmicrobiologylabequipment• TrainingfacilitiesatFITECandavailabilityofvesselsfor
research,somefisheriesdevelopmentresearch;• SomejointprojectswiththeMOI,theUniversityof
Mauritius
Technical- No recent review of monitoring programs;- No Fishery Management Plans exist, setting out
research priorities;- No comprehensive feasibility studies exist for marine
aquaculture,providingguidanceonprioritiesandresearch;
- No real market research for identifying possible regionalandinternationalrequirementsthatcouldpresent opportunities;
- Aquacultureequipmentisoutdatedinsomeinstances;- No MOU exists with the MOI and the University or
the Private Sector- Noresearchonanumberofkeyaspectse.g.by-
catch,mammalsandseabirds,recreationalfisheries;- No clear plan or business plan on laboratories (and
newequipment)andpositioning(e.g.inrelationwithexporting);
Human Resources- No comprehensive plan for upgrading of staff
qualifications- Noeconomists/socioeconomistsactivelyundertaking
researchBudget- Limited fundingDemand • Limitedinvolvementofprivatesectorinbothprimary
andsecondaryprocess.
Opportunities Threats
Technical• Reviewofmonitoringactivities.• DraftingofFisheriesPlansandAquacultureFeasibility
Reports – in conjunction with SWIOFP, IOC and others;
• Planningofresearchusingthebestcapacityandresources available in Mauritius (MRC, Fisheries Investment Fund, Albion, FITEC, MOI, University);
• Establishingnewresearchopportunitiesinrelationwith ESD, products developments (longer term), socio economics for co management systems, energy saving and waste water management
Human Resources • Upgradingofstaffqualifications–SWIOFP,others;• Needforeconomic/market(internalorout-sourced) capacities
• staffplacedinpositionswithoutthenecessaryqualificationsorexperience;
• PoorconnectivitybetweenRodriguesandMauritius;• NotechnicalassistancefortheDirectorofFisheries
–overseeingdevelopmentofFMP’S,Aquaculturefeasibility studies, setting of priorities;
• NoMOUdevelopedbetweentheroleplayers,overlap of research and responsibilities;
• Funding
Discussion – Immediate Findings And Actions Suggested
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4.2.5 Discussion
4.2.5.1 Organisational structureAmajorproblemconcerningresearchinfisheriesandaquacultureinMauritiusisthelackofvisibilityofexistingnationalorganizations,andduplicationofactivities.
ThisfindingwasinfactunderpinnedduringtheinterviewprocessandtheneedforabetterexchangebetweenthePrimeMinister’sOfficeand theMinistryofFisheries is required,allowingcommonobjectives tobediscussedandactivitiestobeapportionedinarationalfashion.
Table 5, compiled during the field visit, is not an exhaustive summaryof information, but serves to underpin theduplicationofsomeactivities,andalsohighlightsanumberofgaps(e.g.birds,marinemammals,economics,socioeconomics)notcurrentlyundertakenbyanyoftheresearchorganisations.
Table 4: No MOU exists with the MOI and the University or the Private SectorMinistry of Fisheries(Fisheries Division)
M.O.I UoM Others
ACTIVITIES Service 1 Service 2 Service 3
1. Monitoringandserviceprovision
FPPM(Headquarters)
MECAR(AFRC)
FRMDT(FITEC/AFRC)
- Coral reef X Shoals Rodrigues & SEMPA
- Fisheries - Catch and effort
X FRTU
- Import/exportpermitting X
- Fisheries development X
- Microbiology X
- Supplyoffingerlings X
- Policy/Managementplans X
- Environmental Impact assessments
X
- Training X X X X
- Coastalwaterquality/temperature
X SEMPA
2. Research
- Conservation and MPA’s X SEMPA, MMCS, RCM, Ecosud*
- Oceanography X X
- Fisheries (stock assessment)
X X
- Fisheries (biology) X X
- Fisheries development X X
- Primary and secondary productivity
x
- Birds and mammals NGO’s
- Recreationalfisheries X
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Ministry of Fisheries(Fisheries Division)
M.O.I UoM Others
ACTIVITIES Service 1 Service 2 Service 3
- Economics and socio economics (all aspects –fisheries,tourism,aquaculture)
Consultancies/UoM
- Genetics X
- GIS/Mapping X
- Fisheries Management plans
Planned for banksfishery
Planned for the BBMP & BMP
- Aquaculturefeasibilitystudies with detailed business plans
MRC – seaweed, private sector
- Aquaculturedevelopment
X X X FIT
- Biotechnology Private sector
AFRC: AlbionFisheriesandResearchCentre(Albion)BBMP: BlueBayMarineParkBMP: BalaclavaMarineParkFiTEC: FisheriesTrainingandExtensionCentre(Pointe-aux-Sables)FIT: FishermenInvestmentTrustFPPM: FisheriesPolicy,PlanningandManagement(Port-Louis)FRMDT: FisheriesResearch,Management,Development&Training(FiTECexceptforFisheriesManagement Division which is situated at AFRC)FRTU: FishingResearchandTrainingUnit(Rodrigues)MECAR: MarineEcosystem,Conservation&AquacultureResearchMMCS: MauritiusMarineConservationSocietyM.O.I: MauritiusOceanographyInstituteMRC: MauritiusResearchCouncilNGO: Non-governmentalorganizationRCM: ReefConservationMauritiusSEMPA: SouthEastMarineProtectedArea(Rodrigues)UoM: UniversityofMauritius
*MMCS,RCMandEcosudareinvolvedincommunication,mostlyinsensitization.
4.2.5.2 Summaries and suggestions – At organisational levelAtthelevelofbasicresearchandmonitoring:
Discussion – Immediate Findings And Actions Suggested
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Table 5: Summary research and monitoring – Issues, opportunities and suggestions
ISSUES and OPPORTUNITIES SUGGESTIONSNorecentreviewofmonitoringprograms. ReviewofmonitoringPlan.No Fishery Management Plans exist, setting out research priorities and no comprehensive feasibility studies exist formarineaquaculture,providingguidanceonprioritiesand research. Aquaculture equipment is outdated insomeinstances.
Drafting of Fisheries Plans and Aquaculture FeasibilityReports – in conjunction with SWIOFP, IOC and others (alreadyplannedforBanks,BBMPandBMP).
No real market research for identifying possible regional and international requirements that could presentopportunities.
Planning of research using the best capacity and resources available in Mauritius (Fisheries Investment Fund, MECAR, FRMDT,MOI,MRCandUniversityofMauritius).
Noresearchonanumberofkeyaspectse.g.by-catch,mammalsandseabirds,recreationalfisheries.
Assess the need of these subjects to be studied or to be outsourced.
No clear plan or business plan on laboratories (and new equipment)positioning(e.g.inrelationwithexporting).
Businessplanisneeded.
At Human Resource level
Thereinforcementofskillsandnewskillsrequiredwillbebetteradjustedonceactivitiesofthedifferentinstitutionsarerealignedintermsofrevisedobjectivesandactivities.
Presently: - Thereisnocomprehensiveplanforupgradingofstaffqualifications: NeedforaHRdepartmentandupgradingofqualificationinlinewiththerevisedresearchobjectivesarisingfromtheFMP’sandAquaculturefeasibilitystudies.
- Noeconomists/socioeconomistsactivelyundertakingresearch: Needforeconomic/market(internaloroutsourced)capacity.
At management level
ItisimperativetokeepclearcommunicationlinksbetweenDivisions.Unitanddivisionjobdescriptionsshouldbesetoutclearly,outliningthelinkagesbetweenunitsforallprocessesandshouldbedirectlyassociatedwithexpectedoutputs.Thiscanonlybedonewhenobjectives(MasterPlan,FMPs,AquacultureFeasibilityStudies,assessmentandvalidationofexistingmonitoringframework)andtheMOU’sbetweeninstitutionsarefullydefined.Thisshouldcommenceassoonaspossibleasresearchpriorities,placingofstaffwithintheresearchstructureandupgradingofstaffqualificationslogicallyflowsthisundertaking.
SuggestionIt is recognised that the suggested course of action carries a large administrative load and it is suggested that the DirectorofFisheries is supportedbya senior technical/administrativeassistant for thedurationof theundertaking.Althoughinternalskillsarerecognisedthereareanumberofproblemsthatrequireexternalmanagementsupport.Suggestedattributesofasuccessfulcandidate:o An ability towork specifically on the demand aspects, for both the short term and long term, and a good
understanding of international markets;o A complementary guarantee of neutrality during the realignment of the new priorities, setting out of responsibilities, andsettingofresponsibilitiesbetweeninstitutions.(possibleneworganizationChart);
o Able to oversee a cost/benefit analysis for AFRC, assessing the value of internal core activities and possibleoutsourcing more peripheral ones;
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o Able to assess if and how to proceed to regional pooling activities for cost reduction reasons (economy of scale without losing control on core activities);
o PreparingabasicoutlineforthelongtermdirectionofAFRC.
More detailed technical Discussion
- Fisheries and Aquaculture developmentEssential for the economy of Mauritius is to ensure that marine related resource opportunities for Mauritius and Rodriguesaredeveloped. Atpresent thereareanumberofpossibilitiesbut itwillnotbepossible todevelopallopportunitiessimultaneously,anditislikelythatsomewillnotprovetobeviableafteraninitialdesktopassessment.Comprehensiveplanningisrequiredtoassesseachofthese,decideontheirviability,andthensetprioritiesintermsofdevelopmentandresearch.
- In aquacultureThe idea is from the full feasibility studies (including the role of government in hatcheries, provision of spat, etc) to pickupthosethatappeartobebestbusinesspropositionforMauritius/Rodrigues-discusstheroleofgovernment-planthewayforward-andthenonlyprioritizeintermsofresearchrequiredandmanpowerplacingintermsofbiologicalwork-hatchery,growout,etc.It isalso important tonote that it is likely that themore limited freshwateraquacultureventuresmayhave tobedownscaledorstoppedtoallowforthemarinerelatedworktoexpand.Another importantconsideration inbothaquacultureandfisheriesdevelopmenttobepromotedbytheResearchcentre is building a better proximity with the market’s partners in order to better identify potential applied and long termprojectsbeforeselectingprojectsforthefeasibilitystudies(Identification).ItisalsonotedthatSeacucumbershavebeenprioritisedandresearchisplanned.TheresponsiblepositionatthelevelofScientificOfficershouldbefilledassoonaspossible.Anadvancedfeasibilitystudyforthecommercialaspectsshouldalso be undertaken as a priority, as investment opportunities for sea cucumbers in Mauritius should be addressed in conjunctionwiththeplannedresearchactivities.
