In considering the objectives of the Technical Paper it was agreed that, because of the wide-ranging audience, the objectives should be left as broad as possible.
The EC discussed the target audience for the Technical Paper. The EC agreed that the primary target should be those involved with fisheries sector policy and decision making. However, this will involve a large number of stakeholders, including national and local government/ministries (in fisheries and other sectors) particularly in developing countries, key decision makers involved in formulating national plans and poverty reduction strategies, donors, regional and sub-regional bodies, fishing industry, research institutes, community organisations, and fisher and fishworker organisations.
