History Goes back to Indiahjelpen Kerala 1952-1972 1970-ies: Exclusive Economic Zones (EEZ) to 200 nautic miles Nansenprogram. R/V Dr Fridtjof Nansen, surveys included mapping of fishery resources which included Colombia in 1987 and 1988 2000-: Ecosystem focus, LME, IUU, Aquaculture, Food security Nansen focus on Africa; aquaculture in Asia 2015: Fish for development 2
New Dr. Fridtjof Nanse 3
Importance of fisheries and aquaculture Fish is important for food security, employment, nutrition and to gain foreign exchange Asia is unique: In 2014 was 84% of all employed in fisheries and aquaculture from Asia Approx 80% of aquaculture production is in Asia Aquaculture is increasing steadily now larger than wild catch Important as trade commodity 4
Fishery in development collaboration Based on need and request from partner countries. NB: Demand driven Poverty focus Strengthen participation, transperancy, fair share of resources, Promote gender equality Environment focus, climate and sustainable management Anti corruption Socio economic development Capacity building; knowledge; practical training/systems; strengthening research and management institutions, etc 5
Sustainable Development Goals 2015-2030 6
Fish for Development (FfD) Launched August 2015 by Minister for Foreign Affairs Børge Brende Fishery and aquaculture is higher on the agenda Secretariate established in Norad 2016 Interministerial advisory group established (MFA og Min for Investment, Trade and Fisheries) important to assess new countries and focus MFA is making decisions In process of deciding content, approach, mechanisms and focus Increased funding?? 7
Norwegian competence Norway is known as «big» nation within fisheries management and aquaculture. Norway has a high profile in international fora within fisheries and regulations of marine resources often been in front to secure the environment and sustainability within fisheries and aquaculture Norway has common interests with other coastal states, and is regarded as neutral. Norway has competence within fisheries management and aquaculture which is demanded by our partner countries. 8
FfD What is «new»? Building on a long history The overall objective of the FfD is to reduce poverty through food security, sustainable management and profitable business activities «aim» is to achieve a more strategic approach to the development cooperation in the areas of fisheries and aquaculture Can we structure collaboration within these sectors and more cleverly use experiences in a more structured and targeted way? 9
Norwegian knowledge FfD is based on Norwegian knowledge, institutions and their competence A mapping of relevant Norwegian technical institutions is in the process Norad has today frame agreements with I. Institute of Marine Research (IMR) which again can subcontract others (i.e Veterinary Institute and Directorate of Fisheries) II. University of Tromsø III. Norwegian University of Life Science 10
3 pillars and different modules Resource Management and legislation Legislation IUU R&D Education Research and Development Management EAF- Nansen Business Development, Aquaculture Aquacult. Other Country A X X X X X Country B X X X Country C X X Regional inst. X X X Etc. X X 11
Proposed criterias for countries: Collaboration shall be demand driven Country should be classified as OECD/DAC Potential for fisheries and/or aquaculture Norwegian experience and expertice shall be relevant There must be a need for capacity and competence building within the fisheries/aquaculture The country must commit themselves to implement programme activities which improve the management of the fisheries/aquaculture 12
FfD - process Request from country, including Concept Note Principle discussion within Advisory group FfD Mapping process, incl Political Economical Analysis. Status, interface between need in country and where Norway has competitive advantage Planning process, developing Project Document the partner country in charge, support from Norwegian institutions Signing of Agreement, implementation can start 13
Ffu - options Main focus on bilateral agreements 3 main countries for collaboration: Colombia Ghana Myanmar In addition development of «modules» 1. Veterinary services 2. Legislation 3. Etc. Vocational training Civil society 14
Foreslått Målstruktur IMPACT: Fiskeri- og akvakultursektoren bidrar til samfunnsøkonomisk utvikling i samarbeidslandene Outcome 1: Myndighetene forvalter ressursene fra fiskeri og akvakultur på en bærekraftig måte Output 1.1: Ulovlig fiske og fiskerikriminalitet redusert Outcome 2: Forsknings- og utdanningsinstitusjoner bistår myndigheter og næringsaktører med kunnskap, data og råd om fiskeri og akvakultur Output 2.1: Toktdata, data fra fiskeri og akvakultur og sosioøkonomisk informasjon tilgjengelig og analysert Outcome 3: Næringsaktørene utnytter ressursene fra fiskeri og akvakultur på en bærekraftig måte Output 3.1: Økte bærekraftige investeringer innen fiskeri og akvakultur Output 1.2: Forvaltningsplaner utviklet Output 2.2: Forsknings- og utdanningsinstitusjoner har økt kapasitet og kunnskap som er relevant for fiskeriog akvakultursektoren Output 3.2: Økt bærekraftig produksjon innen akvakultur Output 1.3: Systemer for innsamling og bruk av data fra fiskeri og akvakultur etablert Output 1.4: Policy- og juridiske rammeverk for fiskeri- og akvakultursektoren utviklet Output 2.3: Yrkesfaglig utdanning innen fiskerifag og akvakultur styrket Output 3.3: Næringsaktører har fått opplæring i bærekraftig fiske og akvakultur 15
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