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# FiTI - Fisheries Transparency Initiative

Sustainable marine fisheries through transparency

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- [FiTI participates in 2nd COFI Sub-Committee on Fisheries Management](https://fiti.global/fiti-participates-in-2nd-cofi-sub-committee-on-fisheries-management) - The Second Session of the Sub-Committee on Fisheries Management (SC-FM) of the Committee on Fisheries of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) was held in Reykjavik, Iceland on 23–27 February 2026. It was attended by 42 Members of the FAO Committee on Fisheries (COFI), by observers from five other FAO Members,
- [Regional UN meeting on addressing crime in fisheries calls on countries to implement the FiTI Standard](https://fiti.global/regional-un-meeting-on-addressing-crime-in-fisheries-calls-on-countries-to-adopt-the-fiti-standard) - Fisheries are a strategic economic, social and food security asset, supporting livelihoods, economic development and food security across the globe. However, overfishing, habitat destruction, pollution and climate change are threatening fish stocks. These challenges are compounded by vulnerability to corruption and financial crimes which undermine the sustainable management of fisheries resources, distort markets and enable
- [Hooked on transparency: FiTI is calling on Seychelles’ Young Digital Creators](https://fiti.global/hooked-on-transparency-fiti-is-calling-seychelles-young-digital-creators) - Fisheries are part of everyday life in Seychelles. The sector support jobs, food security, local businesses and the wider blue economy. Fisheries are also closely connected to the country’s culture, communities and identity. But how much do citizens really know about how the sector works and its important contributions to the well-being of the country?
- [Call for 2026 membership election to the FiTI association](https://fiti.global/call-for-2026-membership-election-to-the-fiti-association) - The Fisheries Transparency Initiative (FiTI) is expanding its membership and is looking for three members who are passionate about shaping the global agenda for transparency and multi-stakeholder participation in fisheries management. The FiTI is established as a collaborative effort among different stakeholders from governments, business, and civil society. Their diverse interests, positions, experiences and resources
- [FiTI side event champions data-driven partnerships for implementing WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies](https://fiti.global/fiti-side-event-champions-data-driven-partnerships-for-implementing-wto-agreement-on-fisheries-subsidies) - To demonstrate the transformative force of data-driven partnerships for implementing the WTO agreement on fisheries subsidies, the Fisheries Transparency Initiative, co-sponsored an event alongside the 14th Our Ocean Conference in Kenya this week.
- [FiTI strengthens engagement with Mozambique at the 3rd International “Growing Blue” Conference](https://fiti.global/fiti-strengthens-engagement-with-mozambique-at-the-3rd-international-growing-blue-conference) - The conference confirmed Mozambican stakeholders’ strong interest in advancing fisheries transparency and strengthening cooperation around sustainable ocean governance.
- [FiTI welcomes focus on fisheries transparency at OOC11 in Kenya, but urges tangible implementation progress](https://fiti.global/fiti-welcomes-focus-on-fisheries-transparency-at-ooc11-in-kenya-but-urges-tangible-implementation-progress) - Emboldened by the meeting’s focus on advancing fisheries transparency, the FiTI is re-committed to transforming access to fisheries management information into impactful, engaged decision-making.
- [Chile advances FiTI implementation through multi-stakeholder dialogue](https://fiti.global/chile-advances-fiti-implementation-through-multi-stakeholder-dialogue) - The FiTI International Secretariat recently met with key stakeholders from Chile’s fisheries sector to strengthen dialogue and support the country’s next steps towards implementing the FiTI Standard.
- [From commitment to action: Anglophone African countries advance fisheries transparency in Accra](https://fiti.global/from-commitment-to-action-anglophone-african-countries-advance-fisheries-transparency-in-accra) - Representatives from Ghana, Liberia, Sierra Leone & Seychelles gathered in Accra, Ghana for the FiTI Regional Workshop on Advancing FiTI Implementation in Anglophone Africa.
- [FiTI promotes impact-driven fisheries transparency & regional cooperation at 12th PRCM Forum](https://fiti.global/fiti-promotes-impact-driven-fisheries-transparency-regional-cooperation-at-12th-prcm-forum) - The FiTI participated in the 12th PRCM Forum, contributing to high-level regional dialogue on the role of transparency in strengthening fisheries governance and sustainable management in West Africa.
- [Colombia advances national fisheries transparency agenda](https://fiti.global/colombia-advances-national-fisheries-transparency-agenda) - The FiTI carried out a mission Colombia to introduce the initiative to strategic stakeholders and present a work agenda to support the nation's advancement to a FiTI Implementing Country.
- [FiTI strengthens fisheries transparency, governance process in Chile](https://fiti.global/fiti-strengthens-fisheries-transparency-governance-process-in-chile) - The FiTI recently conducted a mission to Chile to strengthen the national FiTI implementation process and promote fisheries transparency and good governance.
- [From data to decisions: strengthening tuna governance through transparency](https://fiti.global/from-data-to-decisions-strengthening-tuna-governance-through-transparency) - As the Western Indian Ocean’s tuna sector faces complex pressures, the need for stronger governance and transparency has never been clearer.
- [São Tomé and Príncipe’s National MSG hosts Partners Roundtable, presents 2nd FiTI Report](https://fiti.global/sao-tome-and-principes-national-msg-hosts-partners-roundtable-presents-2nd-fiti-report) - The implementation of the FiTI in São Tomé and Príncipe has already led to significant progress improving fisheries transparency in the island nation.
- [Madagascar’s 3rd FiTI Report reveals steady progress towards transparency](https://fiti.global/madagascars-3rd-fiti-report-reveals-steady-progress-towards-transparency) - Madagascar’s third FiTI Report demonstrates the nation’s substantial progress over the past three years.
- [Ecuador strengthens FiTI implementation in 3rd Open Government Action Plan](https://fiti.global/ecuador-strengthens-fiti-implementation-in-3rd-open-government-action-plan) - Ecuador has included a new commitment to strengthen the implementation of the FiTI Standard in its Third Open Government Action Plan.
- [Cabo Verde publishes its 3rd FiTI Report and strengthens transparency in the fisheries sector](https://fiti.global/cabo-verde-publishes-its-3rd-fiti-report-and-strengthens-transparency-in-the-fisheries-sector) - The publication of the third FiTI Report demonstrates Cabo Verde's strong commitment to implementing the FiTI Standard.
- [Colombia promotes fisheries transparency and signs MoU with the FiTI](https://fiti.global/colombia-promotes-fisheries-transparency-and-signs-mou-with-the-fiti) - Colombia signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Fisheries Transparency Initiative (FiTI), reaffirming their commitment to implement the FiTI Standard.
- [FiTI advances fisheries transparency in Panama, Colombia & across Latin America ](https://fiti.global/fiti-advances-fisheries-transparency-in-panama-colombia-across-latin-america) - The FiTI recently participated as an observer in the 14th Commission Meeting of the South Pacific Regional Fisheries Management Organisation (SPRFMO).
- [Mauritania publishes newly structured FiTI Report, enhancing understanding of fisheries transparency](https://fiti.global/mauritania-publishes-newly-structured-fiti-report-enhancing-understanding-of-fisheries-transparency) - This latest report highlights the country’s progress in improving the accessibility, credibility and usefulness of publicly available fisheries information.
