Between April and July 2007, the second phase of the 2007 e-discussion on ACP-EU fisheries relations looked into issues related to fisheries research.
In particular, three main areas were considered:
A final report of the 2007 e-consultation is available here (pdf).
See also Euforic newsfeed and dossier on fisheries.
In particular, three main areas were considered:
- Stakeholder participation in ACP fisheries research;
- Issues arising from data collection in ACP-EU fisheries relations;
- The development of a regional approach.
- A steering body for scientific programming should be set up, comprising fisheries managers (national and regional) as well as professionals.
- Research infrastructure should be decentralized and located close to fishing communities.
- ACP media should be given a more pro-active role in disseminating information on research topics.
- ACP research should give priority to the evaluation of fisheries resources and focus on two main issues: the bad state of catch declarations and the inadequate statistical systems.
- A regional approach in terms of fisheries research should be developed.
A final report of the 2007 e-consultation is available here (pdf).
See also Euforic newsfeed and dossier on fisheries.