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• 1. [Article] Impact of Sanitary and Phytosanitary (Sps) Measures on Indian Seafood Industry: A Macro and Micro Level Analysis

  This study represents an attempt to estimate the effects of SPS measures in terms of trade elasticity of regulations and competitiveness of exports. In spite of the generalized acknowledgment of growing ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Impact of Sanitary and Phytosanitary (Sps) Measures on Indian Seafood Industry: A Macro and Micro Level Analysis Author: Somasekharan, Jayasekhar This study represents an attempt to estimate the effects of SPS measures in terms of trade elasticity of regulations and competitiveness of exports. In spite of the generalized acknowledgment of growing liberalization of trade between countries, there are still numerous obstacles to trade, more of the non-tariff type. This study aims to contribute to the literature on quantifying the economic impact of health and environmental regulations expressed in the form of SPS measures on international trade in agro-food products, by taking Indian seafood exports case study. The gravity analysis, complemented with the CMS model, helped to obtain an insight into the overall dynamics of the export markets, trade flows and competitiveness of fish and fishery products (aggregate level), shrimp and cephalopods. For the regulatory variable, the maximum residue limit (MRL) on cadmium in the model is used as an independent variable. Thus, it was made much insightful in understanding the relationship between trade restrictiveness of regulatory stringency and export competitiveness of the commodities. A detailed study on micro level dynamics of Kerala seafood export sector has been carried out, particularly to understand what the industry level changes are experienced during the food safety regime The results indicate that regulations on cadmium appear to be moderately trade restrictive. At the same time results are divergent at the disaggregate level, which is significant from the point of view of policy. The most important aspect of the existing chain in Kerala seafood sector is the gradual disappearance of the independent pre processing sector which has been an important stake holder of the seafood value chain of Kerala. The pre processing node of the value chain is getting integrated to the processing sector causing a major restructuring of the existing value chain. Title: Impact of Sanitary and Phytosanitary (Sps) Measures on Indian Seafood Industry: A Macro and Micro Level Analysis Author: Somasekharan, Jayasekhar This study represents an attempt to estimate the effects of SPS measures in terms of trade elasticity of regulations and competitiveness of exports. In spite of the generalized acknowledgment of growing liberalization of trade between countries, there are still numerous obstacles to trade, more of the non-tariff type. This study aims to contribute to the literature on quantifying the economic impact of health and environmental regulations expressed in the form of SPS measures on international trade in agro-food products, by taking Indian seafood exports case study. The gravity analysis, complemented with the CMS model, helped to obtain an insight into the overall dynamics of the export markets, trade flows and competitiveness of fish and fishery products (aggregate level), shrimp and cephalopods. For the regulatory variable, the maximum residue limit (MRL) on cadmium in the model is used as an independent variable. Thus, it was made much insightful in understanding the relationship between trade restrictiveness of regulatory stringency and export competitiveness of the commodities. A detailed study on micro level dynamics of Kerala seafood export sector has been carried out, particularly to understand what the industry level changes are experienced during the food safety regime The results indicate that regulations on cadmium appear to be moderately trade restrictive. At the same time results are divergent at the disaggregate level, which is significant from the point of view of policy. The most important aspect of the existing chain in Kerala seafood sector is the gradual disappearance of the independent pre processing sector which has been an important stake holder of the seafood value chain of Kerala. The pre processing node of the value chain is getting integrated to the processing sector causing a major restructuring of the existing value chain. Close

• 2. [Article] Presentation of Dogmatis, An Inter and Multidisciplinary Programme for the Assessment of the Impacts of Genetically Modified Fish, and Results About Risk of fortuitous Import on French Market