- [Mauritania’s National Multi-Stakeholder Group reviews its 6th FiTI Report](https://fiti.global/mauritanias-national-multi-stakeholder-group-reviews-its-6th-fiti-report) - The FiTI International Secretariat carried out a mission to Mauritania to support it's National Multi-Stakeholder Group in their 7th annual FiTI Report process.
- [Cabo Verde transforms fisheries transparency with new Fisheries Information System (FIS)](https://fiti.global/cabo-verde-transforms-fisheries-transparency-with-new-fisheries-information-system-fis) - Cabo Verde has now launched a new Fisheries Information System (FIS) – a digital platform developed by FiTI and offered to its implementing countries.
- [São Tomé and Príncipe Approves 2nd FiTI Report, 1st based on new Fisheries Information System (FIS)](https://fiti.global/sao-tome-and-principe-approves-2nd-fiti-report-1st-based-on-new-fisheries-information-system-fis) - São Tomé and Príncipe’s National MSG has approved the country’s second FiTI Report, marking an important milestone in strengthening fisheries governance.
- [São Tomé and Príncipe enters new area of fisheries management with Fisheries Information System](https://fiti.global/sao-tome-and-principe-enters-new-area-of-fisheries-management-with-fisheries-information-system) - São Tomé and Príncipe is now the first FiTI country to publish its fisheries information online through the Fisheries Information System (FIS).
- [FiTI supports implementation of WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies with new Fisheries Information System (FIS)](https://fiti.global/fiti-supports-implementation-of-wto-agreement-on-fisheries-subsidies-with-new-fisheries-information-system-fis) - The FiTI announced the launch of the new Fisheries Information System (FIS), a platform that will allow countries to effectively share fisheries information with the public.
- [Ecuador enhances fisheries transparency with 2nd FiTI Report](https://fiti.global/ecuador-enhances-fisheries-transparency-with-2nd-fiti-report) - This report shows improvement in the implementation of the FiTI Standard and the fishing authority's efforts to increase the availability of public information.
- [FiTI launches its updated FiTI Standard 2.0](https://fiti.global/fiti-launches-its-updated-fiti-standard-2-0) - This is the first major update since the FiTI Standard’s initial release in April 2017. The FiTI Standard defines what information on marine fisheries management should be published online by national authorities, how it can be verified, and how it can be used more effectively to inform public debate. The updated FiTI Standard is the outcome of a more than two-year collaboration between the FiTI International Secretariat, the FiTI International Board, as well as input from international fisheries and governance experts from governments, business, and civil society.
- [Seychelles publishes newly structured FiTI Report, enhancing stakeholder understanding of fisheries transparency](https://fiti.global/seychelles-publishes-newly-structured-fiti-report-enhancing-stakeholder-understanding-of-fisheries-transparency) - The latest report shows that Seychelles continues to move towards strengthening the credibility, quality, and usefulness of published fisheries information.
- [tBrief #11 – TRANSPARENCY IN DEVELOPMENT FINANCE FOR MARINE FISHERIES: An impossible task?](https://fiti.global/tbrief-11-transparency-in-development-finance-for-marine-fisheries-an-impossible-task) - In our latest tBrief, we explore the transparency of development finance to the fisheries sector and explain why improving it is both important and difficult.
- [FiTI brings 5 African countries together to strengthen fisheries transparency](https://fiti.global/fiti-brings-5-african-countries-together-to-strengthen-fisheries-transparency) - The FiTI brought together representatives from five African countries for its Regional Workshop for National Multi-Stakeholder Groups and National Secretariats.
- [Comoros inaugurates National Multi-Stakeholder Group](https://fiti.global/comoros-inaugurates-national-multi-stakeholder-group) - The Union of the Comoros recently brought together stakeholders in fisheries to establish and inaugurate a National Multi-Stakeholder Group.
- [FiTI engages with Argentine stakeholders to promote transparency in fisheries governance](https://fiti.global/fiti-engages-with-argentine-stakeholders-to-promote-transparency-in-fisheries-governance) - The FiTI recently engaged with local Argentine stakeholders during a public conference to promote transparency in the fisheries sector.
- [The Fisheries Transparency Initiative 10th Anniversary: Its Story and Learnings](https://fiti.global/the-fisheries-transparency-initiative-10th-anniversary-its-story-and-learnings) - As Dr. Valeria Merino’s term as Chair of the FiTI International Board concludes, she reflects on the creation and evolution of the FiTI over the past decade.
- [Dr Audun Lem appointed as new Chair of the Fisheries Transparency Initiative (FiTI)](https://fiti.global/dr-audun-lem-appointed-as-new-chair-of-the-fisheries-transparency-initiative-fiti) - The International Board of the Fisheries Transparency Initiative (FiTI) has appointed Dr Audun Lem as the third Chair of the Initiative.
- [FiTI International Board elects eight members for 2026-2028 term](https://fiti.global/fiti-international-board-elects-eight-members-for-2026-2028-term) - The International Board of the Fisheries Transparency Initiative (FiTI) is extremely pleased to welcome three new Board Members: Mr Tymon J Kiepe, Mr Alfred Bulakali Nkuru, and Ms Sophie L P Benbow.
- [Liberia inaugurates National Multi-Stakeholder Group](https://fiti.global/liberia-inaugurates-national-multi-stakeholder-group) - The Republic of Liberia has established a National Multi-Stakeholder Group (MSG) to facilitate the effective implementation of the FiTI in Liberia.
- [FiTI launches public consultation for FiTI Standard 2.0](https://fiti.global/fiti-launches-public-consultation-for-fiti-standard-2-0) - The FiTI announced a 4-week public consultation phase, inviting stakeholders to provide feedback to the draft of its updated FiTI Standard, ver. 2.0.
- [Pacific Tuna Forum 2025: Openness & accountability key to sustainable tuna](https://fiti.global/pacific-tuna-forum-2025-openness-accountability-key-to-sustainable-tuna) - The 9th Pacific Tuna Forum (PTF) brought together a diverse range of stakeholders under the theme “Pacific Tuna 2050: Resilience, Innovation, Equity and Sustainable Trade for a Prosperous Future.”
- [FiTI Participates in UK Overseas Territories Conservation Forum (UKOTCF)](https://fiti.global/fiti-participates-in-uk-overseas-territories-conservation-forum-ukotcf) - The United Kingdom Overseas Territories Conservation Forum (UKOTCF) recently held its 7th conference on conservation and sustainability from October 13, 2025.
- [International students explore collective action through FiTI](https://fiti.global/international-students-explore-collective-action-through-fiti) - Students from Europe and Latin America explored the FiTI, the FiTI Standard and its multi-stakeholder approach to advancing sustainable fisheries management.
- [New FiTI Compliance Channel provides avenue to voice concerns about national FiTI implementations](https://fiti.global/new-fiti-compliance-channel-provides-avenue-to-voice-concerns-about-national-fiti-implementations) - Today, the Fisheries Transparency Initiative (FiTI) launched its global FiTI Compliance Channel to support the integrity of national FiTI implementations.
- [A Decade of Transparency – FiTI celebrates its 10-year anniversary](https://fiti.global/a-decade-of-transparency-fiti-celebrates-its-10-year-anniversary) - The Fisheries Transparency Initiative (FiTI) celebrated a decade of promoting transparency and good governance in fisheries management at an event in Berlin.
- [Supporting Resilient Prosperity in the Caribbean](https://fiti.global/supporting-resilient-prosperity-in-the-caribbean) - The FiTI International Secretariat attended the Caribbean Regional Dialogue to explore “Advancing Resilient Prosperity” in small island developing states.