- For fisheries:It is largely accepted that in the long termall fishing activitieswithin the lagoon should largely cease, allowing thedevelopmentofthefullpotentialofthetouristsector,animportantcomponentoftheMauritianeconomy.OnthecontrarytheFADfishingcouldbeexpanded(asecondcircle,afurther5to10milesoffshore)whichatthesametimecouldproviderecreationalfishermenwithfishingopportunitieswithintherangeoflocalhotels,alsoallowingforapotentialsourceoffundstoservicetheFAD’s.
- Valorisation along the supply and value chainsThroughouttheproductionandsupplychainsareaseriesoflossesthatshouldberationalized.Thesetopicsdeservespecificresearchwiththetripleaimsofreducingeconomicproductioncosts,andimprovingenvironmentalandsocialissues.
- Ecosystem - Establishing new research opportunities in relation with ESD. As Mauritius relies heavily on their natural resources for their economic well being, an evaluation of ecosystem services isanessentialcomponentofthedecisionmakingprocessintermsoffutureaquacultureandfisheriesactivities.
4.3 Suggested way ahead
4.3.1 Joint activity- AMOUtobedevelopedasamatterofurgencybetweentheAFRCandpartnerinstitutions:ApotentialdelineationofactivitiesissetoutinTable6,whichcouldserveaspointofdepartureforfurtherdiscussion.
Discussion – Immediate Findings And Actions Suggested
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Table 6: Potential division of responsibilitiesMinistry - Albion/FITEC responsibilities
- Fisheries Management Plans- Aquaculturefeasibilitystudies,sitestoincludeRodrigues- Governmentsupporttofishersandaquaculturefarmers- Allbiologicalmonitoring,collectionoffisheriesstatisticsandstockassessment- Technicaltrainingoffishers,useoffishinggear,boatrepairsetc- Fisheries development research- Marine Protected Area Research- Marine mammals and birds- Allfisheriesadministration- Climate change together with MOI and under Ministry of Environment as Focal Point- Laboratories
Rodrigues (FRTU):- Fisheries Management Plans, including separate octopus management plan - Collectionoffisheriesstatistics- Otherpriorityresearchactivitiesasdefinedbythejointresearchcommittee.
MOI- Oceanographic research- All oceanographic monitoring- Primary and secondary productivity- Pollution – Ballast water- Genetics- GIS and mapping- Marine Geology- Climate change- Bio-prospecting–includingvalueaddingforfisheriesproductsandby-catch,exploringPPP’s- Research cruises
Mauritius Research Council (MRC)- Someaquacultureresearch(notenoughinformationonMRC)
University of Mauritius (UoM)- Universitytoassistasrequiredbuttotaketheleadinstatistics,socioeconomicsandeconomics.Supportto
Albion and to MOI
- TheformulationofaJointResearchCommitteeisrecommended,includingthefollowingstakeholders: Albion;MRC;MOI;UoM;FRTURodrigues;SHOALSRodrigues;NGO’s,PrivateSector.- Suggestedtopicstobeaddressedbythefirstsittingoftheresearchcommitteecouldinclude:
- Aquacultureresearchanddevelopment;- Fisheries ecological research;- Taxonomy (a regional challenge to build capacity);- Pollution;- Economic and socio economic research;- Recreationalfisheriesandnon-consumptiveuseofmarineresources;- Other.
4.3.2 Immediate support required (COI, SWIOFP, others)Itisacceptedthattherecommendationsarisingfromthisstudywillrequiresubstantialfunds,particularlyintheshortterm,andthatitwillnotbepossiblefortheGovernmentofMauritiustomeetthesedemands.Initialdiscussionswithpotential donorshavebeenpromising andprojects underway in2011/2012 shouldbe approached to assistwithselectedaspects,inparticular:
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- MOU development;- Aquaculture feasibility studies for present fresh water activities, sea cucumbers (Urgent), aquarium fish (and“captagelarvaire”)andcoral,pearlculture,seaweed;
- Fisheries Management Plans (EAF Approach) (using the ecosystem approach to fisheries); lagoon/off-lagoon(MauritiusandRodrigues),Octopusfishery(Rodrigues);FADfishery,BankandslopeFishery;
- Revision of all monitoring activities by Albion;- TechnicalsupportforDirectorandprincipalofficers.
4.3.3 Considerations – global- FisheriesManagementPlansandAquaculturefeasibilitystudieswillhighlightpriorityareasforresearch;- Researchers to be tasked with activities with due consideration to expertise and experience;- MechanismstobeexploredforyoungresearchersfromAlbiontohaveopportunitiestofurthertheirstudies.
4.3.3.1 AquacultureFeasibilitystudiestoinclude:- Detailedbusinessplan, including research,finance, infrastructure,markets,competitiveadvantages,permitting,
etc;- Potentialconflict;- Environmental issues;- Site choices with alternative use studies;- Researchrequired;- Extensionservice.ImportantconsiderationsintheAquaculturefeasibilitystudieswillbetheroleandresponsibilityofgovernment–forexample should government hatcheries or grow-outs at Albion be established to assist with rehabilitation of the lagoon ortoprovidefishandseacucumbersforexploitationbycommunityfishers,orassistprivateentrants,ornotatall,orjust for a limited start-up time?
4.3.3.2 Some issues to be addressed in the FMP’s include- Little economic data;- Little socio economic data;- Limited data on the biology of some species;- Identificationofspeciesisdifficultintheabsenceoftrainedpersonnel;- Information on behaviour and ecology of several species are not available;- No validation of catch and effort data, estimation of abundance not very accurate;- Limiteddataonthestockstatusofthefisheries;- Limited information on by catch;- Limitedinformationonrecreationalfishing;- Conflictofusers;- Ecosystemissues–destructionofhabitat.
4.3.3.3 Monitoring programs (e.g. corals, catch and effort)- Assessmentofallcurrentactivities,includingvalidation.
4.3.3.4 LaboratoriesThereisnobusinessplanassuch;howeverthereisaneedtohavethefisheriesrelatedlaboratoryaccreditedsoastobeabletosupporttheresultsofthenationallaboratoryatnational,regionalandinternationallevels.For becoming an international accredited laboratory for exported seafood products, it should be legally independent fromtheCA.Abusinessplanisrecommendedthatshoulddefine:- Thelaboratoryperimeter(accreditedforimportandexportproducts,marineecosystem,waterquality,pollution)
taking in account the existing private laboratory and regional capacities (outsourcing or not);
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- The long term viability of retained activities;- Legalcontexttobeputinplace,accordingly.
4.3.3.5 UpgradingofstaffqualificationsAppendix3setsoutthecurrentqualificationsofbothscientificandtechnicalstaff.CurrentlyanumberofstaffhaveMSc’s,coveringanumberofdisciplines,withonestaffmembercompletingaPhD.Muchoftheresearchhasconcentratedonfreshwateraquacultureandtheexperienceofcurrentscientistsreflectsthehistoryofdonorinvolvement.
In terms of future training, it is recommended that such training be planned within the new research priorities which will arise from theFisheriesManagementPlans, the currentoverviewofmonitoring activities and the aquaculturefeasibilitystudies.Scientificandtechnicalstaffassignedtoeachofthepriorityareasshouldfurthertheirstudieswithinthe priority area they have been assigned to, and it is important that these positions are retained for the duration of the study,andthatstaffwithsuitablecapacitybeappointed.Wherestaffassignmentchangeisunavoidable,itisimperativethatnewstaffsarefullytrainedtobeabletoundertakethetasksassigned.HereitisnotedthatSeacucumbershavebeenprioritisedandresearchisplanned.TheresponsiblepositionatthelevelofScientificOfficershouldbefilledassoonaspossible.Anadvancedfeasibilitystudyforthecommercialaspectsshouldalsobeundertakenasapriority.In terms of the PFO’s and DSO’s, it is recommended that future training is concentrated predominantly on advanced administration andmanagement, rather than on further scientific training. It is important thatDSO’s take overallresponsibilityforthecollectivemanagementplansandfeasibilitystudieswithintheirsection,withindividualscientificofficersresponsibleforparticularplansorfeasibilitystudies,andforthemtosteertheprocessandberesponsibleforthefinaldocument.Consultants shouldonlybehired toprovidementorship foraperiodof timeor forparticularspecialiststudies.
Similartomanyfisheriesmanagementauthoritiesaroundtheworld,thereiscurrentlynoeconomicandsocioeconomicresearchundertakenatAlbion,andthereisnopermanentorsecondedlegalrepresentation.Astheseresponsibilitiesareoftendifficulttoaccommodateintheestablishedsystem,particularlyintermsofpersonaladvancement,itissuggestedthat economic, socioeconomic and legal research be explored in conjunction with the University of Mauritius, and otherregionalandinternationalteachingandresearchorganisations,asrequired.
IntermsofFITEC,furthertrainingrequirementswillbecomeclearastheprocessofprioritisationunfolds.ManagementandTechnicaltrainingshouldbeprioritised.Anexceptionmaybeinareasofnewfisheriesandgeardevelopment.Fisheries management and Fisheries research should not be retained as FITEC responsibilities but rather moved to Fisheriespolicyplanningandmanagementservice.
Thereisageneral lackoftraining inITandcomputerbasedskills inthecollectingandassessingdata.Suchtrainingshouldbeimplementedatalllevels.
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Schema 4: Human Resource Training
4.3.4 At mid-term- ReviseOrganisationChartincoherencewithabovefindings.
EAFApproach: Reviewofcurrentmonitoring:Coralreefs,catchandeffortetc:
EAFApproach:
Fisheries Management Plans
Aquaculturefeasibilitystudies: Noting that sea cucumber research has already been designated as a priority.
New monitoring priorities
Research priorities
Research priorities
Scientific officers and technical officers delegated research responsibilities
Less emphasis onresearch:
Scientific officers and technical officers delegated research responsibilities
Management Priorities
Management Priorities
Management Priorities
PFO’S and DSO’S training asrequired
PFO’S and DSO’S training asrequired
PFO’S and DSO’S training asrequired
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5 CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONSInthecurrentcontextofglobalchange,resourcemanagementrequiresresearchthatisbothefficientandinnovative.This isparticularly thecasewithMauritius.Although thecountry is surroundedbyanenormousEEZ, itdoesnotnecessarily follow that ithasabundant resources that canbecaughtcheaplyand soldprofitably.In this context themonitoringandresearchdepartmentsareofkeyimportanceforthecountry.
Thefirstfindingofthismissionwasthelowcoherencethatexistsbetweenthevariousentitiesconcernedwithresearch.It was therefore recommended that the various agencies, often under different Ministries, implement a Memorandum ofUnderstandingwhichdescribesandapportionstheresearchresponsibilitiesinacoherentandrationalmanner.Additionally, in order to reinforce and retain a strong collaboration between entities, the formulation of a permanent JointResearchCommitteeisrecommended,comprisingAlbion;MOI;MauritiusUniversity;FRTURodrigues;SHOALSRodrigues; NGO’s, private sector and possibly other ministries, such as Tourism and Environment, under observer status.
