Author : Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Release : 2005
Genre : Business & Economics
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 185/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Increasing the Contribution of Small-scale Fisheries to Poverty Alleviation and Food Security by : Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Download or read book Increasing the Contribution of Small-scale Fisheries to Poverty Alleviation and Food Security written by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. This book was released on 2005. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. 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.