- [FiTI, fisheries transparency discussed in preparation for Cabo Verde’s 1st Congress of the Fisheries and Aquaculture Sector](https://fiti.global/fiti-fisheries-transparency-discussed-in-preparation-for-cabo-verdes-1st-congress-of-the-fisheries-and-aquaculture-sector) - The Fisheries Transparency Initiative (FiTI), participated in the Preparatory Day of the 1st Congress of the Fisheries and Aquaculture Sector (CESPA 2026-2036).
- [FiTI, fishing industry work to advance transparency in Latin America](https://fiti.global/fiti-fishing-industry-work-to-advance-transparency-in-latin-america) - The FiTI participated in the 10th Ordinary Meeting of the Latin American Alliance for Sustainable Fisheries and Food Security (ALPESCAS).
- [Ghana inaugurates National Multi-Stakeholder Group (MSG) for fisheries transparency](https://fiti.global/ghana-inaugurates-national-multi-stakeholder-group-msg-for-fisheries-transparency) - The FiTI supported the Republic of Ghana to inaugurate a National Multi-Stakeholder Group to facilitate the effective implementation of the FiTI in Ghana.
- [FiTI Participates in AU-IBAR’s 4th SIDS Platform Meeting](https://fiti.global/fiti-participates-in-au-ibars-4th-sids-platform-meeting) - The Fisheries Transparency Initiative (FiTI) participated as an observer in the 4th Meeting of the Platform of Africa’s Small Island Developing States (SIDS) in Fisheries and Aquaculture, held in Mindelo, Cabo Verde.
- [Latest TAKING STOCK assessment shines light on Indonesia’s fisheries management transparency](https://fiti.global/latest-taking-stock-assessment-shines-light-on-indonesias-fisheries-management-transparency) - A new TAKING STOCK assessment by the Fisheries Transparency Initiative (FiTI) explores the online transparency of Indonesia's marine fisheries management.
- [Mauritania stakeholders celebrate nation’s FiTI “compliant” status](https://fiti.global/mauritania-stakeholders-celebrate-nations-fiti-compliant-status) - The FiTI International Secretariat conducted a mission to Mauritania to celebrate the country's compliance with the FiTI Standard.
- [UNOC3 calls on "decisive and collection action to ensure sustainable fisheries through enhancing transparency"](https://fiti.global/unoc3-calls-on-decisive-and-collection-action-to-ensure-sustainable-fisheries-through-enhancing-transparency) - The third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3) was held in Nice, France, from June 9-13, 2025. This high-level conference, dedicated to supporting the implementation of Sustainable Development Goal 14, was co-hosted by France and Costa Rica and attracted more than 14,000 delegates and observers.
- [Call for 2025 membership election to the FiTI association](https://fiti.global/call-for-2025-membership-election-to-the-fiti-association) - The Fisheries Transparency Initiative (FiTI) is expanding its membership and is looking for nine members who are passionate about shaping the global agenda for transparency and multi-stakeholder participation in fisheries management. The FiTI is established as a collaborative effort among different stakeholders from governments, business, and civil society. Their diverse interests, positions, experiences and resources
- [FiTI engages with Guinea-Bissau to continue improving fisheries transparency in West Africa](https://fiti.global/fiti-engages-with-guinea-bissau-to-continue-improving-fisheries-transparency-in-west-africa) - The FiTI International Secretariat recently embarked on a country mission to Guinea-Bissau to discuss enhancing the nation’s fisheries transparency.
- [FiTI celebrates fisheries transparency at 3rd Danny Faure Foundation Ocean Fair](https://fiti.global/fiti-celebrates-fisheries-transparency-at-3rd-danny-faure-foundation-ocean-fair) - The Fisheries Transparency Initiative (FiTI) participated in the 3rd annual Ocean Fair, organised by the Danny Faure Foundation.
- [Liberia joins FiTI!](https://fiti.global/liberia-joins-fiti) - MONROVIA, 21 May 2025. The Republic of Liberia has taken a significant step towards enhancing fisheries governance by joining the Fisheries Transparency Initiative (FiTI). This commitment demonstrates the country’s political will to improve transparency and participation for the benefit of a more sustainable management of its marine fisheries. The commitment was formalised by signing a
- [Sierra Leone joins FiTI!](https://fiti.global/sierra-leone-joins-fiti) - The Republic of Sierra Leone has committed to join the Fisheries Transparency Initiative (FiTI) and implement the FiTI Standard!
- [Comoros joins FiTI!](https://fiti.global/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 step towards enhancing the availability
- [Panama joins FiTI!](https://fiti.global/panama-joins-fiti) - Panama becomes the first country in Central America to commit to implement the FiTI Standard and promote transparency in its marine fisheries management.
- [Mauritania achieves ‘Compliant’ status under the FiTI Standard](https://fiti.global/mauritania-achieves-compliant-status-under-the-fiti-standard) - Mauritania has become the second country globally to achieve an overall compliant status in implementing the FiTI Standard.
- [FiTI presents at Regional Conference on Ocean Learning in the Pacific](https://fiti.global/fiti-presents-at-regional-conference-on-ocean-learning-in-the-pacific) - The FiTI presented at the Regional Conference on Advancing Ocean Learning: Navigating Knowledge in the Pacific at the University of the South Pacific.
- [FiTI presents Cabo Verde's 2nd FiTI Report at UN agencies meeting](https://fiti.global/fiti-presents-cabo-verdes-2nd-fiti-report-at-un-agencies-meeting) - The FiTI International Secretariat was invited to present Cabo Verde’s 2nd FiTI Report at the quarterly meeting with all UN agencies operating in the country.
- [Cabo Verde’s 2nd FiTI Report presented to stakeholders at CPLP Headquarters](https://fiti.global/cabo-verdes-2nd-fiti-report-presented-to-stakeholders-at-cplp-headquarters) - The Cabo Verde Embassy, in partnership with the FiTI, the Irish Embassy in Lisbon and the CPLP, recently held a seminar to promote the publication of Cabo Verde’s 2nd FiTI Report.
- [Chile demonstrates high levels of fisheries management transparency in latest TAKING STOCK assessment](https://fiti.global/chile-demonstrates-high-levels-of-fisheries-management-transparency-in-latest-taking-stock-assessment) - Chile shows strong results when it comes to publishing information about how it manages its marine fisheries. A new TAKING STOCK assessment from the Fisheries Transparency Initiative (FiTI) notes that most key data is already online, reflecting a growing commitment to transparency in the sector.
- [Mauritania publishes 5th annual FiTI Report](https://fiti.global/mauritania-publishes-5th-annual-fiti-report) - Mauritania's National Multi-Stakeholder Group recently published its 5th FiTI Report, covering publicly available marine fisheries information for 2023.
- [Stakeholders in Senegal continue advocating for country to rejoin the FiTI](https://fiti.global/stakeholders-in-senegal-continue-advocating-for-country-to-rejoin-the-fiti) - Stakeholders in Senegal continue their efforts to persuade the government to improve transparency in fisheries management, and re-apply to the FiTI.
- [Stakeholders in Tanzanian, Kenyan fisheries recognise need for improved transparency](https://fiti.global/tanzania-kenya-stakeholders-recognize-need-improved-transparency) - The FiTI recently conducted a joint country mission to Kenya and Tanzania to build critical connections with stakeholders.
