Aligning bottom-up initiatives and top-down policies? A comparative analysis of overfishing and coastal governance in Ghana, Tanzania, the Philippines, and Thailand

Andriesse, Edo; Saguin, Kristian; Ablo, Austin Dziwornu; Kittitornkool, Jawanit; Kongkaew, Chaturong; Mang'ena, Jerry; Onyango, Paul; Owusu, Victor; Yang, Jeasurk

doi:10.1016/j.jrurstud.2022.03.032

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“…This article has shown that local practices and local categorizations of sh at the intersection of the local and global are neither xed nor de nite but emerge from negotiations and hinge on a few surrounding factors -as these conditions change, and artisanal sheries 'turn' into more 'advanced' and 'formal' semiindustrial shery, implications for access to sh by the poorer need to be accounted for. Developing a better knowledge of how these practices unfold on the ground and the values that determine them can help nd 'meeting points' at the intersection of the 'formal' and 'informal' arenas (Andriesse et al, 2022).…”

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Accounting for local categorizations and classifications of fish: Towards a food-centred governance of small-scale fisheries in coastal Kenya

Allegretti

Omukoto

2023

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Burdened with food insecurity and inadequate nutrition, countries in the Global South have ample margins to benefit from more consideration for fish and aquatic foods for better nutrition. This article proposes the case of Kenyan coastal fisheries as a potentially crucial reservoir of food-related benefits for the poor and local communities, provided that a food-centred lens or approach are mainstreamed in local and national governance. Borrowing insights from post-structuralist maritime social sciences, and with evidence from the two coastal communities of Shimoni and Watamu, this article presents an ethnographic account of grassroots practices in-the-making such as handling, sorting, and allocating fish once caught, and how these practices lead to local categorizations and classifications of fish. This sort of evidence and knowledge around local categorizations and classifications of fish enables to delve into questions of access, availability, affordability, and agency that are crucial for a nutrition-sensitive approach to governance of fisheries. Through the analysis of the two different locations of Watamu and Shimoni in terms of the fisheries economy and overall development, the analysis of these categories and classifications highlights the necessity to account for a fairer access and distribution rather than solely production (of fish) that is overly market-oriented or exported.

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Accounting for local categorizations and classifications of fish: Towards a food-centred governance of small-scale fisheries in coastal Kenya

Allegretti

Omukoto

2023

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“…Ghana has a coastline of approximately 550 km. The SSF sector consists of 13,000 canoes, employs about 124,000 (mostly male) fishers and 1.9 million fish processors and traders (mainly female) and accounts for about 80% of total annual marine fish catch by volume (Dovlo et al 2016;Andriesse et al 2022). For this study, we selected six fishing communities that span the four coastal regions.…”

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Fishers’ lives matter: social issues in small-scale fisheries migration of Ghana

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Migration is a common feature of most small-scale fisheries (SSF) across the globe. To enhance fisheries resources sustainability and management, we examined the social issues in the SSF from the perspective of fishers, Chief Fishermen, and Fisheries Technical Officers who are actively involved in SSF migration and fisheries management along the coast of Ghana. We conducted in-depth interviews in six important migrant fishers’ communities and analysed documents on the socio-economic conditions of migrant fishers, conflicts among migrant fishers, rights of migrant fishers and the role of government in managing fishers’ migration. Findings showed that the successful integration of migrant fishers in the host communities resulted in minimal conflictual incidents that are resolved through dialogue. Furthermore, both the Fisheries Technical Officers and Chief Fishermen are involved in conflict resolution depending on the nature of the dispute. Also, most migrant fishers (over 50%) have the same rights as the local fishers, though they are marginalized during the distribution of premix fuel. Migrant fishers with prominent status played key role during decision-making process in the host communities. Overall, the study showed that migrant fishers have aided in the progress of fishing technology, food security, and small-scale business in the host fishing communities. To avert any form of marginalization during the distribution of premix fuel, it is prudent for authorities to develop relevant policies that will ensure that migrant fishers receive enough fuel for their fishing activities in the host communities.

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“…Despite its large contribution to annual landings and being an important source of food, the current economic performance of small pelagic fisheries is believed to be far lower than could be possible given the available resources in Tanzania. There are records of initiatives that have recently taken place to safeguard fisheries from further decline (Andriesse et al, 2022). One of these initiatives includes prioritizing the development of a management plan for small marine pelagic fisheries.…”

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Small pelagic marine fisheries for food sovereignty? The case of the dagaa fishery at three coastal sites in Tanzania

Katikiro¹,

Mahenge²

2022

WIO J. Mar. Sci.

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To implement effective ocean governance, development of policies and management strategies needs to incorporate input from communities that will be impacted by the decisions. People engaging in small-scale fisheries and aquaculture mobilize themselves in anticipation of various challenges, for example, food sovereignty. Food sovereignty is the right for people to access healthy and culturally appropriate food that is produced through ecologically sound and sustainable methods. Little attention has been paid to documenting and understanding the struggles and efforts of small-scale fishers to ensure their own food sovereignty. In the Western Indian Ocean region, and Tanzania in particular, there has been a limited number of initiatives among coastal fishers that seek to transform food systems. To better understand these initiatives, this study was designed to examine collective actions undertaken in pursuit of food sovereignty among small pelagic fishers at three landing sites on the coast of Tanzania. Collection of primary data involved a survey of 206 individuals, 25 key informant interviews, 3 focus group discussions and participant observation. Secondary data was also collected from official fisheries records and published materials to supplement the primary data. The study revealed limited current capacity of the small pelagic fisheries to satisfy local demand of fifish for food security and sovereignty purposes due to increased fish trade supplying markets beyond the study sites. The prospects of satisfying an increasing fish demand from existing production systems are limited. Small pelagic fisheries need to be linked to the global food system through appropriate mechanisms to allow them to contribute meaningfully to food security and sovereignty.

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Aligning bottom-up initiatives and top-down policies? A comparative analysis of overfishing and coastal governance in Ghana, Tanzania, the Philippines, and Thailand

Cited by 7 publications

References 26 publications

Accounting for local categorizations and classifications of fish: Towards a food-centred governance of small-scale fisheries in coastal Kenya

Accounting for local categorizations and classifications of fish: Towards a food-centred governance of small-scale fisheries in coastal Kenya

Fishers’ lives matter: social issues in small-scale fisheries migration of Ghana

Small pelagic marine fisheries for food sovereignty? The case of the dagaa fishery at three coastal sites in Tanzania

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