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The main objective of the Commission is to promote the sustainable utilization of the living marine resources of the South West Indian Ocean region, by the proper management and development of the living marine resources, without prejudice to the sovereign rights of coastal States and to address common problems of fisheries management and development faced by the Members of the Commission.
The Commission has due regard for and promote the application of the provisions of the FAO Code of Conduct on Responsible Fisheries, including the precautionary approach and the ecosystem approach to fisheries management.
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| Functions | | |
The functions and responsibilities of the Commission include: - to contribute to improved governance through institutional arrangements that encourage cooperation amongst members;
- to help fishery managers in the development and implementation of fishery management systems that take due account of environmental, social and economic concerns;
- to keep under review the state of the fishery resources in the area and the industries based on them;
- to promote, encourage and coordinate research related to the living marine resources in the area and draw up programmes required for this purpose, and to organize such research as may be necessary;
- to promote the collection, exchange, dissemination and analysis or study of statistical, biological, environmental and socio-economic data and other marine fishery information;
- to provide a sound scientific basis to assist Members in taking fisheries management decisions;
- to provide advice on management measures to member governments and competent fisheries organizations;
- to provide advice and promote co-operation on monitoring, control and surveillance, including joint activities, especially as regards issues of a regional or sub-regional nature;
- to encourage, recommend and coordinate training in the areas of interest of the Commission;
- to promote and encourage the utilization of the most appropriate fishing craft, gear, fishing techniques and post harvesting technologies.
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| Area of Competence | | |
| The South West Indian Ocean
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| Species and stocks coverage | | |
| All living marine resources without prejudice to the management and responsibilities and authority of other competent fisheries and other living marine resources management organizations or arrangements in the area. |
| Legal Framework | | |
SWIOFC was established in 2004 by Resolution 1/127 of the FAO Council under Article VI 1 of the FAO Constitution. Its Rules of Procedures were adopted by the Commission at its First session in 2005.
Resolution and Statutes |
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