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• 1. [Article] Welfare Effects of Fisheries Boom in Lake Victoria

  In this paper we try to assess the welfare implications of the Tanzanian fisheries boom following from the increase in quantities and prices of the Lake Victoria Nile perch export primarily to Europe over ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Welfare Effects of Fisheries Boom in Lake Victoria Author: Kidane, Asmerom, Greaker, Mads, Eggert, Håkan In this paper we try to assess the welfare implications of the Tanzanian fisheries boom following from the increase in quantities and prices of the Lake Victoria Nile perch export primarily to Europe over the last twenty years. We have a micro level perspective using data from a 1993 World Bank household survey and our own study from 2008, both containing data from about 520 households in the two regions Mwanza and Mara by the lake. Our results indicate that average income has increased in both rural and urban areas. For the poorest part of the population, rural areas experienced only modestly and non-significantly reductions in the fraction below basic needs, while urban areas had a substantial reduction. Concerning human capital measured as education for the household head we found substantial improvements in educational level and a simple regression model confirmed the significant impact of education on household income. We also found that households on average are better off when situated close to the lake. Title: Welfare Effects of Fisheries Boom in Lake Victoria Author: Kidane, Asmerom, Greaker, Mads, Eggert, Håkan In this paper we try to assess the welfare implications of the Tanzanian fisheries boom following from the increase in quantities and prices of the Lake Victoria Nile perch export primarily to Europe over the last twenty years. We have a micro level perspective using data from a 1993 World Bank household survey and our own study from 2008, both containing data from about 520 households in the two regions Mwanza and Mara by the lake. Our results indicate that average income has increased in both rural and urban areas. For the poorest part of the population, rural areas experienced only modestly and non-significantly reductions in the fraction below basic needs, while urban areas had a substantial reduction. Concerning human capital measured as education for the household head we found substantial improvements in educational level and a simple regression model confirmed the significant impact of education on household income. We also found that households on average are better off when situated close to the lake. Close

• 2. [Article] Enhancing Smallholder Household income Through Aquaculture: the Case of Chingale Area in Southern Malawi

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  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Enhancing Smallholder Household income Through Aquaculture: the Case of Chingale Area in Southern Malawi Author: Nagoli, Joseph, Kambewa, Emma No poster available. Title: Enhancing Smallholder Household income Through Aquaculture: the Case of Chingale Area in Southern Malawi Author: Nagoli, Joseph, Kambewa, Emma No poster available. Close

• 3. [Article] Livelihood Strategies of African Floodplain Fishers Under Hydro- Climatic Changes

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  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Livelihood Strategies of African Floodplain Fishers Under Hydro- Climatic Changes Author: Sinaba, Famory, Lemoalle, Jacques, Kodio, Amaga, Pierre, Morand No poster available. Title: Livelihood Strategies of African Floodplain Fishers Under Hydro- Climatic Changes Author: Sinaba, Famory, Lemoalle, Jacques, Kodio, Amaga, Pierre, Morand No poster available. Close

• 4. [Article] Adaptation of Fishing Communities in the Philippines to the Impacts of Climate Change

  More than half a million small fishers in the Philippines have been availing of loans from Quedancor, the credit arm of the Department of Agriculture. The financing scheme has been quite successful with repayment ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Adaptation of Fishing Communities in the Philippines to the Impacts of Climate Change Author: Campos, Maria Rebecca More than half a million small fishers in the Philippines have been availing of loans from Quedancor, the credit arm of the Department of Agriculture. The financing scheme has been quite successful with repayment rate at 95%. However, the occurrence of natural calamities such as typhoons; as well as pests and diseases has affected the productivity of fisheries, thus, hindering fishers from paying and renewing their loans. Failure to access credit could disable them to continue venturing on fishing activities and could eventually jeopardize the welfare of their entire household. The inability of creditors to pay their loans and meet their obligations also impair, to a large extent, the financial operation and viability of the lending institutions. This study analyzes the natural risks and risk management practices of these fishers. It recommends mitigation mechanisms to minimize the impact of natural calamities. Moreover, it suggests a bridge financing scheme that can be an effective and efficient instrument to enable fishers to carry on their livelihood activities and support their families_ basic needs and slowly recover from their losses. Title: Adaptation of Fishing Communities in the Philippines to the Impacts of Climate Change Author: Campos, Maria Rebecca More than half a million small fishers in the Philippines have been availing of loans from Quedancor, the credit arm of the Department of Agriculture. The financing scheme has been quite successful with repayment rate at 95%. However, the occurrence of natural calamities such as typhoons; as well as pests and diseases has affected the productivity of fisheries, thus, hindering fishers from paying and renewing their loans. Failure to access credit could disable them to continue venturing on fishing activities and could eventually jeopardize the welfare of their entire household. The inability of creditors to pay their loans and meet their obligations also impair, to a large extent, the financial operation and viability of the lending institutions. This study analyzes the natural risks and risk management practices of these fishers. It recommends mitigation mechanisms to minimize the impact of natural calamities. Moreover, it suggests a bridge financing scheme that can be an effective and efficient instrument to enable fishers to carry on their livelihood activities and support their families_ basic needs and slowly recover from their losses. Close