- [Stakeholders intensify calls for Senegal to join the FiTI](https://fiti.global/stakeholders-intensify-calls-for-senegal-to-join-the-fiti) - Civil society groups and fisheries professionals recently led several activities as part of a campaign advocating for Senegal’s membership to the FITI.
- [Fisheries transparency highlighted at EU–Zanzibar Business Forum](https://fiti.global/fisheries-transparency-highlighted-at-eu-zanzibar-business-forum) - The FiTI participated in the 2025 European Union – Zanzibar Business Forum to discuss the importance of transparency in fostering a more investment climate in the fisheries sector.
- [Pacific leaders highlight transparency at Honiara Summit](https://fiti.global/pacific-leaders-highlight-transparency-at-honiara-summit) - The theme of the summit – “Iumi tugeda delivering on SDG 14.4: Achieving Sustainable Fisheries” – focused on meaningful action and innovation towards achieving SDG 14: Life Below Water.
- [Stakeholders highlight transparency at Argentina's Week of Sustainable Fisheries](https://fiti.global/stakeholders-highlight-transparency-at-argentinas-week-of-sustainable-fisheries) - The FiTI moderated a panel on transparency and the need for cooperation among stakeholders during La Semana de la Pesca Sostenible in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
- [Seychelles continues to enhance fisheries transparency in fifth FiTI Report](https://fiti.global/seychelles-continues-to-enhance-fisheries-transparency-in-fifth-fiti-report) - Seychelles continues be a regional leader in fisheries governance with the release of its 5th Fisheries Transparency Initiative (FiTI) Report.
- [Cabo Verde celebrates publication of second FiTI Report](https://fiti.global/cabo-verde-celebrates-publication-of-second-fiti-report) - Cabo Verde's National Multi-Stakeholder Group (MSG) celebrated the country's second FiTI Report at a seminar on 10 March in Mindelo, São Vicente Island.
- [São Tomé and Príncipe celebrate publication of first FiTI Report](https://fiti.global/sao-tome-and-principe-celebrate-publication-of-first-fiti-report) - São Tomé and Príncipe’s National Multi-Stakeholder Group (MSG) celebrated the nation’s first FiTI Report at a seminar on 19 February in São Tomé City. The report, which was first published online at the end of 2024, covers fisheries information from calendar year 2023. Report Highlights This report provides stakeholders in São Tomé and Príncipe with
- [Madagascar celebrates publication of second FiTI Report](https://fiti.global/madagascar-celebrates-publication-of-second-fiti-report) - The report, which was first published online at the end of 2024, covers Madagascar's fisheries management information from calendar year 2023.
- [Viet Nam's marine fisheries assessed in latest TAKING STOCK Report](https://fiti.global/viet-nams-marine-fisheries-assessed-in-latest-taking-stock-report) - The Socialist Republic of Viet Nam has been highlighted in the latest TAKING STOCK assessment conducted by the Fisheries Transparency Initiative (FiTI)
- [Seychelles is the first country to achieve 'Compliant' status under the FiTI Standard](https://fiti.global/seychelles-is-the-first-country-to-achieve-compliant-status-under-the-fiti-standard) - The results of Seychelles’ second validation underline the progress the country has made towards fisheries management transparency since joining the FiTI.
- [Fiji transparency workshop marks first FiTI mission in the Pacific](https://fiti.global/fiji-transparency-workshop-marks-first-fiti-mission-in-the-pacific) - FiTI conducted its first country mission to Fiji to meet with fisheries authorities and stakeholders and to participate in a fisheries transparency workshop.
- [OGP workshop marks FiTI's first mission to Papua New Guinea](https://fiti.global/ogp-workshop-marks-fitis-first-mission-to-papua-new-guinea) - The Fisheries Transparency Initiative (FiTI) International Secretariat conducted its first mission to Papua New Guinea on 11-13 December 2024.
- [Advancing fisheries transparency in the South Pacific](https://fiti.global/advancing-fisheries-transparency-in-the-south-pacific) - Fishing authorities from Chile, Ecuador, and Peru recently participated in a high-level discussion to explore ways to enhance fisheries transparency in the South Pacific.
- [New report shows benefits for FiTI countries when seeking eco-certification of fisheries](https://fiti.global/new-report-shows-benefits-for-fiti-countries-when-seeking-eco-certification-of-fisheries) - A recent study, published by Naunet Fisheries Consultants, analysed the impact of improving government transparency in fisheries according to the FiTI Standard on eco-certification efforts, and whether existing certification efforts incentivise national authorities to improve transparency of fisheries management. In the late 1990s, voluntary third-party certifications of fish and seafood products (ecolabels) were developed as
- [AU-IBAR and FiTI sign collaboration agreement to advance fisheries transparency in African Union Member States](https://fiti.global/au-ibar-and-fiti-sign-collaboration-agreement-to-advance-fisheries-transparency-in-african-union-member-states) - The FiTI and the African Union Inter-African Bureau for Animal Resources signed a Memorandum of Understanding to formally document its partnership in enhancing the public accessibility, credibility, and usability of marine fisheries management information.
- [FiTI promotes transparency & sustainability at 2024 Seychelles Ocean Fair](https://fiti.global/fiti-promotes-transparency-and-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 elevate public awareness and foster
- [Pilot project aims to improve participation in Seychellois & Malagasy fisheries](https://fiti.global/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, Managing Director. Held in Victoria,
- [FiTI attends launch of anti-corruption HUB in Uruguay](https://fiti.global/fiti-attends-launch-of-anti-corruption-hub-in-uruguay) - The Fisheries Transparency Initiative (FiTI) International Secretariat recently attended the launch of the Alliance for Integrity’s new National HUB in Uruguay
- [OACPS calls on Member States to enhance fisheries transparency through the FiTI](https://fiti.global/oacps-calls-on-member-states-to-enhance-fisheries-transparency-through-the-fiti) - The OACPS is an intergovernmental organisation comprised of 79 member States from Africa, the Caribbean and the Pacific.
- [Happy Holidays from the Fisheries Transparency Initiative!](https://fiti.global/happy-holidays-from-the-fisheries-transparency-initiative) - As the year ends, it seems like an opportune time to reflect on the past 12 months and what it meant for fisheries transparency endeavours around the world.
- [FiTI continues outreach in Jamaica to enhance Caribbean fisheries transparency](https://fiti.global/fiti-continues-outreach-in-jamaica-to-enhance-caribbean-fisheries-transparency) - The Fisheries Transparency Initiative (FiTI) International Secretariat recently conducted a country mission to Jamaica to strengthen collaborative efforts in fisheries transparency.
- [FiTI International Board elects six new members for 2025-2027 term](https://fiti.global/fiti-international-board-elects-six-new-members-for-2025-2027-term) - The International Board of the Fisheries Transparency Initiative (FiTI) is extremely pleased to welcome six new members to the FiTI association.
- [Strengthening fisheries governance: Collaboration across regions](https://fiti.global/strengthening-fisheries-governance-collaboration-across-regions) - Stakeholders from several FiTI candidate countries gathered online to discuss their shared commitment to advancing fisheries transparency through the FiTI.
- [Madagascar National MSG prepares new FiTI Report](https://fiti.global/madagascar-prepares-latest-fiti-report) - 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.
- [Workshop develops new roadmap for fisheries transparency in Galápagos](https://fiti.global/galapagos-workshop) - FiTI recently co-organised a workshop with DPNG and WildAid to improve fisheries transparency in Galápagos National Park.
