CONTACT US Secretariat +32(0)2.739.00.60 Fax +32(0)2.739.00.60 ) [email protected]WEBSITE www.acpfish2-eu.org Coordination Unit Programme Coordinator Mr. Gustavo Miranda ) [email protected]Legal and MCS Expert Mr. Philippe Cacaud ) [email protected]Fisheries Policy Expert Mr.John Purvis ) [email protected]Administrative and Financial Expert Mr. Cheikh Oumar Tall ) O.Tall@acpfish2-eu. Programme Managers and Assistants Ms Flavia Reale ) [email protected]Ms Loreta Valerio ) [email protected]Mrs Cristina Gonzalez ) [email protected]Ms Alice Bulgarelli ) [email protected]Regional Facilitation Units Belize Ms. Sandra Grant ) S.Grant@acpfish2-eu Senegal Mr. Alioune Badara Sy ) [email protected]Uganda Mr. Koane Mindjimba ) [email protected]Mozambique Mr. Leone Tarabusi ) [email protected]Gabon Mr. Oumarou Njifonjou ) [email protected]Solomon Islands Mr. Augustine Mobiha ) [email protected]EU FUNDED PROGRAMME implemented by NEWSLETTER #07 rd th 3 and 4 Quarter 2012 1 EXTENSION GRANTED: NEW TIME FRAME 2 STRENGTHENING REGIONAL FISHERFOLK NETWORKS 3 FIGHTING AGAINST IUU FISHING 4 STAKEHOLDER PARTICIPATION IN STOCK ASSESSMENT 5 AQUACULTURE POLICIES AND INITIATIVES 1 - THE SECOND EXTENSION OF THE PROGRAMME ESTIMATE 2 IS GRANTED The extension of the Programme Estimate 2 is granted by the ACP Secretariat and approved by the European Commission. Field activities can now continue until the end of November 2013. Delays in the delivery of approvals in the tendering process have lead to significant delays in project implementation. After a first extension already granted, a second extension of the Programme Estimate 2 was crucial to implement the majority of the projects included in the Regional Action Plans. The request for the extension was the main recommendation from the Steering Committee members during their 4th Meeting held in Gabon in May 2012. This need was acknowledged and reinforced by representatives of all Fisheries Administrations participating at the 3rd Regional Programme Monitoring Workshops and Training held from October to December 2012. Furthermore, written expressions of support for an extension were submitted by a number of Programme beneficiaries. A second main resolution of the Monitoring Workshops is the call upon the EU to speed up the delivery of approvals to facilitate the tendering process and minimize the number of projects at risk of not being implemented. 51 projects have still to be approved by the EU before being implemented. During the workshops, 64 ongoing and implemented projects were collectively monitored and evaluated with corrective actions identified. In addition and following the capacity building approach of the Programme, training was delivered to help the Focal Points to use the revised ACP Fish II Monitoring & Evaluation system and complete Project Evaluation Grids and score indicators accordingly. Participants were also exposed to selected fishery realities in the host country through field visits. PARTICIPATORY APPROACH Participants valued the participatory approach leading all policy making processes during project implementation. From June 2011, 95 consultative meetings, validation workshops and trainings have been organized and more than 3.000 stakeholders have been consulted (follow Event Calendar in www.acpfish2-eu.org AGRICONSULTING EUROPE SA WORKSHOP PROGRAMME EASTERN ARICA Kigali 10-12 October PACIFIC: Rarotonga 14-16 November WESTERN AFRICA Praia 16-18 October CENTRAL AFRICA: Kribi 28-30 November CARIBBEAN Paramaribo 31 October-2 November SOUTHERN AFRICA: Mahebourg 4-6 December
1 EXTENSION GRANTED: NEW TIME FRAME2 STRENGTHENING REGIONAL FISHERFOLK
NETWORKS3 FIGHTING AGAINST IUU FISHING4 STAKEHOLDER PARTICIPATION IN STOCK
ASSESSMENT5 AQUACULTURE POLICIES AND INITIATIVES
1 - THE SECOND EXTENSION OF THE PROGRAMME ESTIMATE 2 IS GRANTED
The extension of the Programme Estimate 2 is granted by the ACP Secretariat and approved by the European Commission. Field activities can now continue until the end of November 2013.
Delays in the delivery of approvals in the tendering process have lead to significant delays in project implementation. After a first extension already granted, a second extension of the Programme Estimate 2 was crucial to implement the majority of the projects included in the Regional Action Plans. The request for the extension was the main recommendation from the Steering Committee members during their 4th Meeting held in Gabon in May 2012. This need was acknowledged and reinforced by representatives of all Fisheries Administrations participating at the 3rd Regional Programme Monitoring Workshops and Training held from October to December 2012. Furthermore, written expressions of support for an extension were submitted by a number of Programme beneficiaries.
A second main resolution of the Monitoring Workshops is the call upon the EU to speed up the delivery of approvals to facilitate the tendering process and minimize the number of projects at risk of not being implemented. 51 projects have still to be approved by the EU before being implemented.