BothFisheriesandaquacultureresearchrequireamorecoherentstructure,allowingclearprioritiestobeidentified.ToachievethisitisrecommendedthatFisheriesManagementPlansandAquaculturefeasibilitystudiesareundertakenasaprecursortoidentifyingresearchpriorities.BasedonthistheOrganisationalChartshouldbereorganisedtogetherwithupgradingofstaffqualificationsandpossiblynewstaff recruitment. In termsoffisheries, it is suggested thatallmonitoring, research, and management fall under one DSO, with the second being responsible for all training and fisheriesdevelopment.
The current monitoring activities have not been assessed over the last decade and an assessment of all activities should beundertaken,withrevisedprotocolsintroducedasrequired.
Currentlaboratoriesrequireabusinessplanandaccreditationshouldbeexplored.TobeanaccreditedlaboratoryitisimportantforthelaboratorytobelegallyindependentoftheCA.
It is recognised that the suggested course of action carries a large administrative load and it is suggested that the Directorissupportedbyaseniortechnical/administrativeassistantforthedurationoftheundertaking.Althoughinternalskillsarerecognisedthemagnitudeofthisundertakingrequiresexternalmanagementsupport.
In the longer term there is a need to identify and study the Long term key factors from the sector which have the most impactbutwhicharealsothemostuncertain,e.g.Climatechange,economicfactorssuchasglobalmarketchange.
PART II – LONG TERM CONSIDERATION Establish scenarios for future developments
Becauseofthesignificantthreatstoresources,therearenownewproposalsthatcallintoquestionthefundamentalmodesofmanagementandexploitationoftheseresources.Thesenewapproacheswillbringchangesthatarestilldifficulttoclearlyperceivetoday.Itisthereforeimportantthatresearchisalsoappliedtothestudyofdifferentscenariosforthefuture.Anexampleisgivenbelow:
ThewaytodefinescenariosisstartingfromtheveryglobalPESTELtable(seebelow)considerationforthesector.From that table is then selected the most representative key pivots that are the key elements (select very few) with mostimpactonthefuturebutwithatthesametimethemostdifficulttopredict.Strategic diagnostic (position of the organisation)
PESTEL analysis (Global to the sector)
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Table 7: Pestel tentativePolitics (Examples) Economic (Examples)• Sustainable management of resources (often fully utilisedoroverfished)–Monitorenvironment;
• Optimal exploitation – Economic;• Employment(inquantitativeandqualitativeterms)
– Social;• Diversificationandalternatives–Research;• Othersectorstotakeintoconsideration(e.g.
tourism);• Food security
• Requestlargestquantityofproductduetodemo-graphics;
• Access to resources becoming more expensive (investment, energy, shortage of certain resources) ;
• Increased competition for some products ;• Market access conditions more regulated (sanitary,
traceability, environment, social) ;• Transportcostsareincreasing.
Social (Examples) Technologic (Examples)• Marine:workopportunitiesforthefutureishugein
various sectors related to marine environment• Demography could become a threat
• Internet development • Satellite surveillance control is improving• Dataanalysisisimprovingquitestrongly• Selectivefishingtechniquesareimproving• Rationalisationofcaptureandofquantitykepton
board• Aquaculturedevelopments• Newpreservationtechniques• Transport
Environmental (Examples) Legal (Examples)• Demographic pressure on environment• Fishing pressure on resource and limitation of fisheries(betweenscientistandeconomic/employ-ment)
• Biodiversity problem• Environmental destruction and restoration• Climate change
• Protection of environment enters in force• Sanitary condition for international markets• EEZ restriction• Originoffishpaysanimportantrole• Traceabilityisneededforindustrialfisheries
In general terms to the concerned sectorComparison between past and future evolutionShould give an idea of the variable pivots (key elements that are very probable but with important uncertainties about whichonewilloccur).- Politic = Public authorities role- Economic = macro economic factors (as exchange rates, growth variables, etc) – Research concerned;- Sociological = cultural and demographic evolutions – Research concerned;- Technologic = innovations (as Internet, genetic engineering, etc) – Research concerned;- Environmental = ecological (as pollution, recycling, climate changes, etc) – Research concerned- Legal=summaryoflegalconstraints,ofrules,safetynorms,other.
Example:• Pivotvariables FromPESTELselectthemainkeypointsthatcouldaffectsignificantlytheglobalsectorstructure (a) With most important possible impact (b) And which also have uncertainties evolutions (do not know how it will move)
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• Generalscenarioscorrespondingtopivotvariableswithmostuncertainties Scenarios:2or4.Not3asperexperiencethemidtermischosen. Thefuturecouldbecompletelydifferentdependedtheirevolution. Thisworkbringsahierarchyofenvironmentalforcesinplace.
Variable Pivot Cost/benefitisnegative Cost/benefitisequalorpositiveResource is managed and controlled
- Research departments should focus on (a) Monitoring and management costs’
improvementsystems(e.g.poolingwithotherstakeholdersand/orStates,rationalizationofpractices,etc).(b)Reducesomecosts(e.g.prohibitingsomefishingareasasthelagoonfisheries).(c)Checkifcosts may be reduced by externalizing it (d) bringsmorevaluetoproductscaptured.
- Invest in long term developments/Research
Resource is not well man-aged and not enough controlled
- Estimateadditionalmanagement/controlneeds and their costs and balance it with possible value addition gained
- Rationalize costs
- Work on both rationalization of costs and on long term developments/research
• The“ecosystemapproach”couldbestudiedthesameway,consideringvariouspossiblescenariosinthelongertermanditspossibleimpactonMauritiusresearchactivities.
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GIC
AL
FRA
MEW
ORK
TA
BLE
Tabl
e 8:
Log
ical
Fra
mew
ork
Act
ivit
yD
escr
ipti
on
an
d c
on
trib
uti
on
Mea
ns/
Sou
rces
of
veri
fica
tio
nA
ssu
mp
tio
ns
and
pre
con
dit
ion
s
1.
Overallobjective
Con
tribu
te to
sus
tain
able
man
agem
ent
and
optim
al us
e of
reso
urce
s fo
r lo
cal
and
regi
onal
econ
omic
deve
lopm
ent
2.
Projectobjective
Revi
taliz
ing
the
rese
arch
cap
acity
of
Mauritius,withspecificreferenceto
sect
oral
plan
ning
wor
k un
derw
ay s
ince
20
10
-Supplyoffisheriesandaquaculture
researchisrespondingadequately
to n
eeds
and
dem
ands
of
inst
itutio
nal a
nd p
ublic
sec
tor a
t na
tiona
l and
regi
onal
leve
l;-
Supp
ly t
o re
gion
al de
man
d is
com
petit
ive
and
base
d on
co
mpa
rativ
e ad
vant
ages
;
-Morerequests,requestsfrom
alargerfieldofstakeholders
(Num
ber a
nd ty
pe o
f st
akeh
olde
r);
-Coststructureisdecreasingand/
or v
alue
prop
osals
and
out
puts
areimproving/increasing
- Su
pply
is re
spon
ding
rapi
dly
to
dem
and
and
need
s
- Re
gion
al po
olin
g w
ith o
ther
re
gion
al ce
ntre
s a
ppro
ved
for
perm
anen
t col
labor
atio
n an
d po
ssib
le o
utso
urcin
g ac
tiviti
es;
- Th
e ne
cess
ary
staf
f is
train
ed o
r recruited(oroutsourced).
3.
Resultsexpected
3.1.
Urgent
3.1.1.AMOU,withclearresponsi-
bilit
ies
is sig
ned
betw
een
parti
es
and
is im
plem
ente
d
-TheMOUclearlydefines
resp
onsib
ilitie
s an
d of
eac
h in
stitu
tiona
l bod
y an
d pa
rties
are
w
orkin
g in
par
tner
ship
- M
OU
sig
ned
by p
artie
s;-
Annu
al re
ports
of o
rgan
isatio
ns
areadopted.
- Va
rious
Min
istrie
s co
ncer
ned
acce
pt e
nter
ing
the
MO
U
proc
ess;
-Albionlandissue(AFRCand/or
MO
I) is
reso
lved
;
3.1.2.APermanentJointResearch
Com
mitt
ee is
in p
lace
-ApermanentJointResearch
com
mitt
ee is
takin
g pl
ace
ever
y 6
mon
ths
with
pub
lic a
nd p
rivat
e st
akeh
olde
rs, w
ith o
bser
vers
as
required.
-6monthlyreports/minutes/
decis
ions
-Atleast2meetings/year;
- M
eetin
g re
ports
are
use
d fo
r fu
rther
dec
ision
s;-
Publ
ic an
d pr
ivat
e st
akeh
olde
rs a
re
participating.
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Act
ivit
yD
escr
ipti
on
an
d c
on
trib
uti
on
Mea
ns/
Sou
rces
of
veri
fica
tio
nA
ssu
mp
tio
ns
and
pre
con
dit
ion
s
3.2.
Immediatesupport
3.2.1.AnAquacultureImplementation
Plan
is in
plac
e-
The
feas
ibilit
y st
udie
s hi
ghlig
ht
prio
rity
area
s fo
r res
earc
h, a
nd
guid
e th
e fo
rmul
atio
n of
the
Impl
emen
tatio
n Pl
an
- At
leas
t 5 fu
ll fe
asib
ility
stud
ies;
- M
inut
es o
n fe
asib
ility
stud
ies
cir
culat
ed;
- D
ecisi
on d
ocum
ent c
ircul
ated
priortothefinalAquaculture
Impl
emen
tatio
n P
lan ;
- G
uide
lines
are
use
d by
pub
lic a
nd
privatesector(seeuseofofficers)
- Th
e m
aste
r Plan
gui
de a
ppro
ved
by m
ost p
artie
s;-Ministryoffisherieshasthe
capa
city
to e
cono
mica
lly a
sses
s th
e re
sults
of t
he fe
asib
ility
stud
ies
3.2.2.TheFMPsaredefinedandap
-pr
oved
;-
The
6 Fis
herie
s M
anag
emen
t Plan
s ar
e fo
rmul
ated
with
in 1
8 m
onth
s an
d hi
ghlig
ht p
riorit
y ar
eas
for
research.
- Th
e FM
Ps in
clude
issu
es a
ll alo
ng
thesupplyandvaluechains.
