Evaluation of the Potential for Commercialisation of Small-Scale Fisheries. Papua New Guinea

Preston, G. L.

Evaluation of the Potential for Commercialisation of Small-Scale Fisheries. Papua New Guinea

Strengthening Capacity for Fisheries Conservation and Management. TCP/PNG/6.611

Year of publication 1997

Pages 95 p.

Author Preston, G. L.

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Project

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Synopsis (short abstract) The commercial development of small-scale coastal fisheries has been viewed as a means of generating rural earnings and other social and economic benefits and has been a Government target in PNG for nearly 45 years. During this period a large public-sector fisheries service has become established which aims to promote, manage and regulate PNG's fisheries. Via this service, numerous programmes, some of which have been very large and ambitious, have been put in place to encourage the commercial de velopment of small-scale fisheries in rural areas.

Language English

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