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Case study part 2: //Karas region

Implementing the SSF Guidelines in small-scale fishing communities in three regions of Namibia: Oshana, Zambezi and ||Karas regions

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Year of publication 2024

Place of publication Windhoek, Namibia ;

Pages 8 p.

Author FAO; Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources, Namibia;

Publisher FAO ; Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources (MFMR), Namibia ;

Category Brochure

Synopsis (short abstract) In celebration of a decade since the inception of the Voluntary Guidelines for Securing Sustainable Small-Scale Fisheries (SSF Guidelines), Namibia's progressive implementation of these guidelines is highlighted in this publication. Focusing on the //Karas region, it highlights insights from a case study on small-scale fishers' socio-economic conditions. Aligned with Namibia's National Plan of Action for Small-Scale Fisheries (NPOA-SSF), launched in 2022, the study reflects the country's dedication to uplifting livelihoods, enhancing food security, and bolstering economic resilience in the sector. Through strategic initiatives, Namibia aims to empower fishers, create employment opportunities, and strengthen the small-scale fisheries value chain, demonstrating its unwavering commitment to sustainable development in the sector.

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