FISH4ACP - Developing sustainable aquatic value chains

Neven, D.; Walker, C.; Lienert, A.; Macfayden, G.; Romuld, B.; Vilela López, B.; Hodzic, H.; Kourgansky, A.;  Blanc, P.-P.; Hett, K.; del Rio Poza, A.;

FISH4ACP - Developing sustainable aquatic value chains

Practical guidance for analysis, strategy, and design

Year of publication 2025

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Pages 164 p.

Author Neven, D.; Walker, C.; Lienert, A.; Macfayden, G.; Romuld, B.; Vilela López, B.; Hodzic, H.; Kourgansky, A.; Blanc, P.-P.; Hett, K.; del Rio Poza, A.;

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Book (stand-alone)

ISBN 978-92-5-139077-1

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Synopsis (short abstract) While the methodology is elaborate and detailed, in essence, it is a scanning tool. In other words, it is broad rather than deep. Throughout this guide, references are made to various in-depth analytical tools that can be applied to explore a key issue in greater depth. The application of some of these additional tools for key issue/s in the VC could be included as specific activities in the resulting upgrading implementation plan. This guide consists of eight parts. Section two discusses the operational modalities (overall process, logistics, data handling, and team composition). Sections three through six describe how to develop the four components of the value chain reports: functional analysis, sustainability assessment, upgrading strategy, and development plan. Section seven guides setting up a monitoring and evaluation framework for the value chain development plan while section eight proposes modalities for accompanying implementation of the value chain upgrading plan. Besides this guide, the FISH4ACP methodology package includes a range of additional resources, including a value chain analysis report outline, analytical tools, training materials, terms of reference, example reports, and more.

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Neven, D., Walker, C., Lienert, A., Macfayden, G., Romuld, B., Vilela López, B., Hodzic, H., Kourgansky, A., Blanc, P.-P., Hett, K. & del Rio Poza, A. 2025. FISH4ACP – Developing sustainable aquatic value chains: Practical guidance for analysis, strategy and design. Rome, FAO.

https://doi.org/10.4060/cd2205en

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