PROGRAMME IMPLEMENTATION REPORT 2004-05 WEB ANNEX

Programme Entity	Title	Type	Lead Division
233A1	Reduction of Discards and Environmental Impact from Fisheries	Technical Project	FII

Rationale

Development problem to be addressed: current world fishery practices create an unacceptably high volume of discards from catches, while certain methods negatively impact the environment with consequent effect on biodiversity. COFI has called for determined global efforts to reduce discarding of bycatch and incidental capture of non-target species during fishing operations.
Proposed contribution to problem resolution: improved national practices and policy environment in support of reduced discards should lead to sustainable increases in fish production from capture fisheries and reduced negative environmental impact caused by fishing operations.
Intended end beneficiaries: sustainable increases in fish food production, conservation of aquatic resources and reduced negative effects on biodiversity and the environment will benefit governments, fishing industry and consumers as well as vulnerable groups whose livelihood and food security depend on these resources.

Objective

Improved national management practices, technologies and policy environment in support of the reduction of discards and adverse environmental impact from fisheries, as well as an enhanced international awareness and enriched debate on the importance of the issue.

Indicators

Examples of countries using new technologies and policies promoted by FAO to support reduction of discards and reduce adverse environmental impact from fisheries.

2004-05 Implementation Progress - Achievements, Success Stories and Lessons Learnt

Based on a major study, FAO Fisheries Technical Papers No. 470, Discards in the world's marine fisheries, was released in 2005. The study concludes a substantial lower estimate of global discard (about 8 million tonnes), compared to earlier estimates (between 27 and 20 million tonnes). Under the GEF-funded project, Reducing by-catch in shrimp fisheries, the FAO guidebook, A guide to bycatch reduction in tropical shrimp-trawl fisheries, was released in 2005. The book is now widely used as reference book and practical technical guideline on turtle excluder devices (TEDs) and bycatch reduction devices (BRDs). A lesson learned is that there is a major step from legislation to implementation of technical measures in developing countries. The fishing industry needs support and training in order to understand and adapt legislated technical measures on fishing gears. FIIT has successfully conducted a series of national and regional workshops to facilitate implementation of TEDs and BRDs. A study on unaccounted fish mortality, Mortality of fish escaping trawl gears (FAO Fisheries Technical Papers No. 478), was published in 2005. The paper provides valuable figures for future management of the fish resources.

Major Output	Biennial Output	Title	Type	Contributing Divisions (Lead Division in bold)	Status
001		Methodologies for the assessment of, and studies on the environmental impact of fishing operations.
	401	Methodology for global estimation of discards	Methodologies and guidelines (including pilot testing and demonstration)	FII FIP RLC SLAC	Completed
	402	Publication of discard figures from selected fisheries	Studies and analyses	FII RLC SLAC	Completed
	403	Studies on physical impact of fishing gears on sea beds	Studies and analyses	FII	Completed
002		Technical guidelines for introducing and evaluating measures to reduce bycatch in tropical shrimp trawl fisheries (execution of the GEF funded project).
	401	Global study on the status of shrimp trawling	Studies and analyses	FII FIP RAF RLC RNE	Modified
	402	Guidelines for introduction of by-catch reduction devices in shrimp trawls	Methodologies and guidelines (including pilot testing and demonstration)	FII RAF RLC RNE	Completed
	403	Training material for by-catch reduction devices	Training (including training courses and materials)	FII	Completed
003		Technical assistance and monitoring of the implementation of the International Plan of Action to reduce the Incidental Catch of Seabirds.
	401	Updated guidelines to avoid incidental catch of seabirds	Methodologies and guidelines (including pilot testing and demonstration)	FII RLC	Modified
	402	Regional meetings of countries requiring support in drawing up National Plans of Action (Seabirds)	Direct advice to Members; field programme support	FII RLC	Completed
004		Methodologies and guidelines for increased bycatch utilisation.
005		Reports and management methods to support the establishment of national frameworks.
	401	Assessment of fisheries regulations and legal frameworks related to by-catch and discards	Studies and analyses	FII FIP	Completed
	402	Studies on the economic and social impact of discards in specific fisheries	Studies and analyses	FII FIP	Completed