During the workshops, 64 ongoing and implemented projects were collectively monitored and evaluated with corrective actions identified. In addition and following the capacity building approach of the Programme, training was delivered to help the Focal Points to use the revised ACP Fish II Monitoring & Evaluation system and complete Project Evaluation Grids and score indicators accordingly. Participants were also exposed to selected fishery realities in the host country through field visits.
PARTICIPATORY APPROACH
Participants valued the participatory approach leading all policy making processes during project implementation. From June 2011, 95 consultative meetings, validation workshops and trainings have been organized and more than 3.000 stakeholders have been consulted (follow Event Calendar in www.acpfish2-eu.org
AGRICONSULTING EUROPE SA
WORKSHOP PROGRAMME
EASTERN ARICAKigali 10-12 October PACIFIC: Rarotonga 14-16 November
WESTERN AFRICAPraia 16-18 October CENTRAL AFRICA: Kribi 28-30 November
CARIBBEANParamaribo 31 October-2 November SOUTHERN AFRICA: Mahebourg 4-6 December
Improve business support and private sector capabilities.
The Nile perch fishery in Lake Victoria is one of the world's largest
inland fisheries. A project referred EA-4.1-A9 was a case study of Lake Victoria industrial fish processors and exporters associations and their efforts to fight against illegal fishing through self-monitoring and control initiative. The purpose was to assure that the experience in establishing and optimizing the self monitoring and control effort will not be lost and that the experience to date will be used to agree on future action. All partners in the Nile perch fishery were visited and discussions were held on the development and implementation of the self-monitoring effort.
Support to implement the EU IUU regulation
Several projects have been planned to support Nigeria, Papua New Guinea, Palau and Samoa to improve their catch documentation schemes so that they meet EU standards as reflected in the EU IUU regulation 1005/2008.
4. FISHERIES MANAGEMENT: PROMOTING STAKE- HOLDERS PARTICIPATION IN STOCK ASSESMENT
Involving stakeholders in fisheries data collection and analysis is not new. However, the process has gained increasingly wide acceptance in recent years to such a degree that stakeholder participation, not only in data collection, is now considered a critical component of all stages of fisheries management. Involvement of resource users in data collection and stock assessment activities is likely to build a greater understanding of, and thereby compliance with, the rules and regulations derived from this information. Activities in Southern Africa, Western Africa and the Caribbean financed by the ACP Fish II have supported this process of stakeholder participation in stock assessment and management. Related activities are planned in Eastern Africa and the Pacific in the coming months.
In Southern Africa Region, Lesotho and Botswana are not known for their fisheries. Whilst the contribution of fisheries to GDP in both these countries is insignificant at around .002% in Botswana, the sector provides important incomes and livelihoods for small groups of people across the countries. In Botswana whilst the
majority of the 238 tonnes average fish production each year originates from the Okavango and Zambezi systems, the authorities wanted to understand more about the potential of small and medium dams to provide fish for a growing national market. In Lesotho, a similar situation is found with authorities keen to understand more about the current state and assess potential for fisheries from the large dams in the country. Although an initial assessment of the stock and an improved understanding of the potential of these systems was important, the process of involving the stakeholders or resource users in this management process was seen to be equally vital for long term sustainable fisheries management.
ACP Fish II is supporting these two states in developing a system and methodology to enable participation of resource users in community-based methods for stock assessment and management in small dams. The assignment in Lesotho will involve training of stakeholders in practical approaches to stock
assessment (SA 3.2 B16 Support in devising a community-based fish stock assessment programme in major fishing areas) and in Botswana the intervention moved one step further by developing a management framework for small dams
(SA–3.2–B15 Support for devising a fish stock assessment programme in major dams). The ACP Fish II Programme aims to support all ACP States in improving fisheries management and in these two cases the national authorities prioritised these interventions as potentially having a significant impact on the fisheries through creating awareness and interest in these lakes as a source of fish but also ensuring the community participation at an early stage in the development of management systems.
In Western Africa Region, in an industry employing over 14,000 people in an export-orientated sub-sector, conventional approaches to stock assessment have been employed in supporting Benin in the management of its wild shrimp stocks
(WA–1.4–B5 Support to the stock assessment of wild prawns in Benin). The current state of the shrimp stock was examined with detailed plans devised and agreed for the longer term monitoring of this stock and the development of an integrated information system. Survey techniques to assess stock abundance of Queen Conch and involve stakeholders, present their own challenges and through Caribbean Regional Fisheries Mechanism (CRFM) and national fisheries management institutions, efforts are being made to agree a regional survey process and methodologies in a
project planned to start in January 2013 (CAR – 3.1 – B14. Training in underwater survey methods for evaluating the status of Strombus gigas, queen conch stocks).
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This publication has been produced with the assistance of the European Union.The contents of this publication are the sole responsibility of the ACP FISH II Programmeand can in no way be taken to reflect the views of the European Union.
