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Impact of HIV/AIDS on Fishing Communities - SFLP

Policies to Support Livelihoods, Rural Development and Public Health

Year of publication 2005

Pages 8 pp

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: Draw attention to the severity of HIV/AIDS among women and men in fishing communities. Secure government and donor commitment to address impacts of HIV/AIDS on the fisheries sector and to reduce its effects on wider society. Outline response strategies for policy-makers in fisheries, health and other sectors.

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