Programme Entity	Title	Type	Lead Division
233A2	Sustainable Development of Small-scale Fisheries	Technical Project	FII

Rationale

Development problem to be addressed: artisanal fisheries can be very efficient while providing high levels of employment and contributing to food security. However, in many countries, a range of constraints prevents the sector from fully achieving its economic and social potential.
Proposed contribution to problem resolution: building national and local capacity to develop and manage more efficiently and sustainably small-scale fisheries will permit this sector to better realise its potential in contributing to food security and employment.
Intended end beneficiaries: Increased income and better access to food through development of small-scale fisheries will benefit fishing communities and local fisher groups.

Objective

Improved national and local capacities from both a management and technical perspective, and a regulatory environment that supports the efficient and sustainable management of small-scale fisheries, including in the aftermath of natural disasters.

Indicators

Examples of improved local and regional practices supporting the development and more efficient and sustainable management of small-scale fisheries.

2004-05 Implementation Progress - Achievements, Success Stories and Lessons Learnt

While the revision of the Code of Safety for Fishermen and Fishing Vessels was finalized, and good progress was made in activities related to microenterprise development and microfinance (as below), efforts were largely diverted towards providing assistance following the tsunami that occurred at the end of 2004 in Southeast Asia. Planned activities were largely replaced by activities related to damage and needs assessments, identification, procurement and repairs of lost fishing inputs (boats, engines and gear), beneficiary identification, upgrading standards of boatbuilding through awareness-raising campaigns, training courses and publications. Within the tsunami-affected regions, the major lasting achievement will have been our contribution towards improved quality of design and construction of fishing vessels. Case studies and local/national workshops on microenterprise development for small-scale fishing communities and on microfinance for women in India and the Philippines provided lessons and recommendations on group formation and strengthening, linkages and partnerships, monitoring, sensitization, capacity-building and dissemination and replication. Among the major points are: (1) awareness-raising for target groups, senior and field officers of financial institutions and fisheries officers; (2) technical and business skills development through training and exposure visits; (3) establishment of linkages/partnerships between self-help groups/fisherfolk organizations and non-governmental organizations, universities and government agencies; (4) dissemination of success stories, what works, as well as positive and negative experiences.

Major Output	Biennial Output	Title	Type	Contributing Divisions (Lead Division in bold)	Status
001		Participatory methods and approaches for application in small-scale fishing communities.
	401	Studies on participatory methods and approaches in fisheries extension services and training institutes	Studies and analyses	FII RAP	Completed
	402	Case studies on technical support and provision of services to small-scale fishers	Studies and analyses	FII RAP	Completed
	403	Case studies and workshop on the collection and use of demographic information related to coastal fishing communities in Small Island Developing States in the Caribbean	Studies and analyses	FII SLAC	Completed
	404	Case studies, workshop and guidelines on micro-credit and insurance in support of responsible inland capture fisheries in Asia	Studies and analyses	FII RAP	Completed
002		Training and technical materials on improved safety and efficiency of small-scale fishing operations.
	401	Database on fishing gear and methods in inland water fisheries	Information (products, systems, databases)	FII	Postponed
	402	Publication on the design of small longliners	Information (products, systems, databases)	FII	Completed
	404	Regional meetings on fishing vessel safety	Coordination and information exchange	FII RAF SAPA	Completed
	405	Case studies on energy optimization with particular reference to specific fish stock harvesting options	Studies and analyses	FII	Modified
005		Tools, guidelines and methodologies for improved efficiency in small-scale fisheries post-harvest systems.
	401	Guidelines for improving efficiency in small-scale fisheries post-harvest systems	Methodologies and guidelines (including pilot testing and demonstration)	FII	Postponed
	402	Database of global fishery products	Information (products, systems, databases)	FII	Cancelled
007		Case studies, guidelines and approaches in improved disaster preparedness and impact assessment in fishing communities.
	401	Guidelines for improved disaster preparedness and impact assessment in small-scale fisheries	Methodologies and guidelines (including pilot testing and demonstration)	FII RAP	Completed
	402	Assistance to Tsunami affected countries	Direct advice to Members; field programme support	FII	Completed