- [Guinea continues effort to finalise FiTI sign-up steps](https://fiti.global/guinea-continues-effort-to-finalise-fiti-sign-up-steps) - FiTI recently completed a joint country mission with PRCM to Guinea to support finalisation of the nation's FiTI sign-up steps.
- [FiTI, stakeholders discuss upcoming compliance validation for Mauritania](https://fiti.global/fiti-stakeholders-discuss-upcoming-compliance-validation-for-mauritania) - FiTI joined PRCM on a country mission to Mauritania to discuss the nation’s progress on corrective actions as its second validation begins.
- [FiTI advances fisheries transparency in Chile](https://fiti.global/fiti-advances-fisheries-transparency-in-chile) - FiTI recently conducted a country mission to Chile as part of ongoing efforts to support the nation’s commitment to fisheries transparency.
- [FiTI promotes fisheries transparency alongside IATTC Meeting](https://fiti.global/fiti-attends-iattc-meeting) - FiTI attended the 102nd IATTC Meeting, which provides a valuable platform to support transparency and dialogue in the region’s fisheries management.
- [Ecuador publishes first FiTI Report in the Americas](https://fiti.global/ecuador-publishes-first-fiti-report) - Ecuador becomes the first country in the Americas to publish a FiTI Report, positioning itself as a regional leader in fisheries transparency.
- [Peru strengthens its global leadership by promoting the FiTI](https://fiti.global/peru-strengthens-its-global-leadership-by-promoting-the-fiti) - The Republic of Peru recently passed Bill 1477/2021-CR, promoting the implementation of the Fisheries Transparency Initiative (FiTI).
- [The relationship between the FiTI Standard and the Global Charter for Fisheries Transparency](https://fiti.global/the-relationship-between-the-fiti-standard-and-the-global-charter-for-fisheries-transparency) - A joint statement by the Fisheries Transparency Initiative (FiTI) and the Coalition for Fisheries Transparency (CFT)
- [São Tomé and Príncipe prepares for first FiTI Report](https://fiti.global/sao-tome-and-principe-prepares-for-first-fiti-report) - São Tomé and Príncipe's National Multi Stakeholder Group has been working to organise data about the nation’s fisheries since December 2023.
- [Mauritania publishes 4th annual FiTI Report, covering calendar year 2022](https://fiti.global/mauritania-publishes-4th-annual-fiti-report-covering-calendar-year-2022) - The FiTI National Multi-Stakeholder Group (MSG) of Mauritania has now published its fourth annual FiTI Report, covering publicly available marine fisheries information for calendar year 2022. By publishing this report, the National MSG demonstrates Mauritania’s continuing commitment to improve transparency in marine fisheries management. This report enables all interested stakeholders to better understand the status of the country’s
- [Ecuador develops first FiTI Report in the Americas](https://fiti.global/ecuador-develops-first-fiti-report-in-the-americas) - Ecuador’s first FiTI Report covers 2022 – 2023 and marks an important milestone for the implementation of the FiTI Standard in the Americas.
- [Call for 2024 membership election to the FiTI association](https://fiti.global/call-for-2024-membership-election-to-the-fiti-association) - The Fisheries Transparency Initiative (FiTI) is expanding its membership and is looking for seven new members who are passionate about shaping the global agenda for transparency and multi-stakeholder participation in fisheries management. The FiTI is established as a collaborative effort among different stakeholders from governments, business, and civil society. Their diverse interests, positions, experiences, and
- [FiTI International Board delists Senegal from the Fisheries Transparency Initiative](https://fiti.global/fiti-international-board-delists-senegal-from-the-fisheries-transparency-initiative) - The government of Senegal has missed the first of two deadlines set by the FiTI's International Board to demonstrate Senegal’s commitment to implement the FiTI Standard. As a result, the FiTI International Board – the initiative’s global oversight body – has revoked Senegal’s status as a committed country, citing a lack of progress towards finalising
- [Latest FiTI TAKING STOCK transparency assessment provides unique insight into China’s fisheries](https://fiti.global/latest-fiti-taking-stock-transparency-assessment-provides-unique-insight-into-chinas-fisheries) - With the largest fishing fleet in the world – and as the biggest trader of seafood products – China is immensely important for global food & nutrition security and the sustainability of marine biodiversity. China also plays a critical role in the management of marine fisheries in many other countries, e.g. due to nation’s technical
- [FiTI begins outreach in Jamaica to enhance fisheries transparency across the Caribbean](https://fiti.global/fiti-begins-outreach-in-jamaica-to-enhance-fisheries-transparency-across-the-caribbean) - KINGSTON, 28 June. The FiTI international Secretariat, represented by FiTI Regional Coordinator for the Caribbean Tyann Henry, met with various government, civil society and business stakeholders to discuss the status of Jamaica’s fisheries sector and understand their existing governance challenges, while also promoting the associated benefits of Jamaica implementing the FiTI Standard. In recent years,
- [FiTI engages CPLP to enhance fisheries transparency in Lusophone countries](https://fiti.global/fiti-engages-cplp-to-enhance-fisheries-transparency-in-lusophone-countries) - LISBON, June 03. The FiTI International Secretariat met with the Executive Secretariat of Comunidade dos Países de Língua Portuguesa (CPLP) [The Community of Portuguese Language Countries] in Portugal to discuss opportunities to improve fisheries transparency in Lusophone countries. CPLP is an international collective of nine Portuguese-speaking member states dedicated to strengthening diplomatic ties, improving strategic
- [Angola signals strong interest in improving fisheries transparency through the FiTI](https://fiti.global/angola-signals-strong-interest-in-improving-fisheries-transparency-through-the-fiti) - LUANDA, June 27, 2024. The FiTI International Secretariat recently met with Angola’s Minister of Fisheries and Marine Resources Carmen dos Santos to introduce the Fisheries Transparency Initiative’s (FiTI) mission and objectives. During the meeting, Minister dos Santos expressed enthusiasm for the FiTI, declaring that Angola will join the initiative by the end of the year.