• 5. [Article] Small-Scale Fisheries Transition to Sustainable and Responsible Fishing In India - A Micro Level Study

  Small-scale fisheries play an important role in generating employment, income and livelihood to the fisherfolk. It constitutes 81 per cent of the total fisheries sector in India. But, this sector remains ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Small-Scale Fisheries Transition to Sustainable and Responsible Fishing In India - A Micro Level Study Author: Kanthiah, Pazhani Small-scale fisheries play an important role in generating employment, income and livelihood to the fisherfolk. It constitutes 81 per cent of the total fisheries sector in India. But, this sector remains neglected and the fisherfolk are socially and economically backward. Even after six decades of planned development nearly 62 per cent of the fisherfolk families do not possess crafts. Resource constraints coupled with absence of fishing and other related infrastructures in most of the fishing villages compel fishermen households to migrate to earn their livelihood. Migrant fishermen formed a new village and follow simple method of fishing, which are eco-friendly, economical in the use of fuel and gears. Their responsible fishing is useful for fishing without any by-catches and wastage of marine resources. With this theoretical background, this paper is framed in such a way to analyze the factors that contribute to the transition of small-scale fisheries to sustainable and responsible fishing in Tamil Nadu, India. Factors which hamper small-scale fisheries development have been discussed. The main focus of the study is on the impact of fishermen migration on the socio-economic status of migrants and also the sustainability of fishing operations without class conflict. Policy implications emerging in the light of the findings of the study are also given briefly. Title: Small-Scale Fisheries Transition to Sustainable and Responsible Fishing In India - A Micro Level Study Author: Kanthiah, Pazhani Small-scale fisheries play an important role in generating employment, income and livelihood to the fisherfolk. It constitutes 81 per cent of the total fisheries sector in India. But, this sector remains neglected and the fisherfolk are socially and economically backward. Even after six decades of planned development nearly 62 per cent of the fisherfolk families do not possess crafts. Resource constraints coupled with absence of fishing and other related infrastructures in most of the fishing villages compel fishermen households to migrate to earn their livelihood. Migrant fishermen formed a new village and follow simple method of fishing, which are eco-friendly, economical in the use of fuel and gears. Their responsible fishing is useful for fishing without any by-catches and wastage of marine resources. With this theoretical background, this paper is framed in such a way to analyze the factors that contribute to the transition of small-scale fisheries to sustainable and responsible fishing in Tamil Nadu, India. Factors which hamper small-scale fisheries development have been discussed. The main focus of the study is on the impact of fishermen migration on the socio-economic status of migrants and also the sustainability of fishing operations without class conflict. Policy implications emerging in the light of the findings of the study are also given briefly. Close

• 6. [Article] Contribution of Children in Artisanal Fisheries to Households’ Poverty Alleviation in Ondo State, Nigeria