- Th
e 6
FMPs
are
com
plet
e a
nd
avail
able
Necessaryfunds;SWIOFP/COI/FAO,
othe
rs
3.2.3.Themonitoringprogramhas
beencorrectedand/orvalidated
- As
sess
men
t of c
urre
nt a
ctiv
ities
, in
cludi
ng v
alida
tion
- O
ngoi
ng v
alida
ted
mon
itorin
g
- N
ew a
ccre
dite
d M
onito
ring
docu
men
t;-
Valid
atio
n cr
iteria
(doc
umen
t)-
If th
e ca
se, d
etail
ed re
port
on
corr
ectio
n ne
eded
Necessaryfunds;SWIOFP/COI/FAO,
othe
r
3.2.4.DecisionistakenwhetherAFRC
labor
ator
ies
shou
ld b
e ac
cred
it-edandforwhichspecifictesting
capa
citie
s
- A
busin
ess
plan
form
ulat
ed,
prov
idin
g th
e ne
cess
ary
info
rmat
ion
for d
ecid
ing
the
laboratoriesfuturepositioning.
- Ap
prov
ed b
usin
ess
plan
accr
edite
d fo
r exp
ort p
rodu
cts
3.2.5.Managementcapacityreinforced
- Re
info
rcem
ent o
f man
agem
ent
durin
g a
full
rest
ruct
urat
ion
proc
ess
via
TA
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Act
ivit
yD
escr
ipti
on
an
d c
on
trib
uti
on
Mea
ns/
Sou
rces
of
veri
fica
tio
nA
ssu
mp
tio
ns
and
pre
con
dit
ion
s
3.3.
Midterm
3.3.1.OCisrevisedaccordingto
abov
e re
sults
- Th
e AF
RC o
r Min
istry
is
restructuredbasedon3.2.1;
3.2.2;3.2.3.;3.2.4.resultsand
3.2.5support
- A
new
OC
ava
ilabl
e-
A sc
hem
e on
act
iviti
es p
er s
ecto
r is
avail
able
and
cle
ar
3.3.2.Staffistrainedand/orrecruited
-Staffistrainedaccordinglyto3.3.1
resu
lts-Certificationoftraininginstitutions
Train
ing
orga
nise
d in
cle
ar c
oher
ent
fash
ion
with
new
OC
itse
lf ba
sed
on
3.2.1;3.2.2;3.2.3.;3.2.4results.
3.4.
Longterm
3.4.1.TentativelongtermScenarios
- Sc
enar
io p
lanni
ng u
nder
way
-Globalanalysisiscomplete.
- Ke
y el
emen
ts a
re s
elec
ted;
-Scenariosredrafted.
4.
Activities
4.1.
Urgent
4.1.1.MOU’sandtheirimplementation
- M
eetin
g of
key
sta
keho
lder
s,
usin
g th
is re
port
to c
ompi
le th
e ag
enda
-
Esta
blish
bila
tera
l com
mitt
ees
as
required.
- M
inut
es o
f mee
tings
;-
Dec
ision
of M
inist
ries
conc
erne
d;-
Tabl
e of
act
iviti
es p
er in
stitu
tion
and
join
t act
iviti
es;
- M
OU
sig
ned
-Requirements:atleast3
wor
ksho
p w
ith a
ll pa
rties
; su
ppor
t of
TA
or a
n ex
tern
al sh
ort t
erm
expert,asrequired
-Necessaryfundsavailable:COI
- C
lear
tim
e fra
me
of 1
2 m
onth
s to
completedeliberations.
4.1.2.PermanentJointResearchCom
-m
ittee
-PermanentJointResearch
Com
mitt
ee o
f all
rele
vant
stakeholdersestablished.
- M
inut
es o
f com
mitt
ee
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Act
ivit
yD
escr
ipti
on
an
d c
on
trib
uti
on
Mea
ns/
Sou
rces
of
veri
fica
tio
nA
ssu
mp
tio
ns
and
pre
con
dit
ion
s
4.2.
Immediatesupport
4.2.1.AquacultureManagementPlan
- U
p to
6 p
oten
tial p
rodu
cts
(inclu
ding
h s
eaw
eed
and
sea
cucumber)areidentifiedashaving
poss
ible
mar
kets
and
sui
tabl
e re
turn
on
inve
stm
ent t
o l p
rivat
e co
mpa
nies
;-
Up
to 6
full
feas
ibilit
y st
udie
s(FS
) ar
e co
mpl
eted
and
app
rove
d (th
e FS
may
iden
tify
othe
r op
portu
nitie
s) );
- 2-
3 pr
oduc
ts a
re s
elec
ted
if th
e Fe
asib
ility
stud
ies
are
posit
ive
cons
titut
e th
e ba
sis o
f the
AquacultureImplementationPlan.
- C
urre
nt a
ctiv
ities
and
dat
a assessed;,freshwateraquaculture
likelytobephasedout.
-6FullfeasibilityStudies.6
cons
ulta
ncie
s of
two
expe
rts p
er
sector.Forapproximately60days
Avail
able
fund
s, C
OI,
othe
rs
4.2.2.FMPs
- Fis
hery
Man
agem
ent P
lans
base
d on
the
ecos
yste
m a
ppro
ach
(EAF
) forLagoon/offlagoon(Mauritius
andRodrigues),octopusfisheries
(Rod
rigue
s), F
AD F
isher
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Ban
k andSlopefisheries.
Adequatefundsavailable,COI,others
4.2.3.MonitoringProgramme
-Monitoringprograms(e.g.corals,
catchandeffort):currentactivities
asse
ssed
,
- Ex
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ta c
ompi
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- As
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- goi
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and
re
sults
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and
ava
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If ne
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curr
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ities
revised/reduced/sharedwithother
entit
ies;
-Newvalidationsysteminplace.
- 1
expe
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Avail
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fund
s; C
OI,
FAO
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4.2.4.Laboratories(AFRC)
- Bu
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er to
ass
ess
cost/benefitandrequiredtesting
capa
city
(micr
obio
logi
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andheavymetals)andmarkets.
-2specialists:1economicand1for
laboratoryissues;15dayseach.
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4.2.5.SupporttoDirectoratemanage-
men
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anag
emen
t sup
port
for t
he
Dire
ctor
of R
esea
rch
for t
he im
ple-
men
tatio
n of
the
reco
mm
enda
tions
fromthisreport.Suggestedattributes
ofpotentialcandidate:
•Anabilitytoworkspecificallyon
the
dem
and
aspe
cts,
for b
oth
the
shor
t and
long
term
s, a
goo
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ders
tand
ing
of i
nter
natio
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mar
kets
;•Acomplementaryguaranteeof
neut
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the
reali
gnm
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of th
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wpr
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set
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out o
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and
se
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twee
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Cha
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•Abletooverseeacost/benefit
analy
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or A
FRC
, ass
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of in
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an
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perip
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•Abletoassessifandhowto
proc
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to re
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tiviti
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cono
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of s
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w
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cont
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activ
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);•Preparingabasicoutlineforthe
longtermdirectionofAFRC.
- A
seni
or p
ositi
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to
be re
crui
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with
in th
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com
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mon
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Shou
ld b
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crui
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outs
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the
civil
serv
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Logical Framework Table
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of
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and
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4.3.
Midterm
4.3.1.RestructuringOCandAFRC
-AsaconsequenceoftheMOU,
newplans(aquaculture,Fisheries
man
agem
ent p
lans,
etc
), st
aff
trainingandnewmanagement.
- N
ew O
rgan
isatio
nal C
hart
in c
oher
ence
with
the
new
objectives.
Allaboveactivitiesareinitiated.
4.3.2.Thestaffqualificationsareup-
grad
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sta
ff re
crui
ted
as
required.
- su
ch tr
ainin
g to
be
plan
ned
with
in
the
new
rese
arch
prio
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s w
hich
w
ill ar
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om th
e Fis
herie
s M
anag
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t Plan
s, th
e cu
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t ov
ervi
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f mon
itorin
g ac
tiviti
es
andtheaquaculturefeasibility
studies.
-MOU,AquacultureManagement
Plan
, Fish
ery
man
agem
ent P
lans,
re
view
of m
onito
ring
Plan
are
av
ailab
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C is
org
anise
d, a
ccor
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toaboveplans.
Envisagepossibleretirementsand/or
newrecruitment.
4.4.
Longterm
4.4.1.Studyoffuturescenarios
- Id
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d st
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the
Long
term
ke
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s fro
m th
e se
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whi
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have
the
mos
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pact
but
whi
ch
arealsothemostuncertain,e.g.
Climatechange..
-Report.10daysfor1strategic
expertwithfisheries/Research/
Economicexperience.
4.5.Conditionsforlaunchingthe
impl
emen
tatio
n of
the
activ
ities
- Re
port
appr
oved
by
Min
istry
;-
Fund
ing
or s
uppo
rt fro
m
existingprogrammesapproved.
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APPENDIX
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7 APPENDIX7.1 Appendix 1– Questionnaire model
ONBEHALFTHEMINISTRYOFFISHERIES/AQUACULTUREANDRODRIGUESSURVEY WITH THE AIM TO IMPROVE SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED TO STAKEHOLDERS OF THE SECTOR BY MAURITIUS RESEARCH CENTRES
BackgroundAsyouprobablyalreadyknowFisheriesandAquacultureresearchinMauritiusistheprimaryresponsibilityoftheAlbionFisheriesResearchCentre (AFRC);aCentre (Website:http://www.gov.mu/portal/site/fisheries/)establishedwithintheMinistryofFisheriesandRodrigues.TheAFRChasthreeDivisions(FisheriesResearch,AquacultureandMarineScience).ThebasicobjectivesoftheAFRCare:
• Tocarryoutresearchandstudiesforthesustainabledevelopmentandmanagementofmarinelivingresources;• Toprovideadvice topolicymakersonmatters related to thedevelopmentandmanagementofmarine living
resources and the conservation of marine environment, including the creation of marine parks and reserves;• Toactasafocalpointforcollaborativeresearchandmanagementasregardregionalandinternationalfisheriesandmarinelivingresources.
• IthasbeenaskedbytheMinistryofFisheriesandRodriguestoundertakeacomprehensivereviewofwaysandmeanstorevitalizefisheriesresearchcapabilitiesinMauritiuswiththeaimofimprovingservicestostakeholdersandstrengtheninggovernanceofthesector.
Theotherrelatedinstitutionsare:• FITEC(FisheriesTrainingandExtensionCentre)• FishermenWelfareFund:fisherwelfare@mail.gov.mu• SeafoodHub• FishInvestmentTrust(Corporate)• MauritiusOceanographicInstitute:http://moi.gov.mu/
Thequestionnaireisalsosentto• University• Privatesector• NGO
Assignment TheMinistryofFisheriesandRodrigueshasrequestedacomprehensivereviewofwaysandmeanstorevitalizefisheriesresearch capabilities in Mauritius with the aim of improving services to stakeholders and strengthening governance of thesector.