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  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Presentation of Dogmatis, An Inter and Multidisciplinary Programme for the Assessment of the Impacts of Genetically Modified Fish, and Results About Risk of fortuitous Import on French Market Author: Mariojouls, Catherine, Ngo, May-Ahn, Sohm, Frédéric, Pucheu, Elodie, Doussan, Isabelle, Mambrini, Muriel, Bertheau, Yves, Coutellec, Léo, Schmid, Anne Françoise, Barrey, Sandrine, Boy, Laurence Poster session. Title: Presentation of Dogmatis, An Inter and Multidisciplinary Programme for the Assessment of the Impacts of Genetically Modified Fish, and Results About Risk of fortuitous Import on French Market Author: Mariojouls, Catherine, Ngo, May-Ahn, Sohm, Frédéric, Pucheu, Elodie, Doussan, Isabelle, Mambrini, Muriel, Bertheau, Yves, Coutellec, Léo, Schmid, Anne Françoise, Barrey, Sandrine, Boy, Laurence Poster session. Close

• 3. [Article] Environmental Impacts on Optimal Trade Policies

  This paper examines the impacts of tightening environmental regulations on optimal trade and investment policies. We find that for a small open two-sector economy with an importable sector relying on foreign ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Environmental Impacts on Optimal Trade Policies Author: Chao, Chi-Chur, Yu, Eden S.H. Year: 2001 This paper examines the impacts of tightening environmental regulations on optimal trade and investment policies. We find that for a small open two-sector economy with an importable sector relying on foreign capital while emitting pollution, a more stringent environmental measure leads to a higher optimal tariff and possibly a higher optimal tax on foreign capital. This result holds whether or not there are capital tax credits in the foreign country. When such tax credits are in place in the foreign country, three possible cases regarding the domestic capital tax rate relative to the foreign rate are identified and examined. In one such case, multiple equilibria of optimal policies may exist. Title: Environmental Impacts on Optimal Trade Policies Author: Chao, Chi-Chur, Yu, Eden S.H. Year: 2001 This paper examines the impacts of tightening environmental regulations on optimal trade and investment policies. We find that for a small open two-sector economy with an importable sector relying on foreign capital while emitting pollution, a more stringent environmental measure leads to a higher optimal tariff and possibly a higher optimal tax on foreign capital. This result holds whether or not there are capital tax credits in the foreign country. When such tax credits are in place in the foreign country, three possible cases regarding the domestic capital tax rate relative to the foreign rate are identified and examined. In one such case, multiple equilibria of optimal policies may exist. Close

• 4. [Article] Cross-Hauling of Polluting Factors: Extended Abstract

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  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Cross-Hauling of Polluting Factors: Extended Abstract Author: McAusland, Carol Year: 2001 Abstract only Title: Cross-Hauling of Polluting Factors: Extended Abstract Author: McAusland, Carol Year: 2001 Abstract only Close

• 5. [Article] Evaluating Changes in Total Factor Productivity in the Amendment 80 Catcher/Processor Fishery

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  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Evaluating Changes in Total Factor Productivity in the Amendment 80 Catcher/Processor Fishery Author: Fissel, Benjamin presentation Title: Evaluating Changes in Total Factor Productivity in the Amendment 80 Catcher/Processor Fishery Author: Fissel, Benjamin presentation Close

• 6. [Article] Value Chain Structure and Performance in the Salted Cod Markets

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  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Value Chain Structure and Performance in the Salted Cod Markets Author: Trondsen, Torbjorn Abstract only. Title: Value Chain Structure and Performance in the Salted Cod Markets Author: Trondsen, Torbjorn Abstract only. Close

• 7. [Article] Study of Public Perception in France About A Potential fortuitous Import of Genetically Modified Fish