“I try to fish for two weeks a month” Mitch observes during a break in the sessions at the Regional Programme Monitoring Workshop in Suriname “... but our responsibilities to fisherfolk at the national and regional level keep us occupied for much of the time”. Mitchell
Lay is the Chairman of the Caribbean Network of Fisherfolk Organisations (CNFO) representing fisherfolk organisations from across the Caribbean. “Many critical decisions are made and policy direction is set at this regional level here in the Caribbean and fisherfolk have to be an effective part of that process”.
This point is echoed by Tom Guda, Chairman of the Regional Beach Management Unit Network (RBN), “we, in the Beach Management Units (BMU), understand the need to co-operate in fisheries management and take action at the appropriate level – the BMU hierarchy mobilises fishers at the landing sites but also represents their interests at the top-table in the region, the East African Community, through the Lake Victoria Fisheries Organisation (LVFO)”. He continues “... there is a lot of work to be done but the fishers of eastern Africa are up to the challenge”.
It is widely recognised that for sustainable fisheries management we need institutional, policy and legal change. For change of the required scale to be effected, there needs to be action at all levels to re-shape the fisheries governance systems in such a way as to enable better decision-making for sustainable fisheries. Forces for collaborative fisheries management and incentives for regional collaboration can be mutually re-inforcing and the relationship between the two must be structured to realize the potential benefits. Incentives to co-operate and network must be visible and function at each level of the management system from fish
fisheries bodies (RFBs) and ACP coastal states alike have identified the fight against IUU fishing as a priority and included the reduction or elimination of IUU fishing in their national fisheries policy.
While the ACP Fish II program does not have a specific component dedicated to IUU fishing, it nonetheless addresses the issue through its five components, particularly components 1, 2 and 3 dealing with fisheries policy and legal frameworks, MCS and trade issues respectively.
IUU fishing continues to pose serious threats to the world's fisheries by contributing to the overexploitation of fish stocks, hindering recovery of fish populations and ecosystems and depriving coastal states of economic revenues. It is a global issue requiring a global response at the regional and international levels. Hence, the critical role to be played by RFBs in spearheading the fight against IUU fishing and coordinating regional initiatives.
Support to regional fisheries bodies and regional initiatives
The Programme supported the review of a MCS study in the
Caribbean (CAR–2.1–B7) to clearly identify the nature of IUU activities in the region, help establish priorities and support the development of a regional MCS strategy to be implemented by CRFM. One of the major findings of the study was that the primary issue to be tackled was non-compliance of small-scale fishing vessels with national laws and regulations.
In the Pacific, several projects were funded to assist small island states in meeting their international obligations as reflected in regional fisheries instruments and in RFBs' resolutions and/or recommendations (WCPFC, FFA and SPC) and in building their
MCS capacity: (a) project CU/P1/SI/10/02 provided support to bring National MCS Strategic Plans in line with the Regional MCS
Strategy (RMCSS) developed by FFA; (b) project PAC–2.2– B13 supported the development of a standard MCS operational manual in five countries to provide guidance to national MCS officers on how to implement effectively major MCS provisions from relevant regional MCS instruments;
A project in Southern Africa SA–2.2–B11neg titled: Follow up action to Feasibility/assessment study for the SADC MCS Regional Centre: a) assessment of implementation of the SADC statement of commitment on IUU fishing, and b) Elaboration of a sustainability plan for the regional started. This centre will coordinate regional efforts in combating IUU fishing including joint law enforcement
operations, reform of legislation and capacity building. Two stake holder consultation workshops held this October and November
landing beaches, through local authority levels at village and district jurisdictions through national fisheries management authorities and on to regional fisheries and economic integration bodies.
Recent activities supported by the ACP Fish II have aimed to support the process of combining regionalisation and co-management; by strengthening the voice of fisherfolk and their networks at the regional decision-making table. Based on a training needs assessment, specific, tailor-made modules were developed and implemented in the Caribbean and Eastern Africa regions. Regionally appropriate, participatory adult learning techniques were used in both cases for the implementation and detailed Training Manuals were prepared for long-term use. The trainings had a degree of commonality reflecting shared concerns and direction of fisherfolk networks despite being miles apart. Common topics addressed in the three-day events included strategic planning and strengthening capacity in communication and advocacy skills of network officials and members. In the Caribbean the training included a component on the ecosystem
approach to fisheries (CAR 4.1 B16 Training in EAF and Climate Change for the Caribbean Network of Fisher Folk Organizations), whereas in East Africa specific attention was made to build
capacity in proposal and project preparation (EA–4.1–B18 Training for Regional Beach Management Unit Network (RBN) in East Africa).
Despite ACP Fish II assistance and support from other international partners, key challenges remain for the long term sustainability of these regional networks and their ability to continue to provide services for the national associations; firstly, how to secure financing for the medium and long term to ensure their sustainable operation and, secondly, how to guarantee a long – term institutional home.
