Lessons learned from 'pilot projects' related to the management of coastal fisheries

Bodiguel, C.;Breuil, C.;Yvergniaux, Y.

Lessons learned from 'pilot projects' related to the management of coastal fisheries

Part I - Relevance of the concept of pilot projects in the context of coastal fisheries management

Year of publication 2014

Pages 3p.

Author Bodiguel, C.;Breuil, C.;Yvergniaux, Y.

Publisher FAO/IOC ;

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Synopsis (short abstract) Pilot projects have greatly contributed to the success of the SmartFish Programme if reference is made to the first tangible effects and impacts of most of these projects. At the same time, SmartFish is continually adapting its approach by taking on board lessons learned as pilot projects are implemented, to improve practices, consolidate achievements, increase impacts and to work on their sustainability

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