  DOGMATIS is a multidisciplinary research project funded by the French Research Agency (ANR, programme ANR-OGM 2007-2010). The transgenic technologies have been applied to fish since more than 20 years ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Study of Public Perception in France About A Potential fortuitous Import of Genetically Modified Fish Author: Mariojouls, Catherine, Barrey, Sandrine, Pucheu, Elodie DOGMATIS is a multidisciplinary research project funded by the French Research Agency (ANR, programme ANR-OGM 2007-2010). The transgenic technologies have been applied to fish since more than 20 years now and some strains are at the premarket or market stage in countries outside Europe. In Europe the main risk is a fortuitous import. Any rumour of uncontrolled arrival of GM fish on the European market may have strong impacts on the market chain, the research and innovation system and the trust in public regulation. The aim of DOGMATIS is to anticipate the answers. This programme is presented in another communication in IIFET 2010. As for socio-economic aspects, we studied the risk of fortuitous imports, as mentioned in the other communication, and we studied the perception of the public through two methodologies : (i) consumers focus groups organised twice (2007 and 2010); (ii) some comprehensive interviews with economic actors (wholesalers, retailers, supermarkets, fish farmers) and NGO. We propose to present the main points of our results about public perception, showing a complex set of perceptions linked with a multi-faceted image of transgenetic animals, as a potential technical innovation and/or a potential source of questions and debates by numerous ways. Title: Study of Public Perception in France About A Potential fortuitous Import of Genetically Modified Fish Author: Mariojouls, Catherine, Barrey, Sandrine, Pucheu, Elodie DOGMATIS is a multidisciplinary research project funded by the French Research Agency (ANR, programme ANR-OGM 2007-2010). The transgenic technologies have been applied to fish since more than 20 years now and some strains are at the premarket or market stage in countries outside Europe. In Europe the main risk is a fortuitous import. Any rumour of uncontrolled arrival of GM fish on the European market may have strong impacts on the market chain, the research and innovation system and the trust in public regulation. The aim of DOGMATIS is to anticipate the answers. This programme is presented in another communication in IIFET 2010. As for socio-economic aspects, we studied the risk of fortuitous imports, as mentioned in the other communication, and we studied the perception of the public through two methodologies : (i) consumers focus groups organised twice (2007 and 2010); (ii) some comprehensive interviews with economic actors (wholesalers, retailers, supermarkets, fish farmers) and NGO. We propose to present the main points of our results about public perception, showing a complex set of perceptions linked with a multi-faceted image of transgenetic animals, as a potential technical innovation and/or a potential source of questions and debates by numerous ways. Close

• 8. [Article] Restructuring the Value Chain Governance: The Impact of Food safety regime on fishery sector of Kerala, India.

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  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Restructuring the Value Chain Governance: The Impact of Food safety regime on fishery sector of Kerala, India. Author: Somasekharan, Jayasekhar presentation Title: Restructuring the Value Chain Governance: The Impact of Food safety regime on fishery sector of Kerala, India. Author: Somasekharan, Jayasekhar presentation Close

• 9. [Article] Fish Marketing and Food Security in Nigeria

  Fish is an important source of protein for the middle-class and elites across Nigeria. The handling, processing, and marketing of fish products are essential complementary functions of all food production systems. ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Fish Marketing and Food Security in Nigeria Author: Agbebi, Funmilola Omolara Fish is an important source of protein for the middle-class and elites across Nigeria. The handling, processing, and marketing of fish products are essential complementary functions of all food production systems. Additionally, the fish trade offers substantial employment opportunities in many coastal and inland areas where fish is caught. The importance of fishery products and its marketing had always been an important discourse among scholars due to its contributions to Gross National Product and the per capital income of fishermen in Nations with fishing capabilities. In Nigeria, however, given increasing demand for fish, there seems to be a potentially strong market for the product. And markets determine marketing policies. So, markets have to be considered before policy making can start. This study proffer solutions to some key questions in the study of marketing of fish products in Nigeria such as: Key questions on: commodity chains/networks, trader roles, control of market space, market information, credit provision, transportation questions, consumption pattern, food safety regulation, Key questions around legislation, standardization of weights and measures, trader associations, Pricing, the role of traditional authorities, and alternatives to traditional intermediaries/ forms of supply. This paper therefore focuses on fish marketing and food security in Nigeria. Its various stages of development were considered. The study also shows some major findings that will assist policy makers. It also revealed the key roles of storage and processing as main factors aimed at improving fish marketing in Nigeria. Title: Fish Marketing and Food Security in Nigeria Author: Agbebi, Funmilola Omolara Fish is an important source of protein for the middle-class and elites across Nigeria. The handling, processing, and marketing of fish products are essential complementary functions of all food production systems. Additionally, the fish trade offers substantial employment opportunities in many coastal and inland areas where fish is caught. The importance of fishery products and its marketing had always been an important discourse among scholars due to its contributions to Gross National Product and the per capital income of fishermen in Nations with fishing capabilities. In Nigeria, however, given increasing demand for fish, there seems to be a potentially strong market for the product. And markets determine marketing policies. So, markets have to be considered before policy making can start. This study proffer solutions to some key questions in the study of marketing of fish products in Nigeria such as: Key questions on: commodity chains/networks, trader roles, control of market space, market information, credit provision, transportation questions, consumption pattern, food safety regulation, Key questions around legislation, standardization of weights and measures, trader associations, Pricing, the role of traditional authorities, and alternatives to traditional intermediaries/ forms of supply. This paper therefore focuses on fish marketing and food security in Nigeria. Its various stages of development were considered. The study also shows some major findings that will assist policy makers. It also revealed the key roles of storage and processing as main factors aimed at improving fish marketing in Nigeria. Close