National level fisherfolk organisations are also being supported through a range of programmes and some of these will be detailed in the next edition of the Newsletter
Since 2001 and the adoption of the FAO International Plan of Action to prevent, deter and eliminate illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing, known as the IPOA-IUU, IUU fishing has been recognized as a major impediment to achieving sustainable use of the world fisheries. Nowadays, the fight against IUU fishing is at the forefront of the international community's agenda.
In 2008, the European Union adopted regulation 1005/2008 to prevent fish and fisheries products sourced from IUU undertakings from entering and being traded on the EU market. Regional
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in Namibia and Mozambique helped to get a better road map for this ambitious plan.
The EA 1.3 A3 project provided support to the Eastern Africa Industrial Fish and Fish Processors Association (EAIFFPA) aimed at reducing regional trade in undersized and illegally caught fish. The purpose was to examine the operation of the national taskforce approach to challenging fishing illegalities around Lake Victoria, and to examine the feasibility and desirability of establishing or strengthening similar institutional structures in other countries bordering the lake, bringing the combined synergies and powers of the private and public sector.
Support was provided to IOTC to strengthen implementation of its
resolution on port states measure (Project CU/PE1/UG/10/008). A review of national legal frameworks was conducted to assess the level of readiness of national legislation in implementing this resolution in selected member states. A methodology was developed with the general aim to raise awareness and facilitate in an integrated manner a process to implement the port state measure resolution. A training program and materials were developed and a training workshop delivered with the primary objective to develop national capacity in IOTC member States and promote regional coordination so that countries will be better placed to prevent, deter and eliminate IUU fishing activities.
Support to develop appropriate mechanisms, tools and training to fight IUU fishing activities
It is recognized that IUU fishing is not a phenomenon restricted to industrial fisheries but also extends to small-scale fisheries. It is also acknowledged that different approaches should be applied to address IUU fishing effectively in small-scale fisheries. In this
respect, the project WA–2.3–B10 , in West Africa aims at strengthening the capacities of West African countries to develop participatory surveillance mechanisms to improve compliance of small-scale fishers with fisheries conservation and management measures. .
The PAC–2.1–B10 project in the Pacific supported a 5-day workshop for training MCS officers of Pacific ACP states in developing national MCS Strategies and Implementation Plans.
“I try to fish for two weeks a month” Mitch observes during a break in the sessions at the Regional Programme Monitoring Workshop in Suriname “... but our responsibilities to fisherfolk at the national and regional level keep us occupied for much of the time”. Mitchell
Lay is the Chairman of the Caribbean Network of Fisherfolk Organisations (CNFO) representing fisherfolk organisations from across the Caribbean. “Many critical decisions are made and policy direction is set at this regional level here in the Caribbean and fisherfolk have to be an effective part of that process”.
This point is echoed by Tom Guda, Chairman of the Regional Beach Management Unit Network (RBN), “we, in the Beach Management Units (BMU), understand the need to co-operate in fisheries management and take action at the appropriate level – the BMU hierarchy mobilises fishers at the landing sites but also represents their interests at the top-table in the region, the East African Community, through the Lake Victoria Fisheries Organisation (LVFO)”. He continues “... there is a lot of work to be done but the fishers of eastern Africa are up to the challenge”.
It is widely recognised that for sustainable fisheries management we need institutional, policy and legal change. For change of the required scale to be effected, there needs to be action at all levels to re-shape the fisheries governance systems in such a way as to enable better decision-making for sustainable fisheries. Forces for collaborative fisheries management and incentives for regional collaboration can be mutually re-inforcing and the relationship between the two must be structured to realize the potential benefits. Incentives to co-operate and network must be visible and function at each level of the management system from fish
fisheries bodies (RFBs) and ACP coastal states alike have identified the fight against IUU fishing as a priority and included the reduction or elimination of IUU fishing in their national fisheries policy.
While the ACP Fish II program does not have a specific component dedicated to IUU fishing, it nonetheless addresses the issue through its five components, particularly components 1, 2 and 3 dealing with fisheries policy and legal frameworks, MCS and trade issues respectively.
IUU fishing continues to pose serious threats to the world's fisheries by contributing to the overexploitation of fish stocks, hindering recovery of fish populations and ecosystems and depriving coastal states of economic revenues. It is a global issue requiring a global response at the regional and international levels. Hence, the critical role to be played by RFBs in spearheading the fight against IUU fishing and coordinating regional initiatives.
Support to regional fisheries bodies and regional initiatives
The Programme supported the review of a MCS study in the
Caribbean (CAR–2.1–B7) to clearly identify the nature of IUU activities in the region, help establish priorities and support the development of a regional MCS strategy to be implemented by CRFM. One of the major findings of the study was that the primary issue to be tackled was non-compliance of small-scale fishing vessels with national laws and regulations.