ThisevaluationaimsatrevitalizingtheresearchcapacityofMauritius,ingeneralandwithspecificreferencetoactualsectoral planning work underway since 2010
Title of assignmentProceedtoaComprehensivereviewofwaysandmeanstorevitalizefisheriesresearchcapabilitiesinMauritiuswiththeaimofimprovingservicestostakeholdersandstrengtheninggovernanceofthesector.
1. The following will be reviewed and assessed by the experts:A. Demand and supply of research services• SupplyofresearchservicesbyAFRCandrelatedinstitutions(FiTEC,MOI,MRC)intheareaoffisheriesaquacultureandmarinesciences(presentandpastevolution,driversforchange)
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• Demandforresearchservicesbymaincategoriesofstakeholders:Ministryandmainservices,publicandprivatesector,civilsociety,etc.(presentandpastevolution,driversforchange)
• Reasonsforinadequaciesbetweensupplyanddemandasperceivedbymainstakeholdergroups• Mainprioritiesinthesupplyofresearchservicesasperceivedbymainstakeholdergroups
B. Strengths and weaknesses for revitalized research capacities• StrengthsandweaknessesofAFRCandrelatedinstitutionsintermsofinternalorganization(institutional,organizational,financial,managerialandhumancapacityaspects)
• StrengthandweaknessesofAFRCandrelatedinstitutionsintermsofprogrammingandimplementingresearch activities
• Strengths andweaknesses of AFRC and related institutions in the broader context of its institutionalanchorage, its relationship with other services and entities within and outside the Ministry of Fisheries and Rodrigues
2. On this basis the experts will suggest ways and means to revitalize research capacities, including: • Suggestedmeasuresforimprovingperformancesinthedeliveryofresultsbasedonexistingmeans,capacities
and programmes• Suggested reorientation of research programme in themedium term tomeet demand from users andrequirements(financial,organizational,humancapacitybuilding,etc.)
• Suggestedmeasurestoenhancetheinstitutionalframeworkofresearchandrelatedservicestobeprovided(byAFRCandotherinstitutions)forgreaterrelevanceandefficiency.
Asking for your details and opinion/contributionAswrittenintheaboveassignmenttermsweneedyourinput/contribution.Inafirstphasewouldyoubesokindtoprovideus,underwrittenform,yourprecisedetailsandopinionby:
(a) Fillinginthefollowingprofile/questionnaireA(forall)andpartofBcorrespondingtoyourposition/experience(Authority/Administration, Scientist/Research, Business Manager, Project/institution Manager, Technical,NGOs)
(b) Confirmingyouravailabilityforanindividualinterviewformoreindepthdiscussion(FromAugust18,21to26).
Onyourrequesttheinformationprovidedbyyoucouldbekeptconfidential.
Wewouldappreciateifyoucouldconfirmwithus:• Receivingoftherequest;• Anyqueriesyoumayhave?• Lettingushavebyemail(orrequestingustocollect)thecompleteddocumentatyourearliestconveniencebutnotlaterthanAugust24that6:00PM.
Use of questionnaire below and organisation of individual meetingsTheopinionexpressedinthequestionnairebelowwillbekeptconfidential(thenamesandaddresseswillbeputinthefinalreport).Inasecondphase,theprofileswillbeusedbyusasabasisforpreparingonetoonemeetingswithmoreindepthdiscussiononspecificmattersthatconcernyoumorespecifically.Theinformationwillthenbeaggregatedbysub–subjectsanddiscussedinlargermeetings.
On behalf 10th EDF Fish ProjectE.RotsaertW.Sauer
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Planning1. Questionnairesenton:August18th2. Questionnairetobesentbackon:23rdofAugust(Latest)atemailaddress:j.sauer@ru.ac.za3. Individualinterviews:fromAugust18thtoAugust24th4. Firstrestitutionmeeting:26thofAugust
Thecompletedquestionnaireshouldbesendbackbyemailto:NAME/EMAILPleasecompleteBOXA(ForAll)asrelevantBOXB,below.
QUESTIONNAIRE
A. For ALL (BOX A)
Contact Details
Company/Institution/Administration/ProjectPlease be precise
Contact Person: Your NamePosition:Address:
Telephone: Email:Mobile: Web site:Fax:
B. PER TYPE OF ORGANISM (CHOOSE RELEVANT BOX TO YOUR POSITION) (CONFIDENTIAL)
B.1. FOR INSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS (as AFRC, MOI and other partners’ institutions) – BOX B.1.
1. Yearintheorganisation • Numberofyearsintheorganisation:• Numberofyearsinyourcurrentposition:• Ifrelevant,yourformerposition:
2. Typeofactivity (e.g. Strategy, Management, Scientific, Financial, Economic, Technical, IT, statistics, etc)
3. Majordisciplines(withintypeofactivity) (E.g. Scientific: mariculture fish reproduction ...)
4. Highesteducationobtained:fromwhichinstitution?
5. Your main work terms of reference(s)(output) for the organisation
6. The main partner (public and private)organisationsyouworkwith.Onwhichcurrent issues? Future Issues?
• Name(s)(national,regionaland/orinternational):• Issue(s):• Tocome:
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7. Your opinion on AFRC and otherinstitutions/centres(e.g.MOI,Universityof Mauritius etc) carrying out research in theareaoffisheries /aquacultureandmarine sciences
• Strengths and weaknesses of AFRC - Institutional, Organi-sational,financial,managerialandhumancapacity):o ...o ...
• Strengths and weaknesses of related institutions- Institution-al,Organisational,financial,managerialandhumancapacity):o ...o ...
• Strengths and weaknesses of AFRC – Programming and implementingresearchactivities:o ...o ...
• Strengths and weaknesses of related institutions – Program-mingandimplementingresearchactivities:o ...o ...
• Strengths and weaknesses of AFRC – Institutional anchor-age, relationships with other services and entities and outside Ministry:o ...o ...
• Strengths and weaknesses of related institutions – Institu-tional anchorage, relationships with other services and entities andoutsideMinistry:o ...o ...
8. Your suggestions to improve, or, if toolong, the subject(s) you would like to speak about
9. Out of your own activities and basedon your general experience which most important services would you see to be provided by Mauritius Research centres, in the future for Fisheries, aquacultureand marine science
• Reinforcing:
• Newservicestobedeveloped:
• Serviceswhichareobsolete:
• Services where Mauritius Research centres cannot compete withotheroffers(andwhoareofferingabettersolution):
10. In your opinion, which are the mainmajor constraints for the organisations development?
(Constraint(s): the issue(s) you do not see how it could be solved)
11.Othercomments,ifany
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B.2. FOR PRIVATE COMPANIES (BUSINESSES) – BOX B 2
1. YearofEstablishment
2. NumberofEmployees3. TypeofBusiness(es) (e.g. Manufacturer, Import/Export, Agent, etc.:)4. MajorActivities/Products • Products
o Production:o Finalproduct:
• Services
5. Available(Production)Capacity (in units)
6. AnnualTurnover (in value-USD or Euro- or in units) (% of capacity, if relevant)
7. BusinessReferences Majorclients:• Local(%):• Regional(%):• andexport(%):
8. Companychallengesand/orrequirements
• Challenges• requirements
9.a.YourexpectationsfromtheAFRCforfisheries/aquacultureandmarinesci-ence
b.Yourexpectationsofotherresearchinstitutionsforfisheries/aquacultureandmarine science
• shortterm:• longterm:• shortterm:• longterm:
10. Have youworkedwith research Centres?Which ones? On which subjects?(Fisheries,aquacultureandmarinescience)
• Yes/no:• Whichones:• Onwhichspecificsubjects:
11.Ifnot,whyandifyes,whatweretheresults? • Whynot:• Notsatisfied,bywhat:• Satisfiedbywhat:
12.Othercomments,ifany
B.3. AID PROGRAMME MANAGERS – BOX B 3
1. Name of the Project/Programme andDonor
2. Years • When is the project finishing: • If of interest to this assignment, your former position before be-
ingintheproject:
3. Typeofactivity (in bullet points)
4. Do you work/collaborate withMauritiusResearch Centres? Which ones? On which issues?
• MauritiusResearchCentres: • Ifyes,onwhichissuesandwhatweretheresults:• Ifno,why:
5. Do you work with other regional orinternational Research centres? Which ones? On which issues?(for fisheries, aquaculture and marine science)
• Yes/no:• Ifyes,whichones:• Onwhichissues:• WhynotwithMauritiusResearchcentres:
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6. Your opinion (if relevant) on MauritiusFisheries Research Centres strengths and weaknesses
• Strengths and weaknesses of AFRC - Institutional, Organisational, financial,managerialandhumancapacity):o ...o ...
• Strengths and weaknesses of related institutions- Institutional, Organisational,financial,managerialandhumancapacity):o ...o ...
• Strengths and weaknesses of AFRC – Programming and imple-mentingresearchactivities:o ...o ...
• Strengths and weaknesses of related institutions – Programming andimplementingresearchactivities:o ...o ...
• Strengths and weaknesses of AFRC – Institutional anchorage, relationshipswithotherservicesandentitiesandoutsideMinistry:o ...o ...
• Strengths and weaknesses of related institutions – Institutional anchorage, relationships with other services and entities and outsideMinistry:o ...o ...
7. Your suggestions to improve or, if toolong, the subjects you would like to speak about.
• Suggestions:o ...
8. Outofyourownspecificactivities,andbased on your general experience, whichmostimportantdemand/supplyserviceswouldyouseetobeprovided/reinforced/removedfromAFRCandother Mauritius Research Centres in fisheries,aquacultureandmarinescience?
• Reinforcing,improving:• Newservicestobedeveloped:• Serviceswhichareobsolete:• Services where Mauritius Research centres cannot compete with
otheroffers(andwhoisofferingabettersolution):
9. MajorconstraintsofAFRCandotherMauritiusResearchCentresinfisheries,
(Constraints: when you do not see how it could be solved)
10. Othercomments,ifany
B.4. NGOs and OTHER CIVIL SOCIETY – BOX B 4
1. NameoftheOrganisation
2. Yearintheorganisation • NumberofYearintheorganism: • Numberofyearinyourtodayposition: • If relevant, your former position before being member of the organism:
3. TypeofactivitiesoftheOrganisation
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4. Work references (output) of theorganisation
5. DoyouhaveconnectionwithAFRCandrelated institutions?(for fisheries, aquaculture and marine science)
• Yes/No:• Ifyes,whichone:• Onwhichissue:• Ifno,why:
6. QualityofdeliverybyAFRCandrelatedinstitutions, explanation
• Quality of service• Explanation in a few words
7. Other research institutions (Regional orinternational) your are working with? On which issues?
• Namesofinstitution:• Issues:• Qualityofdelivery:• WhynotwithMauritiusResearchcentres:
8. Your opinion on AFRC and relatedinstitutions strengths and weaknesses
• Strengths:• Weaknesses:
9. Your suggestions to improve theorganisation(s)s or if too long the subjects you would like to speak about
• Suggestions:• Subjectstospeakabout:
10. Out of your own specific activities,and based on your general experience, which most important demand/supplyserviceswouldyouseetobeprovided/reinforced/ removed from AFRCandother Mauritius Research Centres in fisheries, aquaculture and marinescience?
