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The role and effect of subsidies on fisheries development in West Africa (Nigeria, Côte d'Ivoire, the Gambia and Senegal)












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    Theoretical considerations and practical implications of subsidies to the artisanal fisheries sector in West Africa 1996
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    Development strategy during the 1960 and 1970s was based on the philosophy that developing countries lacked improved technology and capital for speeding up their development.'Industrialization was promoted in order to capitalize on the abundant fish resources. However, the anticipated expansion of the economy did not happen and the development approach shifted towards an integrated rural strategy where emphasis is put on the community as a whole to upgrade incomes and the quality of life throu gh technical assistance and the active participation of fisherfolk and the community. In this context, emphasis was initially placed on the Community Fishery Centre (CFC) concept as a means of promoting artisanal fishery development. But it became apparent that the presence of a complex of facilities and seivices tailored to meet local needs was no guarantee that the structures/facilities would be used or that development would occur. The active participation of fisherfolk and the mobilisation of local and community resources was imperative in order to assure sustairiability of initiatives undertaken by development projects and/or the community.
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    Empowering women in fisheries value chains - Good practices from Cabo Verde, Côte d’Ivoire and Senegal
    Coastal Fisheries Initiative - Promoting sustainable fisheries in coastal areas
    2023
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    This fact-sheet aims to promote the dynamism of women processors of fishery products in West Africa with regards to organization, processing, commercialization and diversification aspects. It showcases the work carried ou by women in terms of production of dried and salted grouper in Maio pilot site (Cabo Verde), production and commercialization of smoked tuna in FFT stove in Locodjro (Côte d'Ivoire) and production and commercialization of dried shrimps and molluscs in Saloum’s islands, Niodior (Senegal). The purpose is to: i) improve the efficiency of the value chain in fishing communities by sharing forms of organizational structures, good processing, and commercialization practices of fishery products by women; and ii) raise awareness to wider audience of fisheries stakeholders so they know more options for product improvement based on CFI experience.
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    The impact of marine litter on the beach seine fishery of four countries in the Gulf of Guinea: Benin, Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana and Togo / L'impact des déchets marins sur la pêche à la senne de plage de quatre pays dans le Golfe de Guinée: Bénin, Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana et Togo
    A preliminary investigation of the social and economic impacts of marine litter on fishing communities / Une étude préliminaire des impacts sociaux et économiques des déchets marins sur les communautés de pêcheurs
    2025
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    Artisanal sea-based capture fisheries are a key source of nutrition and income in many parts of West Africa. Marine litter has significantly increased in recent years due to the rise of single-use plastics and inadequate waste management, particularly affecting developing countries with limited infrastructure. While there is widespread concern that marine litter negatively impacts beach seine fishing, evidence to support this is lacking. This report presents a preliminary investigation of the social and economic effects of marine litter on beach seine fisheries in four Gulf of Guinea countries: Benin, Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, and Togo. The study, conducted under the EAF-Nansen Programme, aims to support better fisheries management. Common sampling protocols were used to collect equivalent sociodemographic, fisheries, and environmental data, both qualitative and quantitative, to record the impact of marine litter on fishing communities. The study's results will help define local, national, and regional management measures to reduce marine waste and improve the sustainability of coastal communities, thus contributing to poverty reduction and food security.La pêche artisanale de capture en mer est une source essentielle de nourriture et de revenus dans de nombreuses régions d'Afrique de l'Ouest. Les déchets marins ont considérablement augmenté ces dernières années, suite à la croissance des plastiques à usage unique et à une gestion des déchets inadéquate, affectant particulièrement les pays en développement avec des infrastructures limitées. Bien qu'il y ait une préoccupation généralisée quant à l'impact négatif des déchets marins sur la pêche à la senne de plage, les preuves à l'appui de cette affirmation sont insuffisantes. Ce rapport présente une enquête préliminaire sur les impacts sociaux et économiques des déchets marins sur la pêche à la senne de plage dans quatre pays du Golfe de Guinée: Bénin, Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana et Togo. L'étude, réalisée dans le cadre du Programme EAF-Nansen, vise à soutenir une meilleure gestion des pêches. Des protocoles d'échantillonnage communs ont été utilisés pour collecter des données sociodémographiques, halieutiques et environnementales équivalentes, qualitatives et quantitatives, afin de déterminer l'impact des déchets marins sur les communautés de pêcheurs. Les résultats de l'étude aideront à définir des mesures de gestion locales, nationales et régionales pour réduire les déchets marins et améliorer la durabilité des communautés côtières, contribuant ainsi à la réduction de la pauvreté et à l'amélioration de la sécurité alimentaire.

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    Library Classified Catalogue (1)/ Bibliothèque de catalogues systématiques (1) 1948
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    The Protocol of 8-9 July 1946 relative to the dissolution of the International Institute of Agriculture, transferred the functions and assets of the said Institute to FAO. Of these assets, the Library is unquestionably the most outstanding and is a lasting record of the Institute's work and its achievement in the field of agriculture. This catalogue will undoubtedly contribute towards a better knowledge of this international Library. This volume in its present form, represents the systematic card-index, by subject of the Brussels Decimal Classification, in French and English, and it's supplemented by the general alphabetical index of authors.

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    Letter from the Acting Secretary, Department of State to D. Lubin, Hotel Raleigh, Washington 1907
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    Asks for the cooperation of the Department of Agriculture and the Department of Commerce and Labor in the formulation of the IIA's plans of work.
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    Letter from the Acting Secretary, Department of State to D. Lubin, Hotel Raleigh, Washington 1907
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    Asks for Lubin’s written views on IIA. With reference number RRFNo. 548/30; T/L).