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Information and communication technologies benefit fishing communities. Policies to support improved communications for development - SFLP

Year of publication 2007

Pages 16

Author FAO ;Fishery and Aquaculture Economics and Policy Division

Product type Book (series)

Series title New Directions in Fisheries: A Series of Policy Briefs on Development Issues

Series number 1817-2679

Edition 1

Synopsis (short abstract) The aim of this policy brief is to: Show how new information and communications technologies (ICTs) can link with established methods to enhance opportunities for development Review the uses and potential impact of existing and emerging information and communications technologies in fisheries and fishing communities Suggest policy strategies and partnerships to encourage access to and usage of ICT for fisheries management and for livelihood support and poverty reduction

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FAO. 2007. Information and communication technologies benefit fishing communities. Policies to support improved communications for development. New Directions in Fisheries. A Series of Policy Briefs on Development Issues. No. 07. Rome, FAO. 12p.

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