Project Objective: To establish a framework and process to engage the fisheries industry and other stakeholders, including the LME projects and their commissions, in efforts to improve fisheries governance, advance the recovery of fish stocks and make fisheries sustainable.
Budget
3,980,000.00 USD
Total Cost of the project
1,000,000 USD
GEF Allocation to project
Partners
The main focus is on helping the poorest people and the poorest countries, but for all its clients the Bank emphasizes the need for:Investing in people, particularly through basic health and educationFocusing on social development, inclusion, governance, and institution-building as key elements of poverty reduction Strengthening the ability of the governments to deliver quality services, efficiently and transparently Protecting the environment Supporting and encouraging private business developmentPromoting reforms to create a stable macroeconomic environment, conducive to investment and long-term planning.
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations was founded in 1945 with a mandate to raise levels of nutrition and standards of living, to improve agricultural productivity, and to better the condition of rural populations.
Contacts
Senior Environmental Specialist/Task Team Leader