Outcomes (Page 25)‏
lToo early to make firm assessments of core output gains (capacity building & institutional development) but some responses to key outcomes from interviews:
¡Is your delegation better prepared for WCPFC4 than WCPFC2 (2005) or not?
¡Are your national oceanic fisheries management arrangements better than  in 2005 or not? 
¡What progress has your country made in meeting its WCPFC commitments?
¡Is the Commission being effectively established (in terms of staffing, headquarters, budget, research etc ?
¡Is the Commission functioning effectively?
¡Are FFA Pacific Island Countries participating effectively in the work of the Commission?
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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