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Summary conclusions and recommendations of the South East Asia Regional Consultation Workshop on the implementation of the Voluntary Guidelines for Securing Sustainable Small-Scale Fisheries in the Context of Food Security and Poverty Eradication

Bali, Indonesia, on 24-27 August 2015

Year of publication 2015

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Pages 21

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Document

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Synopsis (short abstract) The South East Asia Regional Consultation Workshop on the implementation of the Voluntary Guidelines for Securing Sustainable Small-Scale Fisheries in the Context of Food Security and Poverty Eradication was held in Bali, Indonesia, on 24-27 August 2015. The objectives of the workshop were to raise awareness and develop a draft South East Asian Regional Plan of Action to support the implementation of the Voluntary Guidelines for Securing Sustainable Small-Scale Fisheries in the Context of Food Security and Poverty Eradication (SSF Guidelines) in the South East Asia region. During 3.5 days, participants examined the current status of small-scale fisheries in the region, shared experiences through country and topical presentations, and discussed elements of a regional plan of action to support the implementation of the SSF Guidelines.

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