- [FiTI finds strong support in Cabo Verde during participation in 3rd Oceans Conference](https://fiti.global/fiti-finds-strong-support-in-cabo-verde-during-participation-in-3rd-oceans-conference) - SAL, June 7-8, 2024. The FiTI international Secretariat recently participated in Cabo Verde’s third Conference of the Ocean at the invitation of the President of the Republic of Cabo Verde – and Patron of the Decade of the Ocean – Dr José Maria Neves. The conference – opened by President Neves, the Resident Representative of
- [TAKING STOCK: FiTI initiates online transparency assessment of fisheries management information for Viet Nam](https://fiti.global/fiti-initiates-fisheriestransparency-assessment-for-vietnam) - In an effort to support national authorities and other interested stakeholders in Viet Nam enhancing public access to fisheries management information, the FiTI announced today the start of its ‘TAKING STOCK – Online Transparency of Fisheries Management Information’ assessment for the country’s marine fisheries sector. Located in South Asia on the eastern border of the
- [Comoros authorities signal intent to implement FiTI to enhance fisheries transparency](https://fiti.global/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 society. The workshop was part
- [Ghana joins FiTI!](https://fiti.global/ghana-joins-fiti) - The Republic of Ghana has announced today its commitment to join the Fisheries Transparency Initiative (FiTI). The official commitment letter was handed over by Hon. Mavis Hawa Koomson, Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture Development to the Chair of the FiTI International Board, Dr Valeria Merino, during a side event at the 36th session of the
- [Senegal must finalise the mandatory sign-up steps of the FiTI Standard or face delisting from the Fisheries Transparency Initiative (FiTI)](https://fiti.global/senegal-must-finalise-mandatory-sign-up-steps-or-face-delisting-from-the-fiti) - 5 July 2024. During its 25th meeting, the FiTI International Board – the global oversight body of the Fisheries Transparency Initiative (FiTI) – reviewed the lack of implementation progress in Senegal and issued a final request to the country’s national authorities to avoid delisting from the FiTI. Senegal initiated the process of joining the FiTI
- [Mauritania reviews implementation progress, prepares for second FiTI validation](https://fiti.global/mauritania-reviews-implementation-progress-prepares-for-second-fiti-validation) - NOUAKCHOTT, June 2-11. The FiTI International Secretariat recently conducted a mission to Mauritania to support the country’s National Multi-Stakeholder Group (MSG) as they prepare for the nation’s second independent validation regarding the country’s progress in implementing the FiTI Standard. Regular validations of implementing countries are an essential part of the FiTI process and serve as
- [tBrief #10 – Confidentiality of fisheries information: Are there legal limits to transparency?](https://fiti.global/tbrief-10-confidentiality-of-fisheries-information-are-there-legal-limits-to-transparency) - The argument that people have the right to information on how natural resource sectors are managed, such as fisheries, was established in Principle 10 of the Rio Declaration in 1992 and has since become a rallying cry for freedom of information advocates. The importance of public access to government information was later reiterated in the
- [FiTI initiates transparency assessment of Indonesian marine fisheries management](https://fiti.global/fiti-initiates-transparency-assessment-of-indonesian-marine-fisheries-management) - The Fisheries Transparency Initiative (FiTI), in partnership with the Indonesia Ocean Justice Initiative (IOJI), has begun its national transparency assessment of marine fisheries management in Indonesia to enhance local and global understanding on the levels of public access to fisheries information. The ‘TAKING STOCK – Online Transparency of Fisheries Management Information’ assessment will review 39
- [Stakeholders push for West African states to join FiTI at Regional Forum](https://fiti.global/stakeholders-push-for-west-african-states-to-join-fiti-at-regional-coastal-and-marine-forum) - BISSAU, April 23-25. The Fisheries Transparency Initiative’s (FiTI) International Secretariat recently attended the Regional Coastal and Marine Forum in Bissau, where FiTI Regional Coordinators presented on the benefits of transparency in marine fisheries management and the FiTI Standard and attendees advocated for coastal African states to join the FiTI. Sponsored by the Regional Partnership for
- [Support for the FiTI in Latin America compatible with Escazu Agreement](https://fiti.global/support-for-the-fiti-in-latin-america-compatible-with-escazu-agreement) - With commitments from the governments of Ecuador and Chile, the Fisheries Transparency Initiative (FiTI) continues to gain momentum in Latin America. This progress is critical not only for improving transparency and participation in fisheries management in the region, but also for the successful implementation of the Escazu Agreement. Many organisations have recognised a lack of
- [No sustainable fisheries without public access to information](https://fiti.global/no-sustainable-fisheries-without-public-access-to-information) - Marine fisheries are a critical resource that fulfil the economic, food security and nutrition needs of millions of people around the world. For millennia those who dedicated themselves to fishing for family consumption, recreational interest or as a commercial activity had no cause to worry about the sustainable management of this natural resource. Fish stocks
- [Seychelles’ latest FiTI Report shows benefits of making fisheries transparency ‘mainstream’](https://fiti.global/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 Report presents a comprehensive array
- [Countries point to FiTI as leaders advocate for transparent fisheries at Our Ocean Greece](https://fiti.global/countries-point-to-fiti-as-leaders-advocate-for-transparent-fisheries-at-our-ocean-greece) - ATHENS. Fisheries transparency was in the spotlight last month as leading authorities on ocean governance advocated for improving public access to fisheries management information at the Our Ocean Greece conference in Athens. Gathering 3,800 ocean leaders and officials from 119 countries, the Our Ocean Greece conference saw nonprofits and governments commit to taking 471 concrete
- [Support from FiTI, UNODC bolsters Ecuador’s progress towards first FiTI Report](https://fiti.global/support-from-fiti-unodc-bolsters-ecuadors-progress-towards-first-fiti-report) - Manta, 25-26 April. The FiTI International Secretariat recently travelled to Ecuador to attend the fifth meeting of the nation’s National Multi-Stakeholder Group (MSG) to support discussions on the first draft of the nation’s 2022 FiTI Report. Over 20 representatives from Ecuador’s fisheries sector attended the meeting, including members of industry, government, and civil society, and
- [FiTI promotes awareness of its Standard in Mozambique](https://fiti.global/fiti-promotes-awareness-of-standard-in-mozambique) - Maputo, 3-4 April 2024. The FiTI International Secretariat recently participated in a World-Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) workshop in Mozambique to review national progress on fisheries transparency and discuss how implementation of the FiTI Standard can support existing transparency efforts in the country. From 3-4 April 2024, the second edition of the Transparency Dialogue in the Fisheries Sector
- [Ireland and FiTI extend partnership to strengthen climate actions through transparent fisheries management in African SIDS](https://fiti.global/ireland-and-fiti-extend-partnership-to-strengthen-climate-actions-through-transparent-fisheries-management-in-african-sids) - 4 April 2024. The Embassy of Ireland in Tanzania and the Fisheries Transparency Initiative (FiTI) have agreed to continue their programme on "Strengthening climate actions through transparent fisheries management in African Small Island Developing States (SIDS)". This new phase of the programme will be implemented over three years (April 2024 to March 2027) with a
- [Chile joins FiTI!](https://fiti.global/chile-joins-fiti) - 17 April 2024. Chile has made history by becoming the first top ten fishing country1 to join the Fisheries Transparency Initiative (FiTI). Today, the Undersecretariat for Fisheries and Aquaculture of the Ministry of Economy, Development and Tourism announced Chile's public commitment to implement the FiTI Standard as part of the country’s Our Ocean 2024 ocean commitments.
