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FISHERIES POLICY PROCESSES, INSTITUTIONS AND SYSTEMS

Coastal Fisheries Policy and Planning Course, 28/01/08 – 8/02/08 Apia, Samoa. FISHERIES POLICY PROCESSES, INSTITUTIONS AND SYSTEMS. Peter Manning (FAO) and Pio E. Manoa School of Marine Studies Faculty of Islands & Oceans University of the South Pacific. UNIT 1 - OVERVIEW.

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FISHERIES POLICY PROCESSES, INSTITUTIONS AND SYSTEMS

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  1. Coastal Fisheries Policy and Planning Course, 28/01/08 – 8/02/08 Apia, Samoa FISHERIES POLICY PROCESSES, INSTITUTIONS AND SYSTEMS Peter Manning (FAO) and Pio E. Manoa School of Marine Studies Faculty of Islands & Oceans University of the South Pacific UNIT 1 - OVERVIEW Secretariat of the Pacific Community

  2. Unit Objective: • understand fisheries policy and policy processes, policy-making institutions and systems: how does this work?

  3. Unit 1 Learning Outcomes: • Understand process, influences and trends in fisheries policy • Identify and apply relevant international and regional instruments in development of national policy • Appreciate different types of national and local institutions in Pacific Islands region and their basis in law and policy

  4. Unit 1 - Topics covered: • Overview of fisheries policy and policy processes • International and regional instruments and their relevance to national coastal fisheries policy • Review of national institutions and systems and their policy and legislative framework • Policy initiatives for strengthening participation of Pacific Island communities in coastal fisheries management and decision-making

  5. what we will cover in this session.... • definition of policy • objectives of fisheries policy • policy making process • policy making • international/regional • national • some trends in fisheries policy

  6. a definition... • Policy can be defined as ‘a course of action, proposed or adopted by those with responsibility for a given area and expressed as formal statements or positions’ • Sutton (1999)

  7. Definition... • Policy can be defined as ‘a course of action with clear objectives, proposed or adopted by those with responsibility for a given area and expressed as formal statements or positions’ • Sutton (1999) modified

  8. national policies.... • provide framework for decision-making • provides the basis for legislation, plans and programmes • have a long term purpose • may vary with time

  9. influences on fisheries policy... • other national policies and priorities • international commitments • economic/social importance of marine resources • development objectives

  10. Common objectives for coastal fisheries policy among PICs... • social development –improved livelihoods and enhancement of social and economic benefits • sustainable use of fisheries resources • increased export of fish & fish products • food security

  11. Policy process... • defining and assessing scope of the policy • engaging stakeholders • developing the policy • adopting the policy • implementing policy • monitoring and evaluating outcomes

  12. Linear model of policy process: AGENDA DECISION IMPLEMENTATION policy issue decision for reform successfully implemented on not on decision against not successful

  13. The policy process: a new look at the linear model ACP Fish II Feasibility Study Report, Technical Appendix 3A

  14. Typical fisheries policy development framework Government Fisheries Ministry/Authority national ministries regional bodies resource owners rights holders development of Coastal Fisheries Policy fishers traders government & stakeholder endorsement community implementation

  15. issues in policy making • differences of opinion – need for compromise • responsible ministry generally takes lead in policy process but • important that policies are seen as fair and reasonable (legitimate) by stakeholders therefore • consultation

  16. policy making at international levelsome examples • Binding international instruments: • 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea • 1995 UN Fish Stock Agreement • Non Binding international instruments • 1995 FAO Code of Conduct • UNGA Resolutions

  17. policy making at regional levelssome examples • Binding regional instruments: • Forum Fisheries Agency Convention • Noumea Convention • Non Binding regional instruments • Coastal Fisheries Strategy • PIROP-ISA (the regional ocean policy)

  18. Some trends in fisheries policy • Fisheries conservation and management objectives broadening in scope • New fisheries laws include internationally recognised principles and concepts • Policy initiatives to secure greater national benefits have been introduced • Policy initiatives to enhance community engagement in fisheries management applied in most countries

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