In the Pacific, several projects were funded to assist small island states in meeting their international obligations as reflected in regional fisheries instruments and in RFBs' resolutions and/or recommendations (WCPFC, FFA and SPC) and in building their
MCS capacity: (a) project CU/P1/SI/10/02 provided support to bring National MCS Strategic Plans in line with the Regional MCS
Strategy (RMCSS) developed by FFA; (b) project PAC–2.2– B13 supported the development of a standard MCS operational manual in five countries to provide guidance to national MCS officers on how to implement effectively major MCS provisions from relevant regional MCS instruments;
A project in Southern Africa SA–2.2–B11neg titled: Follow up action to Feasibility/assessment study for the SADC MCS Regional Centre: a) assessment of implementation of the SADC statement of commitment on IUU fishing, and b) Elaboration of a sustainability plan for the regional started. This centre will coordinate regional efforts in combating IUU fishing including joint law enforcement
operations, reform of legislation and capacity building. Two stake holder consultation workshops held this October and November
landing beaches, through local authority levels at village and district jurisdictions through national fisheries management authorities and on to regional fisheries and economic integration bodies.
Recent activities supported by the ACP Fish II have aimed to support the process of combining regionalisation and co-management; by strengthening the voice of fisherfolk and their networks at the regional decision-making table. Based on a training needs assessment, specific, tailor-made modules were developed and implemented in the Caribbean and Eastern Africa regions. Regionally appropriate, participatory adult learning techniques were used in both cases for the implementation and detailed Training Manuals were prepared for long-term use. The trainings had a degree of commonality reflecting shared concerns and direction of fisherfolk networks despite being miles apart. Common topics addressed in the three-day events included strategic planning and strengthening capacity in communication and advocacy skills of network officials and members. In the Caribbean the training included a component on the ecosystem
approach to fisheries (CAR 4.1 B16 Training in EAF and Climate Change for the Caribbean Network of Fisher Folk Organizations), whereas in East Africa specific attention was made to build
capacity in proposal and project preparation (EA–4.1–B18 Training for Regional Beach Management Unit Network (RBN) in East Africa).
Despite ACP Fish II assistance and support from other international partners, key challenges remain for the long term sustainability of these regional networks and their ability to continue to provide services for the national associations; firstly, how to secure financing for the medium and long term to ensure their sustainable operation and, secondly, how to guarantee a long – term institutional home.
National level fisherfolk organisations are also being supported through a range of programmes and some of these will be detailed in the next edition of the Newsletter
Since 2001 and the adoption of the FAO International Plan of Action to prevent, deter and eliminate illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing, known as the IPOA-IUU, IUU fishing has been recognized as a major impediment to achieving sustainable use of the world fisheries. Nowadays, the fight against IUU fishing is at the forefront of the international community's agenda.
In 2008, the European Union adopted regulation 1005/2008 to prevent fish and fisheries products sourced from IUU undertakings from entering and being traded on the EU market. Regional
– –
in Namibia and Mozambique helped to get a better road map for this ambitious plan.
The EA 1.3 A3 project provided support to the Eastern Africa Industrial Fish and Fish Processors Association (EAIFFPA) aimed at reducing regional trade in undersized and illegally caught fish. The purpose was to examine the operation of the national taskforce approach to challenging fishing illegalities around Lake Victoria, and to examine the feasibility and desirability of establishing or strengthening similar institutional structures in other countries bordering the lake, bringing the combined synergies and powers of the private and public sector.
Support was provided to IOTC to strengthen implementation of its
resolution on port states measure (Project CU/PE1/UG/10/008). A review of national legal frameworks was conducted to assess the level of readiness of national legislation in implementing this resolution in selected member states. A methodology was developed with the general aim to raise awareness and facilitate in an integrated manner a process to implement the port state measure resolution. A training program and materials were developed and a training workshop delivered with the primary objective to develop national capacity in IOTC member States and promote regional coordination so that countries will be better placed to prevent, deter and eliminate IUU fishing activities.
Support to develop appropriate mechanisms, tools and training to fight IUU fishing activities
It is recognized that IUU fishing is not a phenomenon restricted to industrial fisheries but also extends to small-scale fisheries. It is also acknowledged that different approaches should be applied to address IUU fishing effectively in small-scale fisheries. In this
respect, the project WA–2.3–B10 , in West Africa aims at strengthening the capacities of West African countries to develop participatory surveillance mechanisms to improve compliance of small-scale fishers with fisheries conservation and management measures. .
The PAC–2.1–B10 project in the Pacific supported a 5-day workshop for training MCS officers of Pacific ACP states in developing national MCS Strategies and Implementation Plans.
1 EXTENSION GRANTED: NEW TIME FRAME2 STRENGTHENING REGIONAL FISHERFOLK
NETWORKS3 FIGHTING AGAINST IUU FISHING4 STAKEHOLDER PARTICIPATION IN STOCK
ASSESSMENT5 AQUACULTURE POLICIES AND INITIATIVES
1 - THE SECOND EXTENSION OF THE PROGRAMME ESTIMATE 2 IS GRANTED
The extension of the Programme Estimate 2 is granted by the ACP Secretariat and approved by the European Commission. Field activities can now continue until the end of November 2013.
