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Making fish trade work for development and livelihoods in West and Central Africa - SFLP

Policies linking trade to fisheries management

Year of publication 2007

Pages 16

Author Fishery and Aquaculture Economics and Policy Division

Product type Book (series)

Series title New Directions in Fisheries: A Series of Policy Briefs on Development Issues

Series number 1817-2679

Edition 1

Synopsis (short abstract) The aim of this policy brief is to: Highlight the main features of fish trade and identify linkages to development; Describe the contribution of fish trade to economies, livelihoods and food security; Identify major issues affecting fish trade and their potential impact; Offer recommendations to enhance the future contribution of fish trade to development.

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FAO. 2007. Making Fish trade work for development and livelihoods in West and Central Africa. New Directions in Fisheries. A Series of Policy Briefs on Development Issues. No. 10. Rome, FAO. 16pp.

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