Programme Entity	Title	Type	Lead Division
233A3	Increased Production from Under-utilised Aquatic Resources and Low-value Catches	Technical Project	FII

Rationale

Development problem to be addressed: the production of food fish from conventional species in capture fisheries has peaked, but there remain under-utilised species and low-value catches that can contribute to increased food supplies and sectoral employment.
Proposed contribution to problem resolution: a supportive policy environment and improved fisheries management practices in harvesting, processing and marketing of under-utilised species will lead to an overall increase in food production and better utilisation of resources.
Intended end beneficiaries: a more rational utilisation of aquatic resources and sustainable increases in food fish production, increased income from the sector and reduced negative effects on the environment will benefit governments, fishing industry and consumers, and particularly vulnerable groups whose livelihoods and food security depend on these resources.

Objective

Increased emphasis on and improved public and private management practices, policies and investment supporting harvesting, processing and marketing of under-utilised aquatic resources and low-value catches.

Indicators

Number of countries where policies, technologies and approaches are adopted to support increased harvesting, processing and marketing of under-utilised aquatic resources.

2004-05 Implementation Progress - Achievements, Success Stories and Lessons Learnt

Improvement of the production of underutilized aquatic resources and low-value catches and of their utilization for human consumption has continued in many developing countries to meet food security requirements and the high demand for fish, especially in least-developed countries.

Major Output	Biennial Output	Title	Type	Contributing Divisions (Lead Division in bold)	Status
001		Technical papers on cost-effective fishing technologies and vessel and equipment design.
	401	Adaptation of fishing technology and vessel equipment for harvesting laternfish resources	Methodologies and guidelines (including pilot testing and demonstration)	FII	Modified
	402	Paper on technologies to catch and utilize Antarctic krill	Methodologies and guidelines (including pilot testing and demonstration)	FII	Completed
002		Policy and legal framework for increasing production from selected under-utilised species and low-value catches.
	401	Support to introduction of an appropriate management system for laternfish resources	Direct advice to Members; field programme support	FII FIP	Completed
005		Guidelines and methodologies for improved efficiency and adaptability in processing and marketing systems.
	402	Regional workshop for Latin America on the promotion of small pelagics for direct human consumption	Training (including training courses and materials)	FII	Completed
	403	Dissemination of the South East Asian experience in the utilization and marketing of by-catch and low value fishes for human consumption	Other	FII	Completed

Programme Entity	Title	Type	Lead Division
233A4	Consumption, Safety and Quality of Fish Products	Technical Project	FII

Rationale

Development problem to be addressed: increased demand, greater safety requirements from markets and consumers and the globalisation of fish trade has made safety and quality of fish products a key issue, and developing countries and regions need assistance if they are to comply with international trade requirements and standards. In addition, there is an insufficient exploitation of the nutritional benefit of low-value resources such as fish oil.
Proposed contribution to problem resolution: improved national fish safety and quality assurance programmes, infrastructure and organisation will assist in meeting quality requirements of the international markets, making fish safer, reducing post-harvest losses, rejections and detentions.
Intended end beneficiaries: developing countries will be able to maintain and strengthen their market shares, and fish consumers will have safe and good quality fish at affordable prices. Health and intellectual development of infants will be increased.

Objective

Improved national capacity and programmes, infrastructure and organisation for safety and quality assurance of fish products that comply with international trade and food standard agreements; increased consumption of fish oil, particularly by pregnant women.

Indicators

Increase in number of countries with established (accredited) fish inspection and quality services.
Examples of national policies, commercial practices which facilitate and promote the consumption of fish oil by pregnant women.

2004-05 Implementation Progress - Achievements, Success Stories and Lessons Learnt

Extensive support was provided to developing countries to improve fish-utilization practices and safety and quality programmes. Changes in the regulatory requirements of the European Union, Japan and the United States of America were taken into consideration to adapt the assistance provided. As a result, more developing countries have been accredited by the European Union sanitary authorities, while many others were able to maintain their accreditation. International undertakings were initiated to address both the risks and the health benefits of seafood, especially in relation to pregnant women and women of child-bearing age. Special attention was given to utilization, safety and quality of aquaculture products.

