This is the report of the National Workshop on Best Practices in Microfinance Programmes for Women in Coastal Fishing Communities in India, held in Panaji, Goa, India from 1 to 4 July 2003. It contains a summary of workshop proceedings, a compiled summary of case studies and best practices presented at the workshop and recommendations for future directions of microfinance programmes for women in coastal fishing communities in India.
The annexes to the report include the workshop programme, list of participants and list of papers as well as selected papers presented at the workshop.
The report was prepared by Lolita V. Villareal, FAO Consultant together with M.A. Upare, General Manager, NABARD, Mumbai, India.
Distribution
Participants at the meeting
FAO Fisheries Department
FAO Regional Fishery Officers
Directors of Fisheries