• Reinforcing:• Newservicestobedeveloped:• Toberemoved:• ServiceswhereMauritiusResearchcentrescannotcompetewithotheroffers(andwhoisofferingabettersolution):
11. Major constraints of AFRCand otherMauritiusResearchCentresinfisheries,
(Constraints: when you do not see how it could be resolved)
12.Othercomments,ifany
7.2 Appendix 2- Contacts and contacts details
Administrative Director of Fisheries Mr D MAUREE dmauree@mail.gov.muResearch, Management, Development & Training
PrincipalFisheriesOfficer Mrs S RATHACHAREN
srathacharen@mail.gov.mu
Marine Ecosystem, Conservation &Aquaculture
PrincipalFisheriesOfficer Mr D NORUNGEE dnorungee@mail.gov.mu
Policy, Planning & Management PrincipalFisheriesOfficer Mr S SOONDRON ssoondron@mail.gov.mu
Policy, Planning & Management Ag.DivisionalScientificOfficer-Licensing/Import-Export
S.P.Becharry sbecharry@mail.gov.mu
Policy, Planning & Management DivisionalScientificOfficer-Fisheries Planning
Mrs Y BASANT RAI ybasant-rai@mail.gov.mu
Policy, Planning & Management DivisionalScientificOfficer-MC&S/FPS/Enforcement
Mr.S.C.Bauljeewon
sbauljeewon@mail.gov.mu
Marine Ecosystem, Conservation &Aquaculture
DivisionalScientificOfficer-Marine conservation
Mrs M HURBUNGS
mhurbungs@mail.gov.mu
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Marine Ecosystem, Conservation &Aquaculture
Ag.DivisionalScientificOfficer–Aquaculture
Mr.S.Ramsaha skramsaha@mail.gov.mu
Marine Ecosystem, Conservation &Aquaculture
DivisionalScientificOfficer-Laboratories&Document.Unit
Mr B RAMCHARRUN
bramcharrun@mail.gov.mu
Research, Management, Development & Training
DivisionalScientificOfficer-Fisheries Management
Mr M NALLEE mnallee@mail.gov.mu
Research, Management, Development & Training
DivisionalScientificOfficer- Fisheries Research, Development & Training
Mr V CHOORAMUN
vchooramun@mail.gov.mu
Advisors, Fisheries Seafood Hub and aquaculture
MrJYTHEPAUT tpo@yahoo.fr
Mauritius Oceanographic Institute Officerincharge Rezah BADAL rezahmb@moi.intnet.mu
Mauritius Oceanographic Institute Principle Research Scientist Ruby MOOTHIEN PILLAY
rubykm@moi.intnet.mu
Mauritius Oceanographic Institute Principal Research Scientist Daniel MARIE depmarie@moi.intnet.mu
Fishermans Investment Trust Fishermen Welfare Fund Board Ferme de Mahebourg (aquaculture)
Director JerryKheeChoy jerry.kheechoy@fmm.mu
Pelagic Processing Ltd Director IOTOA Association MrsV.Garrioch vero.garrioch@gmail.
comIOTOA Thon des Mascareignes ,
GMPatrice Robert
IOTOA Princes Tuna (Mtius) Ltd, MD
Mr Evert Liewes ewliewes@princestuna.com
SeskelEnt.Ltd MD Oliver Ng Froid des Mascareignes Ltd, Directeur M.Rault mrault@fdm.mu
Marlin Export Ltd QA Manager Maureen Martin marlin@intnet.muBella Amigo Group Director Rodrigues General Fishing Ltd GM EdouardJoseph
Darkenson
Mer des Mascareignes G.Manager–MerdesMascareignes
C.Talbot ctalbot@mdm.mu
IFRS 10th EDF Fish Project DominiqueGREBOVAL
dominique.greboval@coi-ioc.org
ProGeCo/ReCoMap,TL Michel de SAN michel.desan@coi-ioc.org
IOC SECRETARIAT OfficerinchargeatCOI,DI 3
Léon Martial RAZAKA
harijhons.razaka@coi-ioc.org
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TA France at IOC- Environnement Jean-PaulGAUDECHOUX
jpgaudechoux@gmail.com
ACClimate project, TL Brice MONTFRAIX brice.montfraix@coi-ioc.org
Surveillance des Pêches, TL Xavier NICOLAS xavier.nicolas@coi-ioc.or
AMESD (See MOI) African Monitoring of Environment for SD
Francois Carnus francois.carnus@amesd.org
SWIOFP http://www.swiofp.net/CTOI http://www.iotc.org
7.3 Appendix3-ProfilesofMinistryofficers–Summary
(1) FPPMS
DSO Licensing Import
Export
S.P.Beeharry-Panray
DSO Fisheries Planning
Y.Basant-Rai (Mrs)
DSO Monitoring, Control
& Surveillance &FPS/Enforcement
S.Bauljeewon
PFO Fisheries Policy, Planning and Management Service
S.Soondron
Scientific Officers H.Bhudoye S.Jeetah Principal Technical Officer P.Daby Senior Technical Officer A.SheikMamode Technical Officers M.Nunkoo R.Runnoo O.Gooroochurn**
Scientific Officers P.Neermul Z.Dhurmeea(Ms) Senior Technical Officer A.SheikMamode Technical Officers M.Nunkoo R.Runnoo O.Gooroochurn**
Scientific Officers J.P.Luchmun Senior Technical Officer M.HossenBacus* Technical Officers O.Sunassee C.LimShung(Mrs)* D.Lutchmanen(Ms)
Controller/FPS P.Ramkalawon + FPS Officers
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Fishery Policy, Planning and Management (FPPM)
Position Name Diploma,Location
Experience, Outputs
PFO Mr.S.Soondron Bachelor of Fisheries science (Bangalore); Master of Science (FisheriesScience.UK)
Supervision of the Programme-based Budget and the sector strategicplanning.SupervisionofRegional/Bilateral&MultilateralCooperationandCoordination.Supervision of Fish Auction market project; Supervision of project write up,appraisalandmonitoring.
Ag.DSO Licensing Import/export (1)
Mr.S.P.Beehary-Panray
B.Sc.(General),Chemistry,Botany,Zoology;M.Sc.Zoology–spec.infishandFisheries Science, India; Trainers Course in Vocational Training,Mauritius.
Coordination and monitoring overall activities.IssuelicensestoMauritianand foreign vessels; allocation and monitoringofcatchquota;advisefishingoperators
Scientific Officer H.Bhudoye B.Sc.(Hons),Zoology,India. Issue licenses to Mauritian and foreign vessels; allocation and monitoringofcatchquota;adviseonfishingactivities.
Scientific Officer S.Jeetah B.Sc.(Hons),Zoology,India. Monitoring activities of the FPS-Inspection of imported products-Follow-up on trade issues
Ag.DSO, Fisheries Planning (2)
Mrs.Y.Basant-Rai Master of Science in Zoology (spec.inCellbiology),India; Bachelor of Science in ZoologywithHonours,India.
Supervision of the Programme-based Budget and the sector strategicplanning.SupervisionofRegional/Bilateral&MultilateralCooperationandCoordination.Supervision of Fish Auction market project; Supervision of project write up,appraisalandmonitoring.
Scientific Officer P.Neermul Bachelor of Science (Chemistry, Botany, Zoology), India.
InvolvedinRegional/Bilateral/MultilateralCooperation:assistisevolvingoffisheriespolicieswith respects to EU,WTO, SADC, COMESA, NEPAD,IOP-ARC, SWIOFC, Fisheries Master Plan, EPA, Fisheries Partnership Agreements, ACP Fish II and IRFS (Implementation of Regional Fisheries Strategies)
Scientific Officer Z.Dhurmeea(Mrs) Master of Science in Marine Biology, Wales, UK; Bachelor of Science in Biology with Honours(OptionalMinor:Environment&AquaticSciences),Mauritius.
Project write up, appraisal and monitoring.Preparationofthebudget planning and sector strategic planning.ImplementationoftheFisheriesMasterPlan.
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Ag.DSO, MCS/FPS /Enforcement
Mr.S.Bauljeewon B.Sc.(General)Chemistry,BotanyandZoology,M.Sc.Zoology-Specialized in AquaticBiologyandFisheries(India)
Coordinating and monitoring overall activitiesofthedivision.Enforcement ; Prosecution ;Registration of fishermen;Registrationofboats;VMS;Appraisalofproject;Jointfisheriessurveillancemission;PortStateControlUnit.
Scientific Officer J.P.Luchmun M.Sc.(Hons)Botany(India)Diploma in Tropical Agriculture (UK)
Ensure the implementation of Port State Measures; Operational coordinationofjointfisheriessurveillance mission in the IOC Member states waters; Ensure the implementation of resolutions adopted by Regional Fisheries Management Organization; Look after the day to day activities of the FMC and the Port State Control Unit.
PFO:PrincipalFisheriesOfficerDSO:DivisionalScientificOfficer
(3)FRMDT(FiTEC/AFRC)
DSO Fisheries
Management
M.Nallee
DSO Fisheries Research, Development and
Training
V.Chooramon
PFO Fisheries Research, Management,
Development & Training S.Rathacharen
S. Soondron
Scientific Officers S.K.Khadun D.Degambur Technical Officers D.Bolaky S.Ramkisson (Mrs) V.Chelumbrun(Mrs) D.Kawol P.Seepaul(Ms)** T.Sooklall(Mrs) L.Caussy + Enumerators
Scientific Officers V.Caulle D.Rumjeet Senior Technical Officer V.Mangar Technical Officers N.Dussooa V.Senedhun V.Kawol** Senior Fisheries Protection Officers M.Cunnee K.Ramdunee Fisheries Protection Officer N.Appadoo
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Fisheries Research, Management, Development and Training
Position Name Diploma,Location
Experience, Outputs
PFO S.Rathacharen(Mrs) Masters of Science(Honours) in Ichthyology and Fish Culture;Postgraduatecertificatein Mariculture Technology; Post graduates in ICZM and in stock assessment; certificatesinNegotiationSkills,financialmanagement,communicationskills.
