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Sustainable Management of Fish Resources - under the Strategic Partnership for a Sustainable Fisheries Investment Fund in the Large Marine Ecosystems of Sub-Saharan Africa

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The fisheries sector in Senegal has experienced an uncontrolled expansion of the number of fishers, boats and gear, leading to an overexploitation of the resource base, with severe implications on food security and economic growth.
GEF ID: 3314
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The fisheries sector in Senegal has experienced an uncontrolled expansion of the number of fishers, boats and gear, leading to an overexploitation of the resource base, with severe implications on food security and economic growth. The objective of the proposed project is to empower local fisher communities to co- manage coastal fisheries resources and to conserve and protect the key habitats that support these resources.
Region: Africa
Sub-Region: Western Africa
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General Information:
Project Type Full Size Project
Project Status Under Implementation
Start Date
Nov 15, 2005 12:00 AM
 
GEF characteristic:
Strategic Priority IW2 - Expand Global Coverage with Capacity Building Foundational Work, IW3 - Undertake Innovative Demonstrations for Reducing Contaminants and Addressing Water Scarcity
Operational Programme OP8 - Water based Program
Focal Area International Waters
GEF Allocation to project 6.25M US$
Total Cost of the project: 25.15M US$
IP Rating: Moderately Satisfactory
DO Rating: Moderately Satisfactory
 
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Countries: Senegal
Lead Implementing Agency International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (WB)
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