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DocumentThe Grain Chain
Food Security and Managing Wheat Imports in Arab Countries
2012Also available in:
Arab countries face a number of food security risks due to their high dependence on wheat imports. This study explores ways in which countries can mitigate these risks. The authors evaluate the wheatimport supply chain (WISC) from the unloading port to bulk storage at the flour mill, before the wheat is milled into flour. Existing literature treats isolated topics related to the supply chain, such as strategic storage and the use of financial instruments. This study is unique in that it takes a holistic view of the supply chain by examining how strategic storage, logistics improvements, and procurement strategies can all be used to improve food security. -
DocumentProject proposals to support regional fisheries development
Red Sea and Gulf of Aden
1981Also available in:
No results found.A brief description of the present fisheries situation in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden area is reviewed in this document. It is indicated that the fisheries is predominantly traditional and that the potential resources offer sufficient scope for increasing much needed fish supplies. Eighteen project proposals are presented covering all main areas of fisheries development. Fifteen of these projects are developmental and the remaining three are intended to be commercially-oriented investment proje cts. The proposals specifically cover fields that most need assistance including training, resource development, marketing, development of small-scale fisheries and statistics. They require 29.3 years of activities at a total cost of about US$ 19 million. The regional approach is used for executing these projects but, implementation on a national basis may be considered. Fisheries development in the area will be dependent on external help and assistance, therefore, these proposals are brought to the attention of donors interested in developing fisheries in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. At present UNDP/FAO/RAB/77/008 is the only regional framework concerned with developing fisheries in the area. -
DocumentReport on socio-economic aspects of the Gulf of Aden fisheries in the Republic of Djibouti 1982
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No results found.The Djibouti coastline on the Gulf of Aden is about 242 kms long. The present catch is estimated at about 350 tons. There are about 286 fishermen who operate with 111 houris and sambuks of different shapes and sizes. They are based in Djibouti, Tadjouram Obock and Khor Anghar. The number of fishermen has increased during the past few years due to the drought conditions which have forced nomadic herdsmen to the coast. The fishermen have a very low standard of living. This is mainly due to the low productivity, high cost of living and large families. The fishermen's per capita income is less than two-thirds of the national average. A Fishermen Cooperative Society was established recently in Djibouti City with the objective of improving the socioeconomic conditions of fishermen. Although the subject has not been thoroughly examined it is believed that the main constraints in the fisheries sector are as follows: lack of a fisheries-related infrastructure; the low productivity of the tradit ional fishing methods; lack of credit facilities and technical services; lack of organised fish distribution and marketing systems within the country. Obock is recommended for the establishment of a Cooperative Fishing Centre as a pilot project where cooperative activities can be introduced and applied in due course in other areas.
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