Supervisionofthefollowing:Deployment and maintenance of FADsforthebenefitoffishermen;Trainingoffishermenandotherstakeholders;StockAssessment;Management Plans for both artisanalandbanksfishery;SWIOFPComponents1,3,4and6;IFAD/MARS Programme ; Resource Surveys ;Quota Allocation and TAC
DSO Fisheries Management
M.Nallee M Sc (Hons) in Fisheries Economics
Managingartisanalfishery,Industrial,semiindustrialsfisheryandTunafishery
Scientific Officer
S.K.Khadun M.ScZoologywithspecialisationin Fish Biology-University of Rajasthan, India
Collect and process and analyse coastalfisherycatchdataNMU StatBase, and Observer; programme, SWIOFP project; Study files,attendmeetings;ReplacetheDivisionalScientificOfficerduringabsence;Aquacultureincludingmarine and freshwater; Marine Conservatione.gEIA;Ecotoxicology-testing.
Scientific Officer
D.Degambur DEGREE of Master of Science(MSc)Biology.SpecializationinAquaticBio-Resources, Ichthyology and Aquaculture;AstrakhanTechnicalSchool of Fisheries, Russian Federation
Majordisciplinetoday:FisheriesBiology and Ichthyology; Main output:ResourceandStockAssessment; Monitoring of the Tuna Fisheries
DSO, Fisheries Research, Development and trainin
V.Chooramun Master of Science in Engineering - Fish Technology (sent by email)
Scientific Officer
V.Caullee
Scientific Officer
D.Rumjeet
PFO:PrincipalFisheriesOfficerDSO:DivisionalScientificOfficer
Externalpartners:Regional:SWIOFP, IOSEA, UNEP/CMS Dugong MOU, IOC, WIOMER. AU, NEPAD. International: FAO, NORAD, OFCF and JICA of Japan, SWIOFP.
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(2) MECAR (Albion)
Position Name Diploma,Location
Experience, Outputs
PFO D.NorungeeDSO Marine Conservation
M.Hurbungs(Mrs)
M.Sc.(Zoology),FishandFisheries, Fresh water Biology, Statistics, Instruments and Methodology;B.Sc.(Hons),Zoology(main),Botany, Biochemistry, Penjab;B.Sc.1yr(Zoology,Botany,Chemistry), Penjab;
Management of the 2 marine parks and fishingreserves;Longtermmonitoringof coral reef, mangrove propagation, assessment of EIAs, issue of permits for permissible activities in MPAs;Assist the PO of AFRC in overall management (Marine science division); Component 5 of SWIOFP – Mainstreaming Biodiversity at national and regional
DOS Marine
Conservation
M.Hurbungs(Mrs)
DSO Aquaculture
S.Ramsaha
DSO Laboratories/
Documentation unit B.Ramcharrun
PFO MarineEcosystem,Conservation,AquacultureResearch and Tuna
Research D.Norungee
S. Soondron
Scientific Officers C.N.Paupiah M.S.Koonjul(Mrs) R.D.C.Mohit Technical Officers A.Abdoola N.Bheemul S.Conhye S.Leckraz D.Gopaul(Ms) T.Ujoodha(Ms)*** Senior Fisheries Protection Officer S.Caussy Fisheries Protection OfficersV.Bookun K.Mungry
Scientific Officers L.mootoosamy M.B.Codabaccus*** Senior Technical Officer P.Sreekissoon Technical Officers R.Hassea H.Baccus** C.Meetun(Mrs) K.Sridat-Ruhee (Mrs) Laboratory Attendant E.Buckory
Scientific Officers G.Dhunnoo S.D.Thacoor(Mrs) V.Emrith Senior Technical Officers V.Munbodhe S.Cootapen(Mrs) N.Jeenally(Ms) Senior Laboratory Attendant D.Oodit Laboratory Attendants A.S.Moraby R.Roy R.Bacorisen
Adviser/Overallcoordination and development of aquacultureprojects J.Y.Thepaut
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Scientific Officer C.N.Paupiah Master of Science (applied Marine Science), Plymouth(UK); Bachelor of Science (Zoology) (Honours), India; Cambridge Higher SchoolCertificateandLondonGeneral CertificateofEducation(Advanced level)
Responsible for the Balaclava Marine Park;ProjectmanagerforGEF/UNDP“Partnership for Marine Protected Areas inMauritius&Rodriges”;Marineecologysection,maincounterpartofJICAexpertforthecoastalfisheriesResourcesandEnvironmentConservationproject.
Scientific Officer M.S.Koonjul(Mrs)
M.Sc.(MaineZoology),Bombay, India;B.Sc.Honours(Zoology),Bombay,India
Responsible for the Coastal Ecosystem Research Project (Ecology) with correlated activities;collectandanalysescientificdata(floraandfauna);Analyseandprocessdatausing software; Assess EIA (coastal zones), reportsandpapers.
Scientific Officer R.D.C.Mohit M.Sc.EnvironmentScienceandnatural Resource Management (First class), Iceland; Bsc Natural Resources (Fisheries and Marine Science Option(Upper second),Namibia.
34year.CoordinationfortheprojectUNDP/GEF“PartnershipsforMPAsinMauritius and Rodrigues; Coordination for AMESD; Mangroves issues; Environment Liaisonofficer;collectionandanalysisofunderwaterdata(substratecover,fishvisual census and invertebrate counts –long term monitoring of coral reef); EIA; blues dives for acoustic on FADS; tagging onpelagicfishwithacoustic;etc
Ag.DSO, Aquaculture
S.Ramsaha PGCE Agriculture, Mauritius (Institute of Education); Msc Zoology, India; Bsc (General) Botany, Chemistry, Zoology, India.
Camarons seed production; Berri rouge seed production; phyto plankton culture; trial on induced breeding and larval rearing ofseacucumber.
Scientific Officer L.Mootoosamy Postgraduatecertificateinaquaculture,Israel;PrawnHatchery Managt, Malaysia; Integratedfishfarming,China;FishCultureDevelop,Egypt.
56year.FreshwateraquacultureofIndianand Chinese carps; Carp breeding, camaron breeding and culture , Monosex cultureofredtilapia:BanksandChilledFish Fisheries (2000-2010)
Scientific Officer M.B.Codabaccus8
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DSO, Laboratories/Documentation Unit
B.Ramcharrun Post Graduate Diploma in Fish and Fishing Technology ( University of Trodhein-Norway)1983-84;Certificateincoastalfishing(BusanSouthKorea)1978;MSc.inEngineering -Technology of Fish Products(Astrakhan Institute of Fish Industry and Economy-USSR) 1971 to 1976
8 On leave without pay
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Scientific Officer
G.Dhunnoo MSc Sustainable Environmental Management – University of Mauritius and University of Technology, Mauritius, 2006 – 2008;BSc Zoology, Botany and Chemistry (with merit certificate)–UniversityofDelhi, 1978 – 1981;CertificateinAnimalProduction (with merit certificate)–UniversityofMauritius, 1989;CertificateinFisheryScienceand Technology – National FisheriesUniversity,Japan,April–June1999;Certificate- Dispenser (in Pharmacy) – Ministry of Health, Mauritius, 1986;CertificateinDispensingAyurvedicMedecine, Ministry of Health, Mauritius, 1995;First Diploma in Information Processing, Pitman Qualifications,1998
Fishing experience:DanishseiningforJackmackerelinthewatersofJapan,June1999;LinefishinginthewatersofStBrandon,March2005;TrawlfishingforshrimpsinthewatersofMozambique,Maputo, November 2005;LargenetfishinginthelagoonofMauritius,2007–2008.InGovernmentService:Clericalofficer,General Clerical Services, PMO, 1982 –1983;StudentDispenser/Dispenser,Ministry of Health, Mauritius, 1983 –1996;TechnicalOfficer,MinistryofFisheries,AFRC,25July1996–15April2008;SeniorTechnicalOfficer,Ministry of Fisheries and Rodrigues, AFRC,16April2008toJune2011;ScientificOfficer,AquacultureDivision,JunetoJuly2011;ScientificOfficer,Marine Chemistry Laboratory as from August2011.AtAFRC:Workedonthefollowing Research Projects and Sections fromAugust1996–August2011:Coastalfishery;Banksfishery;Tunafishery;StBrandonfishery;Chilledfishfishery;Seacucumberfishery;Redshrimpfishery;Eco-toxicologyproject;Largenetfishery;BiologicalstudiesofsomelagoonfishofMauritius; Fisheries Statistics; Worked in the Documentation Unit (AFRC Library) fromJuly–Sept.2006;Phytoplanktonand zooplankton culture; Culture and seed production of Berri rouge; Seed production of Camaron; Seed production offreshwaterornamentalfish(aquariumfish);Monitoringoffishfarms(Aquareve,Val Farms Ltd, Ferme de Marine Mahebourg Ltd); Post Larval Capture and Culture(PCC)ofmarineornamentalfish;MarineChemistryLaboratory.
Scientific Officer
S.D.Thacoor(Mrs)
BSc Zoology, Botany and Chemistry – University of Baroda-1984
Breeding and hatchery production of Camaron,Berrirouge,aquariumfish,P.monodon, Seabream, &crab;Grow out ofCamaron,Berrirouge,P.monodon,Seabream, & crab in ponds and barachois.;Laboratory and mass production of Phytoplankton and zooplankton;Provideadvicetofarmersonfishfarming;MonitoringoffishingvesselswithintheEEZofMauritius.
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Scientific Officer
V.Emrith MSc.MicrobiologywithFirst Class, 2007 – 2009 - Bangalore University, Bangalore, India;BSc.(Hons)BiologywithChemistry with Second Class First Division, 2002 – 2005 - University of Mauritius
ScientificOfficeratAFRC(sinceJune2011);TechnicalofficeratAFRC(sinceJune2010)
PFO:PrincipalFisheriesOfficerDSO:DivisionalScientificOfficer
7.4 Appendix 4 – Project sheets
1.MemorandumofUnderstanding(MOU)
Project Name: Memorandum of Understanding (MOU’s)
Description & Rationale for the Project
Lack of visibility of existing national organizations, and duplication of activities thatneedtobeclarified
Objectives and purpose: Bring together key players with the objective to sign, adopt and implement MOU’swhichclearlydefinecomplementaryactivitiesamongorganisationsforthebenefitofMauritius.
Pre-requisites: Inter ministerial agreement on principle of a MOUTarget groups, location and duration:
Fisheries ministry departments, MOI (prime Ministry responsibility), University, NGOs, Ministry of Tourism, Ministry of Environment
Expected results and indicative activities
MOUissignedbetweenpartiesonResearchactivities.Indicativeactivities:(a)definefirstproposal;(b)negotiate(meetings);(c)finalMOU;(d)approvedbyallparties.MOUisimplemented.
