The sustainable livelihoods approach: new directions in West and Central African small-scale fisheries

This chapter reports on how the Sustainable Livelihoods Approach (SLA) was applied by the SFLP in combination with the FAO Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries in order to improve fisheries livelihoods in local communities and to influence and inform national and regional policies and instituti...

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Main Authors: Kebe, M, Muir, J
Format: Book Chapter
Language:English
Subjects:
Freshwater
Marine
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Summary:This chapter reports on how the Sustainable Livelihoods Approach (SLA) was applied by the SFLP in combination with the FAO Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries in order to improve fisheries livelihoods in local communities and to influence and inform national and regional policies and institutions promoting sustainabile livelihoods and responsible resource utilization. It provides an overview of the rationale behind the Programme, and its achievements and lessons learned in the wider context of poverty alleviation and fisheries governance. It aims to assess conceptually and practically, the nature and scale of the overall impact of the SFLP in the region, interacting with the small-scale fishing sector and responding to changing circumstances for development. The main issues and lessons learned, which are explored in more detail in subsequent chapters, are summarized.
ISSN:2070-7010