Fourth Fisheries

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The promotion of rapid employment-creation for economic growth and poverty reduction, was addressed in the Country Assistance Strategy (CAS), and within this context, the Fourth Fisheries Project aims at supporting sustainable growth in, and equitably distribute the benefits from, increased fisheries production, both for domestic consumption, and, exports. The improvement of livelihoods will alleviate poverty, with additional indirect benefits in health and nutrition. The project components call for: 1) community based inland open-water fisheries management, which will include civil works and equipment supply for pilot fish passes/aquatic sanctuaries, water regulatory structures, and, fish habitat restoration. Consulting studies and monitoring will be provided; 2) development and management of coastal shrimp aquaculture, supported by the necessary civil works and equipment, for the completion of the Third Fisheries project's polders, and development of new polders. Besides consulting studies and monitoring, training will also be provided; 3) supply of equipment, transportation, and, studies for freshwater aquaculture extension and training; 4) support to management, and assessment of ecosystems' sustainability, and, that of exotic species; and, 5) institutional support, to include training, civil works, and/or equipment as needed.