Increasing the Contribution of Small-scale Fisheries to Poverty Alleviation and Food Security
Author | : Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations |
Publisher | : Food & Agriculture Org. |
Total Pages | : 100 |
Release | : 2005 |
ISBN-10 | : 9251054185 |
ISBN-13 | : 9789251054185 |
Rating | : 4/5 (85 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: Most small-scale fisheries are in developing countries and many live in poor and food insecure communities. These guidelines considers how small-scale fisheries can contribute to poverty alleviation and food security, and complement existing technical guidelines on sustainable fisheries. Issues discussed include: participation by small-scale fishers and their communities in development of policy and regulation measures, as well as in management decision-making and implementation processes; cross-sectoral uses of fisheries and related resources; the special role of women in fish marketing, processing and value addition; the significant scope for trade; financing; information research and communication aspects.