Delays in the delivery of approvals in the tendering process have lead to significant delays in project implementation. After a first extension already granted, a second extension of the Programme Estimate 2 was crucial to implement the majority of the projects included in the Regional Action Plans. The request for the extension was the main recommendation from the Steering Committee members during their 4th Meeting held in Gabon in May 2012. This need was acknowledged and reinforced by representatives of all Fisheries Administrations participating at the 3rd Regional Programme Monitoring Workshops and Training held from October to December 2012. Furthermore, written expressions of support for an extension were submitted by a number of Programme beneficiaries.
A second main resolution of the Monitoring Workshops is the call upon the EU to speed up the delivery of approvals to facilitate the tendering process and minimize the number of projects at risk of not being implemented. 51 projects have still to be approved by the EU before being implemented.
During the workshops, 64 ongoing and implemented projects were collectively monitored and evaluated with corrective actions identified. In addition and following the capacity building approach of the Programme, training was delivered to help the Focal Points to use the revised ACP Fish II Monitoring & Evaluation system and complete Project Evaluation Grids and score indicators accordingly. Participants were also exposed to selected fishery realities in the host country through field visits.
PARTICIPATORY APPROACH
Participants valued the participatory approach leading all policy making processes during project implementation. From June 2011, 95 consultative meetings, validation workshops and trainings have been organized and more than 3.000 stakeholders have been consulted (follow Event Calendar in www.acpfish2-eu.org
AGRICONSULTING EUROPE SA
WORKSHOP PROGRAMME
EASTERN ARICAKigali 10-12 October PACIFIC: Rarotonga 14-16 November
WESTERN AFRICAPraia 16-18 October CENTRAL AFRICA: Kribi 28-30 November
CARIBBEANParamaribo 31 October-2 November SOUTHERN AFRICA: Mahebourg 4-6 December
Improve business support and private sector capabilities.
The Nile perch fishery in Lake Victoria is one of the world's largest
inland fisheries. A project referred EA-4.1-A9 was a case study of Lake Victoria industrial fish processors and exporters associations and their efforts to fight against illegal fishing through self-monitoring and control initiative. The purpose was to assure that the experience in establishing and optimizing the self monitoring and control effort will not be lost and that the experience to date will be used to agree on future action. All partners in the Nile perch fishery were visited and discussions were held on the development and implementation of the self-monitoring effort.
Support to implement the EU IUU regulation
Several projects have been planned to support Nigeria, Papua New Guinea, Palau and Samoa to improve their catch documentation schemes so that they meet EU standards as reflected in the EU IUU regulation 1005/2008.
4. FISHERIES MANAGEMENT: PROMOTING STAKE- HOLDERS PARTICIPATION IN STOCK ASSESMENT
Involving stakeholders in fisheries data collection and analysis is not new. However, the process has gained increasingly wide acceptance in recent years to such a degree that stakeholder participation, not only in data collection, is now considered a critical component of all stages of fisheries management. Involvement of resource users in data collection and stock assessment activities is likely to build a greater understanding of, and thereby compliance with, the rules and regulations derived from this information. Activities in Southern Africa, Western Africa and the Caribbean financed by the ACP Fish II have supported this process of stakeholder participation in stock assessment and management. Related activities are planned in Eastern Africa and the Pacific in the coming months.
In Southern Africa Region, Lesotho and Botswana are not known for their fisheries. Whilst the contribution of fisheries to GDP in both these countries is insignificant at around .002% in Botswana, the sector provides important incomes and livelihoods for small groups of people across the countries. In Botswana whilst the
majority of the 238 tonnes average fish production each year originates from the Okavango and Zambezi systems, the authorities wanted to understand more about the potential of small and medium dams to provide fish for a growing national market. In Lesotho, a similar situation is found with authorities keen to understand more about the current state and assess potential for fisheries from the large dams in the country. Although an initial assessment of the stock and an improved understanding of the potential of these systems was important, the process of involving the stakeholders or resource users in this management process was seen to be equally vital for long term sustainable fisheries management.
ACP Fish II is supporting these two states in developing a system and methodology to enable participation of resource users in community-based methods for stock assessment and management in small dams. The assignment in Lesotho will involve training of stakeholders in practical approaches to stock
assessment (SA 3.2 B16 Support in devising a community-based fish stock assessment programme in major fishing areas) and in Botswana the intervention moved one step further by developing a management framework for small dams
(SA–3.2–B15 Support for devising a fish stock assessment programme in major dams). The ACP Fish II Programme aims to support all ACP States in improving fisheries management and in these two cases the national authorities prioritised these interventions as potentially having a significant impact on the fisheries through creating awareness and interest in these lakes as a source of fish but also ensuring the community participation at an early stage in the development of management systems.
