A NEED FOR COORDINATION OF ASSISTANCE AND FOR FISHERY MANAGEMENT
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SOLUTIONS |
Indonesia - Insufficient coordination between government, donors, NGOs and community. Mechanisms are not effective and lead to slow implementation Thailand - Insufficient coordination - lack of human resources Sri Lanka - Strengthening coordination, sector data base and information flow for current and future needs |
COORDINATION OF ASSISTANCE
COORDINATION OF VESSELS AND FOR FISHERY MANAGEMENT
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ASSESSMENT OF IMPACTS/SCIENTIFIC STUDIES FOR DECISION MAKING
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SOLUTIONS |
Sri Lanka - Evaluating impact of tsunami on eco systems and resources for future planning India - Conduct and coordinate scientific studies, disseminate information/ knowledge on post-tsunami environmental changes and its impact in the long run Myanmar - Resource status unknown and no management |
ASSESSMENT OF IMPACT
LINKING TO MANAGEMENT
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CLARIFYING FISHERY POLICY MANAGING CAPACITY & INSTITUTIONS FOR COASTAL MANAGEMENT
ISSUE |
SOLUTIONS |
Sri Lanka - Institutionalization of coastal resources management and required capacity building among coastal communities, government and non-fishery stake holders India - Prioritize and find a balance between social, economic and ecological policy objectives Myanmar - Immediate lack of vessels management of capacity into the future India - Plan and implement appropriate coastal eco-restoration/enhancement programmes |
NATIONALLY
LOCALLY
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ALIGNING ASSISTANCE WITH NEEDS
ISSUE |
SOLUTIONS |
Indonesia - Needs vs. implementation. Donors make assumptions about needs due to lack of communication with communities. Sustainability of assistance should be considered Malaysia - Assets - aligning with need Indonesia - Mechanism for distribution - focused on main centres due to logistical issues and comprehensive assessment of needs India - Plan and implement appropriate infrastructure projects taking into account ownership, management and sustainability issues Maldives - Provision of shelter. Displacement away from original home islands and lack of alternative livelihoods |
· Needs analysis · Development of a fishery profile · Strengthen community structure · Participatory approach and better communication (develop database and guidelines) · Control over delivery and implementation · Rebuild infrastructure |
STRENGTHENING HUMAN CAPACITY
ISSUE |
SOLUTIONS |
Thailand - Capacity building for management of fisheries and aquaculture development Malaysia - Human resources development - knowledge, policy implementation |
· Assessing training needs (generic and specific) · Formulation of training content and skills development for personnel · Training for officials (policy, planning, implementation) and communities · Training in resource assessment · Training in Fisheries management and economics · Additional training for government officers · Additional training for fishers |
PREPAREDNESS, SAFETY AND SIMPLE EARLY WARNING SYSTEMS
ISSUE |
SOLUTIONS |
Indonesia - Developing knowledge/safety awareness Thailand - Simple natural disaster early warning system for fishing communities Malaysia - National disaster preparedness system and plan Myanmar - Communication to fishers/ communities about tsunami warnings and rehabilitation process |
· Government plan for preparedness · National disaster fund · Infrastructure, plans for the future (training) · Software, hardware and training HARDWARE
SOFTWARE
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STRENGTHENING COMMUNITIES
ISSUE |
SOLUTIONS |
Indonesia - Capacity training for beneficiaries - improving knowledge for communities Thailand - Strengthening community groups - developing resilience, empowerment Malaysia - Human capacity and social assets - long term plans, must address sustainability Sri Lanka - Capacity building of CBOs for livelihood development and enhancing social capital (women in sector, opportunities) Maldives - Need to create social institutions to increase community resilience and assist with recovery |
· Emphasize cooperative approaches (livelihoods as a whole) · Collaboration to build community capacity and institutions · Community empowerment through extension services and communication · Make sure community is united · Education at community level |
APPROPRIATE FINANCIAL MECHANISMS AND ACCESS TO THEM, FUNDS AND FINANCE
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SOLUTIONS |
Thailand - Revolving funds, micro-credit and soft loans are insufficient at community level Malaysia - Financial mechanisms Sri Lanka - Funding for institutional, infrastructure rehabilitation and development; addressing gaps in other areas, e.g. multi day boats, gear, quality enhancements (safety standards/"sea to table" and coordination) Myanmar - Lack of access to investment capital Maldives - Lack of access to investment capital |
DONOR
ACCESS TO FINANCE
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POST HARVEST/VALUE ADDING - OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALTERNATIVE EMPLOYMENT
ISSUE |
SOLUTIONS |
India - Develop institutional arrangements for capacity building in the area of post harvest (value addition) and alternative employment India - Building social capital among fishing communities to handle marketing, credit and resource management Maldives - IDP/LIVELIHOODS Provision of alternative livelihoods while in shelter housing Maldives - Lack of processing infrastructure, technology and marketing in post harvest and supply chain |
· Provide employment opportunities/skills during transitional period · Identification of institutions, development of common programme · Strengthen institutions for dissemination of post harvest technology and information with stress on value addition and market linkages · Value addition of fishery products and marketing (market chain development) · Transfer added value technology and quality assurance skills · Support development of producer organizations/cooperatives · Implement programs to mitigate impacts from displacement from traditional fishing grounds |