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DocumentHarmonizing inspection procedures for regional trade 2014
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internationally recognized best practices for safe and wholesome food, the BIPM promotes the recommendations of the Codex Alimentarius Commission and the UN FAO Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries. The guide provides countries and regional trade organizations such as COMESA, SADC, IGAD and EAC with information to strengthen policy, procedures and practices and promote more free and fair regional trade in fish and fishery products. Available in both French and English, it is intended for fi sheries inspectors working at border posts, as well as for anyone else involved in fish, food and trade such as environmental health departments, extension workers, local authorities and the private sector. For the latter, the guide helps understand what is expected when trading fish across national borders. The guide has been informed by international food safety standards and aspects of MCS, which is traditionally a fisheries resource management tool, but has been adapted to the trade arena. -
DocumentLicencing and Registration of small artisanal fishing vessels in the United Republic of Tanzania 2014
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Fish are of fundamental importance to the social and economic wellbeing of the inhabitants of Tanzania. The small-scale fishery of Tanzania is one of the important economic sub sectors of the economy that makes valuable economic contribution to the coastal communities and provides rich protein food, employment, income thus contribute to their livelihood for Tanzanians, however there is growing concern of unregulated fishing in Tanzania. An initial survey of the financial support provided by the LGAs to the District Fisheries Officers (DFOs) suggested that while the DFO operational expenses are included in the annual Local Government Authorities (LGA) operational budgets, the funding was rarely forthcoming. Indeed, in 2013 only 8 – 53 percent of the proposed annual budgets that were initially allocated to fisheries management were provided to the DFOs Currently, licenses are valid for a calendar year irrespective of when in the year they were issued. Thus, all fishing licenses expire on 31st December, and they need to be renewed by 1st January. Historically, a grace period of three months has been given to the fishers (January to March) in which the vessel owners are allowed to license their vessels without being fined for not being in possession of a valid license. The DFOs usually go to the villages in December to inform the BMUs or Village Committees that the vessels and fishers need to be licensed for the coming year. Having been informed of the need to renew licenses, the DFOs usually wait for the fisheries / vessel owners to come to their offices to buy their permits, or depending upon the financial resources available, they may visit the landing sites to actively solicit license fees. -
DocumentFish for life: nutrition and development in Eastern Africa and Western Indian Ocean 2014
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Over the last decades significant progress has been made in reducing hunger and poverty and improving food security and nutrition at the global level. Many African countries have enjoyed this positive development, however some countries are still affected. Improved production methods and the use of new technological advances have contributed to more efficient resource use and improved food security. However the world, and in particular, some African countries, still have major challenges ahead; despite positive developments, concerns persist. Some 795 million people are still considered undernourished, despite a drop of 167 million over the last decade, and 216 million less than in 1990–92. In recent years, progress has been hindered by slower and less inclusive economic growth, as well as political instability, in some developing regions, such as Central Africa and western Asia.
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