- [FiTI promotes transparency, collaboration at Kenya National Tuna Fishery workshop](https://fiti.global/fiti-promotes-transparency-collaboration-at-kenya-national-tuna-fishery-workshop) - Mombasa, 27-28 February 2024. The FiTI International Secretariat recently participated in a series of meetings with stakeholders in Kenya to discuss the development of transparent and sustainable tuna fishery management in the country. During the visit, FiTI collaborated with several stakeholders and explored options to promote fisheries management transparency initiatives in Kenya. Currently, Kenya’s tuna
- [tBrief #09 – From transparency to participation: An elusive relationship?](https://fiti.global/tbrief-09-from-transparency-to-participation-an-elusive-relationship) - Intuitively, we understand that government transparency is a requirement for effective participation. But why is participation important for fisheries governance? And if transparency can improve participation, what kind of participation should we be aiming for? In our latest transparency brief (‘tBrief’), we attempt to answer these questions and unravel the sometimes vague and often elusive
- [Cabo Verde publishes first FiTI Report, prioritizing a transparent fisheries sector](https://fiti.global/cabo-verde-publishes-first-fiti-report-prioritizing-a-transparent-fisheries-sector) - PRAIA - Cabo Verde‘s Multi-stakeholder Group (MSG) has taken a critical step towards fisheries transparency this week, publishing their first FiTI Report and re-emphasising their commitment to improving governance within the marine fisheries sector. Although this new report provides public access to a range of previously unpublished information, it also highlights a diversity of challenges. Approved
- [Guinea nears completion of sign-up steps, affirming its commitment to implement the FiTI](https://fiti.global/guinea-nears-completion-of-sign-up-steps-affirming-its-commitment-to-implement-the-fiti) - Conakry, 17-27 January 2024. The FiTI International Secretariat recently participated in a series of meetings with stakeholders in the Republic of Guinea to support the country in finalising its FiTI application process and developing the first Action Plan of the Conseil National pour la Pêche, l’Aquaculture et l’Economie Maritime (CNPAEM), which assumes the functions of
- [Madagascar publishes first FiTI Report, demonstrating commitment to fisheries transparency](https://fiti.global/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 on December 15, 2023, comes
- [New reports on fisheries transparency in Mexico shows progress but also continuing challenges](https://fiti.global/new-reports-on-fisheries-transparency-in-mexico-shows-progress-but-also-highlights-some-setbacks) - Building on the TAKING STOCK assessment published by FiTI and Causa Natura in 2021, Causa Natura launched a new report that analysed whether fisheries management transparency in Mexico has improved or deteriorated. Launched during a virtual event with insights from Oceana, Smartfish, and ECOSUR, the report details the progress and challenges in fisheries transparency over
- [FiTI and People Powered collaborate on strengthening inclusive fisheries policy-making in Seychelles and Madagascar](https://fiti.global/fiti-and-peoplepowered-collaborate-inclusive-policymaking-in-fisheries) - The FiTI and People Powered - the Global Hub for Participatory Democracy - are collaborating on a pilot project to strengthen the link between transparency and stakeholder participation with the aim of developing a scalable global model that can be beneficial for other FiTI countries in the future. Public availability of information regarding the fisheries
- [FiTI office severely damaged by explosion, staff is safe](https://fiti.global/fiti-office-severely-damaged-by-explosion-staff-is-safe) - The FiTI would like to inform its members, partners and friends that while its headquarter offices in the Providence Industrial Area of Seychelles have been severely damaged by an explosion yesterday, all of its staff are safe and operations remain intact. The massive explosion happened just after 02:00 a.m. Seychelles time at a construction and
- [São Tomé and Príncipe becomes 6th FiTI Candidate Country](https://fiti.global/sao-tome-and-principe-becomes-6th-fiti-candidate-country) - The FiTI International Board is pleased to announce that São Tomé and Príncipe has been approved as the sixth FiTI Candidate Country globally. The country’s candidacy application was discussed and reviewed yesterday by the Board during its 22nd meeting. Dr Valeria Merino, Chair of FiTI’s International Board, stated in her official recognition letter to Mr
- [TAKING STOCK: FiTI initiates online transparency assessment of fisheries management information for China](https://fiti.global/taking-stock-fiti-initiates-online-transparency-assessment-of-fisheries-management-information-for-china) - The Fisheries Transparency Initiative (FiTI) has initiated today a TAKING STOCK assessment for China to strengthen global understanding of transparency in marine fisheries management. As the thirteenth country to undergo such an assessment, China will benefit from a complete review of publicly available information regarding the country’s marine fisheries sector based on the 12 thematic
- [Guinea tasks newly established National Council for Fisheries (CNPAEM) to act as country's FiTI National MSG](https://fiti.global/guinea-tasks-cnpaem-to-act-as-fiti-national-msg) - Conakry, 23-30 August 2023. The FiTI International Secretariat participated in a series of meetings with stakeholders in the Republic of Guinea to support the country in finalising its FiTI application process, in particular establishing its FiTI National Multi-Stakeholder Group (MSG). A key objective of this country mission was to discuss with stakeholders whether it is
- [FiTI joins new global alliance to counter nature crime](https://fiti.global/fiti-joins-global-alliance-to-counter-nature-crime) - 23 August 2023. The Fisheries Transparency Initiative (FiTI) announced today its founding membership in the Nature Crime Alliance, which was officially launched at an event at the Seventh Assembly of the Global Environment Facility (GEF). The Alliance is a new global, collaborative and coordinated effort to build bridges across disciplinary, geographic, and jurisdictional domains in
- [Germany supports FiTI through 5-year grant to enhance transparency in global fisheries management](https://fiti.global/germany-supports-fiti-through-5-year-grant) - The Government of the Federal Republic of Germany (represented by the Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development, BMZ) and the Fisheries Transparency Initiative (FiTI) will cooperate on the project "Sustainable marine fisheries through transparency and stakeholder participation". The project has a timeframe of 5 years (2024 – 2028) and a grant volume of up to
- [Non-governmental actors in African SIDS join forces through FiTI’s Community of Practice](https://fiti.global/non-governmental-actors-in-african-sids-join-forces-through-fitis-community-of-practice) - The FiTI has launched a new Community of Practice (CoP) to sensitise key non-governmental actors in all six African Small Island Developing States (SIDS) on the role of transparency in marine fisheries management. The CoP is financially supported by Irish Aid. Transparency has a particularly elevated importance for fisheries management in SIDS due to their
- [FiTI International Board elects three new civil society representatives](https://fiti.global/fiti-international-board-elects-three-new-civil-society-representatives) - 31 July 2023. The International Board of the Fisheries Transparency Initiative (FiTI) is extremely pleased to welcome three new Board Members: Ketakandriana (Ke) Rafitoson from Madagascar (nominated by Transparency Internacional (TI)), Umair Shahid from Pakistan (nominated by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF)), and Zacari (Zac) Edwards from the United Kingdom (nominated by the International
- [FiTI Working Group initiates process of reviewing the FiTI Standard](https://fiti.global/fiti-starts-review-process-of-fiti-standard) - The FiTI International Board, the initiative's global oversight body, has established a dedicated Working Group to oversee the review of the FiTI Standard and make a recommendation to the FiTI International Board on how to update it to a version 2.0. The FiTI Standard is the only internationally recognised framework that defines what information on
- [FiTI International Board reappoints Sven Biermann as Executive Director](https://fiti.global/fiti-international-board-reappoints-sven-biermann-as-executive-director) - The FiTI International Board – the global oversight body of the Fisheries Transparency Initiative (FiTI) – reappointed on the 29th of June 2023, Mr Sven Biermann as the Executive Director (ED) of the FiTI International Secretariat for a second term of four years, starting on the 1st of January, 2024. The FiTI International Board defines