Major Output	Biennial Output	Title	Type	Contributing Divisions (Lead Division in bold)	Status
002		Development and maintenance of the fish safety information system (FishPort).
	401	Workshops for the Fishport editors and gatekeepers	Training (including training courses and materials)	FII RAF SAPA	Completed
	402	Development and Maintenance of the Fishport system	Information (products, systems, databases)	FII RAF SAPA	Completed
008		Planning and supervision of a substantial trial on the health impact of fish oil in Southern Africa.
009		Training and technical assistance for strengthening fish inspection services.
	401	Workshops on fish inspection and quality assurance	Training (including training courses and materials)	FII RAF SAPA SLAC	Completed
	402	Assistance for strengthening the legislative and organizational framework for fish inspection and quality assurance in selected member countries	Direct advice to Members; field programme support	FII RAF SAPA SLAC	Completed
	403	Organization of the 6th World Congress on fish inspection and quality control	International undertakings, agreements/conventions and standards	FII	Completed
010		Support to the work of Codex on fish safety and quality.
	401	Contribution to the work of the Codex committee on food hygiene and the Codex Committee on fish and fishery products	International undertakings, agreements/conventions and standards	FII	Completed
	402	Contribution to the FAO/WHO work on microbiological risk assessment pertaining to fish and fishery products	International undertakings, agreements/conventions and standards	FII	Completed
011		Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) implementation in the fish industry.
	401	Workshops on the implementation of HACCP in the fish industry, with particular emphasis on aquaculture	Training (including training courses and materials)	FII RAF	Completed
	402	Preparation of technical guidelines for HACCP implementation, auditing and verification	Methodologies and guidelines (including pilot testing and demonstration)	FII	Completed
	403	Workshops on the application of HACCP auditing and verification in the fish industry	Training (including training courses and materials)	FII RAF SLAC	Completed
012		Support to the implementation of the SPS/TBT agreements of the WTO.
	401	Training on the implementation of SPS/TBT agreements in the fish industry	Training (including training courses and materials)	FII RAF SLAC	Completed
	402	Technical support for the implementation of SPS/TBT agreements in the fish industry	Direct advice to Members; field programme support	FII	Completed

Programme Entity	Title	Type	Lead Division
233A5	Promotion of International Fish Trade	Technical Project	FII

Rationale

Development problem to be addressed: the importance of net export revenue from fish trade, particularly to developing countries, is increasing, and these countries need assistance in ensuring that fish trade is compatible with environmental protection and adequately treated in international regulatory frameworks.
Proposed contribution to problem resolution: improved sharing of information and enhanced national capacity of developing countries to pursue trade opportunities that more effectively defend national interests should lead to better international trade negotiation outcomes and increased fish exports.
Intended end beneficiaries: increased exports will benefit national fisheries sectors, including small-scale operators, create jobs and raise incomes for poor people and contribute to overall food security, with a particular benefit derived by women, many of whom work in fish processing and food distribution.

Objective

Increased collaboration and exchange of information on key fisheries trade issues and an improved capacity of analysts, policy makers and negotiators of developing countries to identify and effectively pursue in international fora, trade opportunities that defend and promote their economic interests and enhance food security.

Indicators

Evidence and examples of increased participation of developing countries in fish trade processes and agreements.

2004-05 Implementation Progress - Achievements, Success Stories and Lessons Learnt

Support in marketing and trade information, capacity-building in developing countries and guidance on the main fish trade issues, in collaboration with the FishInfoNetwork and other international organizations, have been highly appreciated by developing member countries that have experienced an increase of their contribution to international fish trade. The Ninth Session of the Subcommittee on Fish Trade provided an excellent forum for discussing sensitive issues (safety and quality, traceability, market access, eco-labelling, Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora [CITES], Technical Barriers to Trade [TBT]) and transparent approaches to dealing with them.

