FiTI recently lead a country mission to Madagascar to support the nation's National Multi-Stakeholder Group as they prepare the country's latest FiTI Report.
Madagascar National MSG prepares new FiTI Report
Author: Yannick Memee
Pilot project aims to improve participation in Seychellois & Malagasy fisheries
The Fisheries Transparency Initiative (FiTI), People Powered and Participation Factory recently concluded two workshops as part of their joint pilot project aimed at improving participation in Seychelles’ and Madagascar’s fisheries management. The multi-day workshops were presented by Participation Factory’s Katya Petrikevich, Co-Founder and Director of International Projects, and Anna Wien,…
Comoros joins FiTI!
The Union of the Comoros has committed to implement the Fisheries Transparency Initiative (FiTI)! Comoros Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Environment, Tourism, and Handicrafts H.E. Houmed M’Saidie conveyed this commitment via an official letter to Dr. Valeria Merino, Chair of the FiTI International Board. This public commitment represents a crucial first…
Comoros authorities signal intent to implement FiTI to enhance fisheries transparency
MORONI, 12 June 2024. The FiTI International Secretariat, represented by FiTI Regional Coordinator for the Western Indian Ocean Yannick Memee and FiTI Grant Manager Dr Karine Young, travelled to Moroni to conduct a workshop with stakeholders from the Comoros Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Environment, Tourism and Handicrafts, industry, and civil…
FiTI Promotes transparency & sustainability at 2024 Seychelles Ocean Fair
VICTORIA, 7 & 8 June 2024. The Danny Faure Foundation hosted the second edition of its Ocean Fair at Camion Hall in Seychelles, commemorating the United Nation’s World Ocean Day under the theme ‘Sustainable Oceans.’ The Fisheries Transparency Initiative (FiTI) was grateful to participate in this event, which aimed to…
Seychelles’ latest FiTI Report shows benefits of making fisheries transparency ‘mainstream’
25 April 2024. Seychelles’ National Multi-Stakeholder Group (MSG) recently unveiled its fourth annual FiTI Report, describing the state of its marine fisheries sector throughout 2022. This publication stands as a crucial resource for local and global stakeholders alike, offering insights into the dynamics shaping Seychelles' marine fisheries. The 2022 FiTI…
Madagascar publishes first FiTI Report, demonstrating commitment to fisheries transparency
In a significant step, Madagascar's Multi-stakeholder Group (MSG) has published their inaugural FiTI Report, demonstrating their commitment to prioritising transparency within the fisheries sector. While the new report makes a range of previously unpublished information now publicly accessible, it also highlights a range of challenges. The 2022 FiTI Report, published…