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1 February 2019
Aug 18-21: Conference on Fisheries and Coastal Environment in Accra, Ghana ...read more1 November 2018
Nov 8: CRC to host RIMTA’s Annual MeetingCRC will be hosting the RI Marine Trades Association’s annual ...read more25 October 2018
Nov 8 and Nov 9: Game of FloodsCRC is teaming up with Providence, RI Emergency Management Agency – ...read moreLe secteur de la pêche est stratégique pour le Sénégal. Il joue un rôle essentiel sur le plan économique, social et nutritionnel. La pêche sénégalaise a connu un développement fulgurant consécutif à un accroissement important des débarquements, rendu possible grâce à des politiques expansionnistes menées et soutenues par l’Etat. C’est ainsi que, jusqu’aux alentours des années 90, le secteur a contribué de façon significative à nourrir les populations nationales, à créer de nombreux emplois et à contribuer à l’amélioration de la balance commerciale du Sénégal
read moreLes projets USAID/COMFISH et COMFISH Plus ont mis particulièrement l’accent sur la capacitation des femmes transformatrices dans le but d’améliorer leurs conditions de travail et promouvoir leur autonomisation à travers l’amélioration de la qualité des produits, l’ouverture et l’accès aux marchés les plus rémunérateurs de leurs produits et l’augmentation de leurs revenus. L’objectif de cette étude est d’évaluer les résultats de ces renforcements de capacité sur les conditions socioéconomiques des femmes ciblées et leur résilience climatique.
read moreThe objective of this needs assessment is to ensure that: *The drying racks more targeted to the specific needs of the beneficiaries in the value chain, in terms of type, size, etc. *To identify knowledge and skill gaps of the processors on the use of the racks
read moreThe artisanal fisheries sub-sector in Senegal plays a key role in the country’s national economy, accounting for more than 80% of the landings of fisheries products, 12% of GDP in the primary sector1and 3.2% of total GDP. Artisanal fishing in Senegal also contributes to reducing unemployment by creating more than 600,000 direct and indirect jobs, representing 17% of the active population. In terms of nutrition, it helps to meet 75% of the needs for animal protein
read moreThe USAID/COMFISH Plus project objective is to support the Government of Senegal's efforts to reform the fisheries sector and increase the resilience of fishing communities and their livelihoods. This includes strengthening the enabling conditions for improved governance, improved access to science to support decision-making processes, and identifying and adopting measures to increase resilience to climate change.
read moreThe USAID/COMFISH Project was a 5 year, 7 month initiative (February 11, 2011 - September 30, 2016) funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). The project was implemented through a Cooperative Agreement between USAID and the University of Rhode Island (URI)/Coastal Resources Center (CRC). Implementing and strategic partners included national and local government agencies, Local Artisanal Fishing Councils (CLPAs), fisheries associations, university centers, research institutes, and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) working on marine capture fisheries and other related cross-cutting issues along the coast of Senegal.
read moreThe objectives of the workshop were to: Enhance the capacity of the participants to improve upon their advocacy work. Create a platform for participants to share their experiences and challenges and make recommendations. Develop of community plans based on recommendations on the elimination of child labor and Trafficking through sustained community education.
read moreThe purpose of the visits to fish markets was to observe some of the best fish processing and packaging technologies available to inform the planning at the DFTC.
read moreDue to the homogeneity of their Activities, fish processors form groups or associations to create a support network and strengthen the social cohesion in times of bereavement, delivery and other special occasions. The objective of this activity is to identify strengthen existing fish processors groups and build their capacity on advocacy and self-reliance.
read moreThe use of ice is to preserve post-harvest fish quality on-board and on-shore. As an activity in the Year 3 Work Plan under the SFMP, the use of ice and insulated fish containers/ice chests have been piloted as a measure of improving freshly harvested fish quality.
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