Contribution of fisheries to national economies in West and Central Africa - SFLP

Fishery and Aquaculture Economics and Policy Division

Contribution of fisheries to national economies in West and Central Africa - SFLP

Policies to increase the wealth generated by small-scale fisheries

Year of publication 2006

Pages 12

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

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Synopsis (short abstract) The aim of this policy brief is to: Highlight the important role of the fisheries sector, and of small-scale fisheries in particular, in the economic and social development of West and Central Africa Stimulate the commitment of national policy decision-makers and their development partners to include small-scale fisheries in development policies Propose strategies that could increase the contribution of small-scale fisheries to poverty reduction and food security in the regio n

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FAO. 2006. Contribution of fisheries to national economies in West and Central Africa – Policies to increase the wealth generated by small-scale fisheries. New Directions in Fisheries – A Series of Policy Briefs on Development Issues, No. 03. Rome. 12 pp.

Language English

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