Training
Under the APFIC agreement, the Commission is tasked to promote programmes "to encourage, recommend, coordinate and, as appropriate, undertake training and extension activities in all aspects of fisheries" (this includes aquaculture).
APFIC Secretariat has sought to develop a coordinated Regional Technical Cooperation Programme to support the above capacity building efforts in member countries. As a fundamental article of the APFIC agreement, APFIC has a clear mandate to support and encourage the effective management of fisheries and aquaculture amongst its member countries, and particularly within its geographical area of competence.
The development of common, regionally-relevant, training tools and advisory material and guidelines is part of this mandate. The development of training is undertaken through a combined approach of regional workshops, consensus building and use of expert trainers and resource persons.
These training and advisory resources are typically developed in collaboration with FAO regional and global programmes/projects and regional partner organizations, which share common goals with APFIC.