  Despite the global clamour for the eradication of child labour in agriculture, children in developing countries continue to be prominent actors in the fisheries sector though their contribution is unrecorded ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Contribution of Children in Artisanal Fisheries to Households’ Poverty Alleviation in Ondo State, Nigeria Author: Mafimisebi, Taiwo Ejiola, Fasina, Oluwatosin Despite the global clamour for the eradication of child labour in agriculture, children in developing countries continue to be prominent actors in the fisheries sector though their contribution is unrecorded in the national income accounts of many countries. The study examined the involvement of children in artisanal fisheries in Ondo State, Nigeria. Simple random sampling procedure was used to select 90 children aged 9-18 years who were involved in artisanal fishing activities. Descriptive statistics were used to present the data gathered for the study. Pearson Product Moment Correlation and the Chi-Square analysis were used to test the study hypotheses at the 0.05 level of significance. Respondents were mostly males (70%) with mean age of 15 ± 2 years. Fishing experience for two-thirds was over 7 years. Major economic activities engaged in by children were fishing (100.0%) and fish marketing (97.8%). All respondents fished more on rivers, lakes, creeks and canals with friends mostly in the mornings (70.0%) between 4-5am (43.3%). Mean daily catch per caput per day amounted in monetary terms to N317. Income increased significantly with age of children (r = 0.27, p< 0.05). Respondents’ major constraint was lack of capital to purchase nets and boats of their own (97.8%). Sustainable involvement of children in artisanal fisheries can help alleviate poverty as the children remitted their incomes to their parents for food, school fees or other school needs. Children’s capacity for production can be boosted through capacity building and greater access to fishing equipment and capital assets used in fishing. Scholarship programmes should be put in place to encourage children who do well at both school and fishing to further develop the quality of future manpower available for fishing in the coastal areas. Title: Contribution of Children in Artisanal Fisheries to Households’ Poverty Alleviation in Ondo State, Nigeria Author: Mafimisebi, Taiwo Ejiola, Fasina, Oluwatosin Despite the global clamour for the eradication of child labour in agriculture, children in developing countries continue to be prominent actors in the fisheries sector though their contribution is unrecorded in the national income accounts of many countries. The study examined the involvement of children in artisanal fisheries in Ondo State, Nigeria. Simple random sampling procedure was used to select 90 children aged 9-18 years who were involved in artisanal fishing activities. Descriptive statistics were used to present the data gathered for the study. Pearson Product Moment Correlation and the Chi-Square analysis were used to test the study hypotheses at the 0.05 level of significance. Respondents were mostly males (70%) with mean age of 15 ± 2 years. Fishing experience for two-thirds was over 7 years. Major economic activities engaged in by children were fishing (100.0%) and fish marketing (97.8%). All respondents fished more on rivers, lakes, creeks and canals with friends mostly in the mornings (70.0%) between 4-5am (43.3%). Mean daily catch per caput per day amounted in monetary terms to N317. Income increased significantly with age of children (r = 0.27, p< 0.05). Respondents’ major constraint was lack of capital to purchase nets and boats of their own (97.8%). Sustainable involvement of children in artisanal fisheries can help alleviate poverty as the children remitted their incomes to their parents for food, school fees or other school needs. Children’s capacity for production can be boosted through capacity building and greater access to fishing equipment and capital assets used in fishing. Scholarship programmes should be put in place to encourage children who do well at both school and fishing to further develop the quality of future manpower available for fishing in the coastal areas. Close

• 7. [Article] Can Current Supply Figures Support the Nutritional Recommendation of Fish Consumption in Iran? A Case-Study of the Challenges in Front of A Nutrition Policy

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  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Can Current Supply Figures Support the Nutritional Recommendation of Fish Consumption in Iran? A Case-Study of the Challenges in Front of A Nutrition Policy Author: Houshiar-rad, Anahita, Rashidi, Arash, Davari, Azadeh No poster available. Title: Can Current Supply Figures Support the Nutritional Recommendation of Fish Consumption in Iran? A Case-Study of the Challenges in Front of A Nutrition Policy Author: Houshiar-rad, Anahita, Rashidi, Arash, Davari, Azadeh No poster available. Close

• 8. [Article] Beneficial roles of women in fisheries and aquaculture practices in coastal areas in Bangladesh with some socio cultural confront:

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  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Beneficial roles of women in fisheries and aquaculture practices in coastal areas in Bangladesh with some socio cultural confront: Author: Naher, Nurun, Mowla, Runia Presentation Title: Beneficial roles of women in fisheries and aquaculture practices in coastal areas in Bangladesh with some socio cultural confront: Author: Naher, Nurun, Mowla, Runia Presentation Close