Value chain dynamics and the small-scale sector

Bjorndal, T.;Child, A. ;Lem, A.;Fishery and Aquaculture Economics and Policy Division

Value chain dynamics and the small-scale sector

Policy recommendations for small-scale fisheries and aquaculture trade

Year of publication 2014

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Pages 112 p.

Author Bjorndal, T.;Child, A. ;Lem, A.;Fishery and Aquaculture Economics and Policy Division

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Book (series)

ISBN 9789251081785

Series title FAO Fisheries and Aquaculture Technical Papers

Series number T581

Edition 1

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Synopsis (short abstract) This technical paper focuses primarily on price transmissions in small-scale and large-scale fishery and aquaculture value chains in 14 developed and developing countries. Although the study is focused on the small-scale sector, both the small-scale and large-scale sectors were analysed in order to demonstrate differences between the two. The document begins with an overview of the entire project and its global implications, reviewing the importance of fisheries and aquaculture to livelihoods, f ood security and trade as well as the rationale for value chain analysis. It then presents detailed and summarized country-specific information on the research and analysis conducted, presenting analysis methodology, findings and policy recommendations within each country. An additional section focuses on women, summarizing their significant role in fishery and aquaculture value chains in selected countries. Finally, the document outlines the general findings and policy recommendations that emer ged as key themes across all value chains analysed.

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Bjorndal, T., Child, A. & Lem, A. eds. 2014. Value chain dynamics and the small-scale sector: policy recommendations for small-scale fisheries and aquaculture trade. FAO Fisheries and Aquaculture Technical Paper No. 581. Rome, FAO. 112 pp.

Language English

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