In Western Africa Region, in an industry employing over 14,000 people in an export-orientated sub-sector, conventional approaches to stock assessment have been employed in supporting Benin in the management of its wild shrimp stocks
(WA–1.4–B5 Support to the stock assessment of wild prawns in Benin). The current state of the shrimp stock was examined with detailed plans devised and agreed for the longer term monitoring of this stock and the development of an integrated information system. Survey techniques to assess stock abundance of Queen Conch and involve stakeholders, present their own challenges and through Caribbean Regional Fisheries Mechanism (CRFM) and national fisheries management institutions, efforts are being made to agree a regional survey process and methodologies in a
project planned to start in January 2013 (CAR – 3.1 – B14. Training in underwater survey methods for evaluating the status of Strombus gigas, queen conch stocks).
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This publication has been produced with the assistance of the European Union.The contents of this publication are the sole responsibility of the ACP FISH II Programmeand can in no way be taken to reflect the views of the European Union.
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Aquaculture is one of the fastest growing sectors worldwide. Global aquaculture production reached 52.5 million tonnes in 2008 and was expected to rise to around 60 million tonnes by 2012. Globally, aquaculture accounts for over 45% of the world's fish production for human consumption. In Africa, aquaculture production has soared from 10,271 tons in 1970 to about 1,288,320 tons in 2010. In the Caribbean, production increased from 350 tons to 36,871 tons, and in Oceania production increased from 8,421 tons to 183,516 tons over the same period.
Out of an estimated 44.9 million people engaged directly or indirectly in capture fisheries and aquaculture, an estimated 10.7 million (around 25%) were involved in aquaculture either part or full time. The majority of people involved in aquaculture are in developing countries (FAO World Aquaculture 2010). In the Caribbean for example, . direct jobs in aquaculture increased from 69,000 in 1999 to more than 248,000 in 2010. About 600 aquatic species are farmed in a variety of farming systems and facilities using freshwater, brackish water and marine water.
ACP Fish II Programme aims to strengthen the development of aquaculture in Africa and the Caribbean. The Programme completed strategic assessments, development plans, action plans and strategies in the Caribbean (Haiti, St. Kitts and Nevis and Jamaica), Western Africa (Sierra Leone), Southern Africa (Botswana) and Central Africa (Cameroon, Gabon). These projects reviewed aquaculture production and activities in countries mentioned, identified potential land/sea areas for aquaculture development, and made recommendations for the sustainable development of aquaculture. GIS models and field surveys were designed and implemented to enable extension personnel, land-use managers, farmers, investors and other stakeholders to evaluate potential sites for aquaculture development and expansion. The plans developed will be used by the countries to seek further funding to implement actions identified and to support the private sector considering investment in the sub-sector. The Programme expects this will lead ultimately to improved food and nutrition security in ACP States.
CAR 3.1 B12: Strategic assessment of the aquaculture potential in Haiti
In Haiti, the GIS modelling exercise led to the identification of a series of physically favorable zones for pond aquaculture based on the availability of permanent water, access to soils with high clay content, flat land, and areas of existing suitable land cover for the development of earthen ponds. The most suitable areas identified were in the Artibonite valley, the central plain of Ouest, around Leogane and the coastal plains of Nord and Nord-Est, covering in total 112,000 ha. The report also analysed social, economic and infrastructural factors such as access to technical support, access to energy (grid electricity, generator), distance to closest extension stations, etc. To foster sustainable development of aquaculture in Haiti, the key recommendations are to promote small, medium, and large scale aquaculture and to develop a Priority Aquaculture Zone.
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CAR-1.4-B4a: Support to formulate an aquaculture land and water use development plan for Jamaica – Blueprint
The main outputs of the plan are four thematic maps showing suitable areas for aquaculture development in Jamaica: (1) offshore marine aquaculture – 15 favorable offshore areas; (2) coastal marine aquaculture – 23 coastal potential areas; (3) inland aquaculture suitability based on 5 land characters (texture, slope, erosion, land pH, root zone), land use and access to water and roads; and (4) inland aquaculture suitability based on 2 land characters (slope, erosion), land use and access to water and roads. The total areas identified as suitable for inland aquaculture are 75,631 ha (5 land characteristics) and 136,669 (2 land characteristics). Accompanying this development plan is the Jamaica Aquaculture Action Plan which focuses on five areas of change: : “Bridge” or Start-Up component, supporting the establishment of the Executive Agency partnership, strengthening fish farmers associations, improving domestic aquaculture marketing, and developing the applied research and development activities in the aquaculture sector.
