lContinuing need for capacity in fisheries
management in most Pacific SIDS. (Small size of Fisheries Depts, high turnover of staff, trained
staff leave to join
regional organisations/migrate, past training in fisheries development, not sustainable use; senior staff cohort
approaching retirement etc)
l
l Decline
in fisheries training organisations, declining enrolments (AMC, USP, Nelson Polytechnic, Japan National Fisheries
University).
l
l Need
for specialised training. Need to for training in sustainable (ecosystem-based) fisheries approaches.
l
lNeed for evaluation of country needs (mid-
long-term), identification of appropriate training programs etc.
l
lNeed for greater engagement of private
sector/industry in OFM management. (eg PNG
National Fisheries Authority model)