Resources and cost require-ments
1expertforMOUdrafting;4workshops;finaldocumenttobesignedbyallparties.
2.PermanentJointResearchCommittee(JPC)
Project Name: Permanent Joint Research Committee (JPC)
Description & Rationale for the Project
A permanent committee that brings together all stakeholders, including observ-ers to jointly plan and implement research projects and programs, and discuss keyfindings.
Objectives and purpose: Identify, plan and undertake research activities, avoid duplication, exchange informationonmethodsandresults.Take decisions on future research
Pre-requisites: Ministerial decisionTarget groups, location and duration:
SameasforMOUdevelopment,plusobserversasrequired
Expected results and indicative activities
Topics:Aquacultureresearchanddevelopment;Fisheriesecologicalresearch;Taxonomy; Pollution; Economic and socio economic research; Recreational fisheries,non-consumptiveuseofmarineresources;Others
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Resources and cost requirements
Atleasttwomeetingsperyear.
3.AquacultureMasterPlan
Project Name: Aquaculture Implementation Plan (AIP)
Description & Rationale for the Project
The Research Centre of Albion has been involved in the research and produc-tionofaseriesofproductsoffreshwaterandseawateraquaculturewithoutrealtransferstotheprivatesector.Newaquacultureprojectsarealsoplannedwithoutundertakingfeasibilitystudies..
Objectives and purpose: TheobjectiveistoestablishaAquacultureImplementationPlanthatclearlydefinesthe3or4majorprojectswiththegreatestprobabilityofsuccesstakingintoaccountbusinessplanning.
Pre-requisites: Approvetheproposedapproach;fundsforfinancingaround6feasibilitystud-ies;preidentification
Target groups, location and duration:
SeaCucumber;Seaweed;pearls,PLC;growoutofornamentalfish,otherstobeidentified.
Complementarities with other initiatives
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Expected results and indicative activities
AnAquacultureImplementationPlanwithaselectionofmaximum4projectsbasedontheresultsofthefeasibilitystudies.
Resources and cost requirements
(a) 6feasibilitystudies,;(2experts:1economist/marketspecialisedand1personspecialisedpertypeofproduct):180days;(c)DraftingofImple-mentationPlan:10daysfor1expert.
4.FisheriesManagementPlans(FMPs)
Project Name: Fisheries Management Plans (FMPs)
Description & Rationale for the Project
No Fishery Management Plans exist
Objectives and purpose: EstablishFisheryManagementPlans.Pre-requisites: Agreement by the Ministry on the EAF approachTarget groups, location and duration:
FMPsforlagoon/off-lagoon(MauritiusandRodrigues),Octopusfishery(Rodrigues),FADfishery,BankandslopeFishery
Expected results and indicative activities
Clear guidelines for future research
Resources and cost require-ments
2expertsperfisheryplan,30dayseach.
5.RevisionofallmonitoringActivities
Project Name: Revision of all monitoring activities
Description & Rationale for the Project
Assessmentofallcurrentactivities,includingavalidationsystem.
Objectives and purpose: No assessment of current monitoring programs is undertakenPre-requisites: Agreement by the Minister
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Target groups, location and duration:
Coralreefmonitoring,fisheriescatchandeffortdata,other
Expected results and indicative activities
Restructuringofcurrentmonitoringasrequired
Resources and cost require-ments
2experts,oneforcoralreefandonefisheriesdataexpert,30dayseach
6.BusinessPlanforLaboratory
Project Name: Business plan for laboratory (AFRC)
Description & Rationale for the Project
Albionhasreceivednewequipmentandwouldliketoputitinplacewiththeaimtobecomeanaccreditedlaboratory.
Objectives and purpose: Business plan in order to assess the relevance and viability of an accredited laboratory (Microbiologic, chemical, heavy metals, residues)
Pre-requisites: Equipmentisavailable;technicalcapacitiesareinplace;becomplementarywith needs at national level
Target groups, location and duration:
AFRC Laboratory, at Albion
Expected results and indicative activities
Decision on the relevance and viability
Resources and cost requirements
2experts:oneonlaboratorymanagementandoneeconomic.Regionalexpe-rience,15dayseach.Regionaltravelneeded.
7.TechnicalAssistantsupporttoDirectorofFisheries
Project Name: Technical Assistant to support Director of Fisheries
Description & Rationale for the Project
DuetothescopeoftheundertakingtheDirectorofFisherieswillrequireas-sistance
Objectives and purpose: Overviewoftheproposedstrategysetoutinthisreport.Pre-requisites:
Target groups, location and duration:
Ministry
Expected results and indicative activities
Capacityofincumbent:• Anabilitytoworkspecificallyonthedemandaspects,forboththeshort
term and long term, and a good understanding of international markets;• Acomplementaryguaranteeofneutralityduringtherealignmentofthe
new priorities, setting out of responsibilities, and setting responsibilities betweeninstitutions.(possibleneworganizationChart);
• Abletooverseeacost/benefitanalysisforAFRC,assessingthevalueofinternal core activities and possible outsourcing more peripheral ones;
• Abletoassessifandhowtoproceedtoregionalpoolingactivitiesforcostreduction reasons (Economy of scale without losing control on core activi-ties);
• PreparingabasicoutlineforthelongtermdirectionofAFRC.Resources and cost requirements
1TechnicalAssistantfor2years.
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8.TrainingofStaff
Project Name: Training of staff
Description & Rationale for the Project
Scientificandmanagementstaffrequirefurthertraining,particularlyinthelightof the new strategy for research
Objectives and purpose: Develop capacity Pre-requisites:
Target groups, location and duration:
PFO’s, DSO’s – management trainingScientificandtechnicalofficers–researchandtechnicalqualifications.
Expected results and indicative activities
Enhanced capacity
Resources and cost requirements
Core funds from the Ministry, Donor funds
LIST OF PUBLICATIONS – LISTE DES PUBLICATIONSSmartFish Programme
1. Report of the Inception / Focal Point Meeting of the SmartFish Programme – Flic en Flac, Mauritius, 15th-16th June 2011.REPORT/RAPPORT:SF/2011/01.August/Août2011.SmartFishProgramme.IndianOceanCommission(55pages).
2. Report of the First Steering Committee Meeting of the SmartFish Programme – Flic en Flac, Mauritius,17th June 2011.REPORT/RAPPORT:SF/2011/02.August/Août2011.SmartFishProgrammeIndianOceanCommission(51pages).
3. Rapport de la réunion de présentation du programme SmartFish aux points focaux – Flic en Flac, Ile Maurice, 15-16 juin 2011.REPORT/RAPPORT:SF/2011/03.August/Août2011.SmartFishProgramme.IndianOceanCommission(55pages).
4. Eco-Certification for the Tuna Industry, Technical Assistance for Implementation of a Regional Fisheries Strategy for ESA-IO (IRFS).REPORT/RAPPORT:SF/2011/04.May2011.SmartFishProgramme.IndianOceanCommission(40pages).
5. Regional Market Assessment (Supply and Demand).REPORT/RAPPORT:SF/2012/05.March/Mars2012.SmartFishProgramme.IndianOceanCommission(264pages).
6. Trade Assessment Study.REPORT/RAPPORT:SF/2012/06.March/Mars2012.SmartFishProgramme.IndianOceanCommission(120pages).
7. Gouvernance des Pêches Maritimes dans l’Ouest de l’Océan Indien.REPORT/RAPPORT:SF/2012/07.June/Juin2012.SmartFishProgramme.IndianOceanCommission(101pages).
8. Value Chain Assessment of the Artisanal Fisheries – Mauritius.REPORT/RAPPORT:SF/2012/08.June/Juin2012.SmartFishProgramme.IndianOceanCommission(85pages).
9. Kenya Fisheries Governance.REPORT/RAPPORT:SF/2012/09.June/Juin2012.SmartFishProgramme.IndianOceanCommission(36pages).
10. Training Needs Analysis – Quality and Hygiene:REPORT/RAPPORT:SF/2012/10.June/Juin2012.SmartFishProgramme.IndianOceanCommission(95pages).
11. A Review of Somalia’s & (Semi-Autonomous Regions) Fisheries Legislation and Management.REPORTRAPPORT:SF/2012/11.June/Juin2012SmartFishProgramme.IndianOceanCommission(49).
12. Assessment of IUU Activities On Lake Victoria.REPORT/RAPPORT:SF/2012/12.June/Juin2012SmartFishProgramme.IndianOceanCommission(130pages).
13. Review Of The Legal Framework for the ESA-IO Region.REPORT/RAPPORT:SF/2012/13.June/Juin2012SmartFishProgramme.IndianOceanCommission(149pages).
14. Comprehensive capacity review to implement effective MCS in the ESA-IO Region.REPORT/RAPPORT:SF/2012/14.June/Juin2012SmartFishProgramme.IndianOceanCommission(101pages).
15. Assessment of IUU Fishing in Lake Tanganyika.REPORT/RAPPORT:SF/2012/15.June/Juin2012SmartFishProgramme.IndianOceanCommission(58pages).
16. Spirulina – A Livelihood and a Business Venture.REPORT/RAPPORT:SF/2012/16.SmartFishProgramme.June/Juin2012IndianOceanCommission(39pages).
17. Diversification Study (Eco-Tourism and Recreational Fisheries).REPORT/RAPPORT:SF/2012/17.June/Juin2012SmartFishProgramme.IndianOceanCommission(76pages).
18. Value Chain Analysis of Fisheries Sector for Rodrigues.REPORT/RAPPORT:SF/2012/18.June/Juin2012SmartFishProgramme.IndianOceanCommission(78pages).
19. Dagaa Value Chain Analysis and Proposal for Trade Development.REPORT/RAPPORT:SF/2012/19.June/Juin2012SmartFishProgramme.IndianOceanCommission(45pages).
20. Operationalization of Fish Auction Market.(FeasibilityStudy).REPORT/RAPPORT:SF/2012/20.August/Août2012SmartFishProgramme.IndianOceanCommission(45pages).
21. Options to Reduce IUU Fishing in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and Zanzibar:REPORT/RAPPORT:SF/2012/21.August/Août2012SmartFishProgramme.IndianOceanCommission(101pages).
22. Revitalization of Fisheries Research in Mauritius.REPORT/RAPPORT:SF/2012/22.August/Août2012SmartFishProgramme.IndianOceanCommission(58pages).
Indian Ocean Commission – SmartFish ProgramBlue Tower, 5th �oor, Institute Road - Ebène, MauritiusTél: (+230) 402 6100 Fax: (+230) 465 7933