1.All answered yes and identified OFMP contributions
to these gains from both components - 2
with reservations related to national positions not yet being fully developed and lack of continuity in
delegates
2.4 said yes, 2
said not yet but expected gains from OFMP inputs, - all identified
OFMP inputs from both components that had contributed to gains
3.3 - progress was satisfactory and the meeting of
commitments was fairly complete, and
the other 4 reported only partially meeting commitments for reporting and application of measures. All reported OFMP contributions to this progress, especially from the monitoring and
science component, with several
indicating the need for additional legal support.
4.All considered the Commission was being effectively
established, 2 noting problems with staffing and the HQ office. All considered OFMP inputs had contributed substantially, noting the dependence on
the Commission’s data and science
programmes on SPC input, and the importance of FFA standards and CROP administrative structures
5.Opinions varied, 6 responded – 3 were positive; 3
were negative. All noted substantial OFMP inputs to the effectiveness of the
Commission, and the Commission’s heavy
dependence on inputs from FFA Members and SPC/OFP
6.All - FFA Pacific Island countries are participating
effectively, some noting more could be
done and capacity limits. All noted
important OFMP contributions,
especially - Briefs, preparatory meetings and Stock Assessment and MOW