• 10. [Article] The Value Chain of Yellow Fin Tuna in Sri Lanka

  The fishing industry is particularly important for Sri Lankans for the domestic supply but there is also a small but growing export market for high value products. The potential for economic development ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: The Value Chain of Yellow Fin Tuna in Sri Lanka Author: Thordarson, Gunnar, Gestsson, Helgi, Knútsson, Ögmundur The fishing industry is particularly important for Sri Lankans for the domestic supply but there is also a small but growing export market for high value products. The potential for economic development lies there with yellowfin tuna as the most important specie. In this research the efficiency and productivity of the yellowfin tuna value chain in Sri Lanka was studied. The main method emphasis was on interviews with value chain actors (primary data) but secondary data analysis was also used when available. The lack of reliable secondary data from Sri Lanka fisheries made the use of primary data necessary. Interviews were conducted from late 2007 until July 2008. The conclusion is that two different value chains are characteristic for the Sri Lankan yellowfin tuna industry; the domestic market value chain and the export market value chain. The local market is highly regulated and price oriented with low emphasis on quality. The export market is characterized by demand for quality and high prices. It relies heavily on the landings of foreign vessels. Additional emphasis on the export market could increase revenues of the sector but for that structural changes are essential. The local vessels are generally too small and poorly equipped to meet the quality requirements of the export market. For the local fleet there are considerable opportunities for improving quality and reducing costs. Main obstacles are the lack of knowledge and unstructured flow of information between fishermen and processors/exporters, as well as the lack of trust between actors. Title: The Value Chain of Yellow Fin Tuna in Sri Lanka Author: Thordarson, Gunnar, Gestsson, Helgi, Knútsson, Ögmundur The fishing industry is particularly important for Sri Lankans for the domestic supply but there is also a small but growing export market for high value products. The potential for economic development lies there with yellowfin tuna as the most important specie. In this research the efficiency and productivity of the yellowfin tuna value chain in Sri Lanka was studied. The main method emphasis was on interviews with value chain actors (primary data) but secondary data analysis was also used when available. The lack of reliable secondary data from Sri Lanka fisheries made the use of primary data necessary. Interviews were conducted from late 2007 until July 2008. The conclusion is that two different value chains are characteristic for the Sri Lankan yellowfin tuna industry; the domestic market value chain and the export market value chain. The local market is highly regulated and price oriented with low emphasis on quality. The export market is characterized by demand for quality and high prices. It relies heavily on the landings of foreign vessels. Additional emphasis on the export market could increase revenues of the sector but for that structural changes are essential. The local vessels are generally too small and poorly equipped to meet the quality requirements of the export market. For the local fleet there are considerable opportunities for improving quality and reducing costs. Main obstacles are the lack of knowledge and unstructured flow of information between fishermen and processors/exporters, as well as the lack of trust between actors. Close