Major Output	Biennial Output	Title	Type	Contributing Divisions (Lead Division in bold)	Status
001		Maintenance and dissemination of the Computerized System of Fish Marketing Information (GLOBEFISH) data collection.
	401	Configuration and maintenance of the FIN website	Information (products, systems, databases)	FII	Completed
	402	Maintenance of the Globefish databank	Information (products, systems, databases)	FII	Completed
002		Coordination and strengthening of the Fish Marketing Information Services (INFONetwork).
	401	Organization of the meeting of the FIN directors	Coordination and information exchange	FII	Postponed
	402	Support to the organization of the FIN Governing Council meetings	Direct advice to Members; field programme support	FII	Completed
003		GLOBEFISH publications and Web page.
	401	Publication of the Globefish marketing reports (MMR, GH, CU, EPR)	Information (products, systems, databases)	FII	Completed
	402	Studies on issues relevant to fish trade (traceability, eco-labelling, globalization)	Studies and analyses	FII	Completed
004		Conferences on status and issues of specific fishery commodities and trade.
	401	Support to the organization of four fishery commodities trade conferences (Tuna, organic aquaculture, shrimp and small pelagics)	Coordination and information exchange	FII	Completed
006		Support to supervisory body for CFC-funded projects.
	401	Supervision of the implementation of CFC funded projects	Direct advice to Members; field programme support	FII	Completed
007		Organisation of bi-annual sessions of COFI Sub-committee on Fish Trade.
	402	Organization of the 9th session of the COFI Subcommittee on fish trade	International undertakings, agreements/conventions and standards	FII	Completed
	403	Follow up on the recommendation of the 9th COFI Subcommittee on fish trade	International undertakings, agreements/conventions and standards	FII	Completed
008		Report on monitoring the impact of fish trade on food security.
	401	Country case studies on the impact of fish trade on food security	Studies and analyses	FII	Modified
	403	Technical guidelines on the impact of fish trade on food security in the frame of the CCRF	Methodologies and guidelines (including pilot testing and demonstration)	FII	Completed
	404	Support to building capacity of fish trade policymakers on the impact of fish trade on food security	Direct advice to Members; field programme support	FII	Completed
009		Support to implementation of WTO agreements.
	401	Case studies on the impact of subsidies on fish trade	Studies and analyses	FII	Completed
	402	Training on the implication of the WTO agreements on fish trade	Training (including training courses and materials)	FII RNE	Completed
	403	Assistance to developing countries in fish-related multilateral trade negotiations	Direct advice to Members; field programme support	FII RNE	Completed

Programme Entity	Title	Type	Lead Division
233S1	Support and Advice in Fishing Technology, Fish Utilisation and Trade	Technical Service Agreement	FII

Indicators

Higher efficiency of fishing, utilization and marketing

2004-05 Implementation Progress - Achievements, Success Stories and Lessons Learnt

Provision of support and advice.

Major Output	Biennial Output	Title	Type	Contributing Divisions (Lead Division in bold)	Status
001		Provision of technical support and guidance to member countries and FAO field programme in the area of fishery technology
	401	Support to field operations, advice to other UN organizations, NGOs, regional fisheries bodies	Direct advice to Members; field programme support	FII RAF RLC SAFR SAPA	Completed
	402	Information base on fishing fleets and gear and related technological developments	Information (products, systems, databases)	FID FII	Completed
	403	Support to fisheries technology and training institutes, and international undertakings reflecting the interests of the fishing industry	Direct advice to Members; field programme support	FII RAF RLC SAFR SAPA	Completed
	404	Advice to regional agricultural credit associations on credit for small- and medium-scale fisheries enterprises	Direct advice to Members; field programme support	FII	Completed
002		Provision of technical support and guidance to member countries and FAO field programme related to the utilisation and marketing of fish and fish products
	401	Project identification, design/formulation, technical appraisal, backstopping and monitoring in fish technology and marketing	Direct advice to Members; field programme support	FII RAF RLC SAFR SAPA	Completed
	402	Training material and support to extension services in post-harvest fisheries	Training (including training courses and materials)	FII RAF RLC SAFR SAPA	Completed