Promotion of active participation
The development of the capacity of fisherfolk to manage their organization, through training activities in leadership, business, communications, advocacy and representation is important in contributing to strong fisherfolk organisations and appropriate representation and participation in fisheries governance. This capacity development is based on identified needs, focused on priority areas and conducted in collaboration with appropriate partners.
• Strong partnerships with fisheries administrations, academia, NGOs and FAO.
• Committed fishers.
• Existing policy/legal framework.
• Funding opportunities to conduct training activities, and provide resources.
• Requires consistent, ongoing effort.
• Capacity development is a long term undertaking and requires solid partnerships.
• Small-scale fishers and their organisations are unable to support required training activities and benefit from dedicated partnerships.