CAR–1.4–B4b: Aquaculture development strategy for St. Kitts and Nevis
St. Kitts and Nevis is one of the smallest island nations in the 2Caribbean, with a total land area of 261 km . Due to hurricane risk
the recommended aquaculture systems will combine farming both on land and the sea, using the sea only outside the hurricane season. Seven potential land aquaculture sites have been identified with a total area of 164 ha. Offshore sites for cage farming were analysed based on exposure to wind, fetch, depth, slope, vulnerable ecological biotopes, and conflicting uses. The most suitable offshore sites are Southwest of St Kitts and West of Nevis as these locations are protected from the main trade winds coming from Eastern directions. The Aquaculture Development Strategy (2013-2023) and Action Plan addresses aquaculture demonstration and adaptation, private enterprise development, improved governance, and finally production, marketing, and value adding.
5. AQUACULTURE DEVELOPMENT IN ACP COUNTRIES
Haïti: Potential Earth Pond Sites
WA 1.2 B1: A comprehensive aquaculture baseline study in Sierra Leone
A number of recent studies looking at the potential of aquaculture in Africa have made use of GIS models. Studies undertaken recently in Sierra Leone analysing characteristics such as water availability, soil characteristics, availability of waste products for feed production, and potential farm gate and market demand, has led to this country being ranked in the top 10 potential countries for tilapia and catfish farming. The ACP Fish II Programme supported the implementation of the “strategic framework for aquaculture development for Sierra Leone” through a comprehensive baseline study. The project: (1) identified the appropriate aquaculture production systems, based on eco-climatic conditions, species, experiences, consumer preferences, and market; (2) assessed the viability and the potential of aquaculture production systems; (3) identified the prerequisites for semi-intensive fish rearing for local markets; and assessed development capacity for aquaculture in Sierra Leone.
SA–1.2–A1: Devising the aquaculture development strategy for Botswana
One aspect of this project was to conduct a strategic diagnostic analysis of the opportunities and constraints facing aquaculture development in the country and then to determine the status and potential for aquaculture in Botswana. According to the report, the physical conditions for aquaculture in Botswana are below optimal due to scarcity of water and average water temperature being lower than the optimal range for growth of warm water species. The prospects of aquaculture in the Okavango Delta region are not promising due to the sensitive conservation status of the area, biophysical constraints, and distance from services and urban markets. Also, the choice of species and the sourcing of fish with genetics suitable for farm production is a further constraint. However, subsistence level aquaculture has been successful due to efforts by the Fisheries Department to stock a number of dams with tilapia and catfish fingerlings for rural communities. The ACP Fish II programme provided technical assistance and financed stakeholder consultations leading to the preparation of the aquaculture development strategy for Botswana. The Strategy itself is divided into five areas: (1) subsistence aquaculture; (2) small and medium size enterprises; (3) commercial aquaculture; (4) aquaculture-based recreational fishing and tourism; and (5) aquaculture development strategy: cross-cutting issues.
CA–3.1–A4: Development of communal shrimp farming in Cameroon
In an effort to popularize shrimp farming in coastal communities, a
– – prawn hatchery was established at Kribi where the first breeding results lead to the first generation of captive species for Penaeus notialis and Penaeus kerathurus. ACP Fish II aims to develop a plan of action to introduce shrimp farming in coastal communities building on continued efforts by the government and private sector.
CA 4.1 A8a: Aquaculture development plan: Support to the Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture in Cameroon MINEPIA to develop project data sheets (strategy and action plan)
In 2009, the Government of Cameroon adopted the “Sustainable Development Plan for Aquaculture” to increase aquaculture production to satisfy local demand for aquatic products. Implementation was delayed because there was no strategy for the various programmes and activities outlined in the plan. The ACP Fish II Programme assisted in identifying and developing a strategy and Action Plan to allow the effective implementation of the Plan by the Department of fisheries or with assistance from development partners. The strategy and action plan supported by ACP Fish II identified 27 project data sheets based on 40 actions. The five thematic areas of the strategy are: (1) Supporting commercial aquaculture in the five regions with highest potential for aquaculture; (2) Promoting an extension system and adequate training in order to foster the spirit of entrepreneurship and support to meet the needs of farmers; (3) Structuring the institutional and economic environment to stimulate the development of commercially oriented aquaculture; (4) Building new modes of governance in the aquaculture sector with the principles of public/ private partnership; and (4) Support for prospective studies to consolidate the gains.
CA–4.1–A8b: Capacity building in the intensive production of Claria and Heterotis fingerlings
For several years, various aquaculture projects have been initiated in Gabon with particular emphasis is placed on training the stake holders in this subsector. These trainings in most cases concerned the practices of rearing Tilapia nilotica in fish ponds. However, the skills of players remain insufficient in the management of other fish species such as catfish (Clarias gariepinus). From 13 to 27 February 2012, a training session for small farmers in the province of Upper Ogooué was carried out. This training focused primarily on the practical aspects of the production of catfish fingerlings.
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Potential area for commercial fishfarming in Sierra Leone(Sankoh, 2008)
This publication has been produced with the assistance of the European Union. The contents of this publication are the sole responsibility of the ACP FISH II Programme and can in no way be taken to reflect the views of the European Union.
