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Namibia socio-economic development considerations to strengthen the small-scale fisheries ecosystem

Year of publication 2024

Place of publication Windhoek, Namibia ;

Pages 4 p.

Author FAO; Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources, Namibia;

Publisher FAO ; Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources (MFMR), Namibia ;

Product type Brochure, flyer, fact-sheet

Synopsis (short abstract) This assessment complements Namibia's National Plan of Action for Small-Scale Fisheries (NPOA-SSF), emphasizing the sector's pivotal role in socio-economic development. Conducted alongside the NPOA-SSF formulation, it highlights the socio-economic landscape of Namibia's small-scale fisheries, emphasizing poverty reduction and food security. Through a comparison with small-holder agriculture, it advocates for equitable support for both sectors, calling for comprehensive strategies to maximize their socio-economic contributions to Namibia's development.

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