Malawi is among the few countries in Africa leading the implementation of the SSF Guidelines for Securing Sustainable SSF. The process is being led by the FAO Malawi and the Department of Fisheries. Amongst the objectives of the implementation is the development of a National Plan of Action (NPOA-SSF) to raise awareness of the SSF Guidelines, act a roadmap for implementation, provide a catalyst toward meaningful change, and a platform for collaboration amongst diverse stakeholders.
In line with these developments, the IOI-SA National Small-scale Fisheries
Governance Training Course: Creating an Enabling Environment for SSF guidelines Implementation, took place at the beautiful Ufulu Gardens Hotel and Conference Venue in Lilongwe, Malawi from the 13th – 17th June 2022. The objective was to contribute toward the capacity development of relevant stakeholders, to support the development of the NPOA-SSF, and contribute toward an enabling environment for implementation.
It was inspiring to see wonderful expertise and the diverse group of cross-sectoral stakeholders committed to the holistic, participatory and integrated management of the sector! As well as the support and commitment of the Department of Fisheries and FAO Malawi.