- [FiTI holds transparency session with learners at Seychelles Maritime Academy](https://fiti.global/fiti-holds-transparency-session-with-learners-at-seychelles-maritime-academy) - On Friday, 16 June, the FiTI International Secretariat engaged with young students of the Seychelles Maritime Academy on the objectives of the FiTI and why transparency in fisheries management is of relevance to their studies and future careers. Two groups underwent the training session, namely a cohort of advanced learners in Fisheries Science and Technology
- [FiTI launches Progressive Improvement Tracker to monitor transparency progress](https://fiti.global/fiti-launches-progressive-improvement-tracker-to-monitor-transparency-progress) - The Fisheries Transparency Initiative (FiTI) launched today a new tool to monitor improvement recommendations made by National Multi-Stakeholder Groups (MSGs) to progressively enhance transparency in fisheries management in their countries. The FiTI is based on the principle that implementing countries do not need to have complete data for every transparency requirement of the FiTI Standard
- [On World Ocean Day, FiTI announces start of online transparency assessment for Chile](https://fiti.global/on-world-ocean-day-fiti-announces-start-of-online-transparency-assessment-for-chile) - Today, on World Ocean Day, the FiTI announced the start of its transparency assessment of publicly available marine fisheries information for Chile. As one of the leading fishing nations in the Americas, Chile becomes the sixth country in the region (and the 11th country globally) to undergo such a TAKING STOCK transparency assessments, after Peru,
- [tBrief #08 - Does size matter? The challenge of fisheries transparency in Small Island Developing States (SIDS)](https://fiti.global/tbrief-08-the-challenge-of-fisheries-transparency-in-sids) - Small Island Developing States (SIDS) are prominent custodians of our blue planet, owning vast areas of the ocean. This includes most of the world’s tropical coral reefs and some of the most productive fishing grounds. Transparency has therefore an elevated importance for fisheries management in these SIDS. But while SIDS receive increasing global attention -
- [tBrief #2 - Transparency of fisheries tenure: Incomplete, unreliable and misleading?](https://fiti.global/tbrief-02-transparency-of-fisheries-tenure-incomplete-unreliable-and-misleading) - Fisheries tenure systems – how and why governments allocate rights for fishing – are one of the most critical aspects of sustainable fisheries management. However, in many countries fisheries tenure systems are characterised by secrecy and confidentiality.As a result, people have a limited insights into how tenure systems work, who owns fishing rights, and how
- [tBrief #1 - Transparency in fisheries: not as clear as it seems](https://fiti.global/tbrief-01-transparency-in-fisheries-not-as-clear-as-it-seems) - Fisheries might have been slow to catch on to the transparency wave, but it is now widely accepted as being fundamental to sustainable fisheries management; yet, the subject is not straightforward at all. This so called “transparency Brief” (or tBrief for short) is the first in a series that will try to discuss this global
- [tBrief #4 - A 20-year struggle: Transparency in subsidies to the fisheries sector](https://fiti.global/tbrief-4-a-20-year-struggle-transparency-in-subsidies-to-the-fisheries-sector) - Subsidies have become one of the most controversial subjects in debates on fisheries reforms. Perhaps more than any other single factor, subsidies are seen as the source of a range of problems, such as overfishing, illegal fishing and unfair benefit-sharing. In 2001 members of the World Trade Organization (WTO) agreed on a mandate to develop
- [tBrief #05 - Corruption in fisheries: Transparency to the rescue?](https://fiti.global/tbrief-05-corruption-in-fisheries-transparency-to-the-rescue) - Corruption is a critical problem for many sectors. However, corruption in fisheries is given surprisingly limited attention in international debates on fisheries reforms. Fisheries can be portrayed as a highly lucrative and competitive sector, that is increasingly regulated, relies on third-party agents, has complex global value chains that span multiple authorities, countries and legal jurisdictions, and often
- [tBrief #3 – Fishing in the dark: Transparency of beneficial ownership](https://fiti.global/tbrief-03-fishing-in-the-dark-transparency-of-beneficial-ownership) - Beneficial ownership – that is, the natural person who ultimately owns or controls a business or transaction – is a topic that is grabbing global attention. The negative consequences of a lack of transparency regarding beneficial ownership are all too evident, with special implications for the fisheries sector.The complexity of the fisheries sector – characterised
- [tBrief #06 - Invisible, Undervalued and Underappreciated? Transparency for small-scale fisheries](https://fiti.global/tbrief-06-invisible-undervalued-and-underappreciated-transparency-for-small-scale-fisheries) - Government transparency matters for small-scale fisheries! Yet, research on small-scale fisheries, as well as on recreational fishing, has consistently found that official data tends to underestimate their scale and importance. This not only concerns catches but also their economic and social contributions. In many places fisheries have an important but underappreciated role in poverty alleviation and
- [tBrief #07 - Resisting the urge to index: The case against ranking fisheries transparency efforts](https://fiti.global/tbrief-07-resisting-the-urge-to-index-the-case-against-ranking-fisheries-transparency-efforts) - Quantitative analyses and country comparisons (e.g. in the form of an index) are an inevitable outcome of research on transparency and this can be a valid way to simplify information and support advocacy. But there are strong reasons, both practical and theoretical, for resisting the urge to produce indicators of transparency and then turn these
- [PRCM & FiTI join forces to promote fisheries transparency in West Africa](https://fiti.global/the-prcm-and-the-fiti-sign-a-partnership-to-jointly-promote-fisheries-transparency-in-west-africa) - CONAKRY – 27 October 2017. The FiTI International Secretariat and the West African Regional Marine and Coastal Conservation Programme (PRCM) formalised their cooperation in promoting more responsible and sustainable fisheries through enhanced transparency and participation in the West African coastal countries. Both organisations have been working together since 2016 to accompany the FiTI implementation in
- [FiTI conducts first country mission to Guinea-Bissau to explore interest in joining the FiTI](https://fiti.global/first-country-mission-to-guinea-bissau) - A joint country mission between the FiTI International Secretariat and its regional partner organisation ‘Regional Partnership for Coastal and Marine Conservation’ (PRCM) was conducted to Guinea-Bissau in January 2021 to explore with national stakeholders the possibility of the country increasing transparency in fisheries management by joining the FiTI. During this 1-week mission, the FiTI was
- [FiTI participates in transparency discussions on IUU fishing in Guinea-Bissau](https://fiti.global/fiti-participates-in-transparency-discussions-on-iuu-fishing-in-guinea-bissau) - 21 April 2023. The FiTI International Secretariat participated in a conference regarding Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing in Guinea-Bissau, organised by the country's Ministry of National Defense, Several senior representatives participated in this two day event, including the Minister of the National Defense and Combatants of the Homeland of Guinea-Bissau, the President of the National
- [Mauritania publishes 3rd annual FiTI Report, covering calendar year 2021](https://fiti.global/mauritania-publishes-3rd-annual-fiti-report-covering-calendar-year-2021) - 26 April 2023. The FiTI National Multi-Stakeholder Group (MSG) of Mauritania published today its third annual FiTI Report, covering information for calendar year 2021. Through this new FiTl Report, the National MSG continued strengthening the country's efforts to improve transparency and enables a better understanding of the current situation as well as the benefits and
- [Ghana not data deficient, but shows significant transparency deficits for its marine fisheries sector, new assessment shows](https://fiti.global/taking-stock-assessment-for-ghana) - 26 April 2023. In its latest TAKING STOCK transparency assessment, the Fisheries Transparency Initiative (FiTI) evaluated the amount of fisheries information that national authorities in Ghana make publicly available via government websites. Based on the requirements of the FiTI Standard, this assessment reviewed transparency across 12 thematic areas of marine fisheries management, evaluating whether government
- [FiTI International Board sees 'meaningful progress' of FiTI implementation in Mauritania](https://fiti.global/international-board-sees-meaningful-progress-of-fiti-implementation-in-mauritania) - 14 April 2023. As part of the country's first validation, the FiTI International Board determined that Mauritania has made ‘meaningful progress’ in implementing the FiTI Standard during December 2018 until March 2022. The Board congratulates Mauritania for this achievement, which demonstrates that significant aspects of the validation requirements have been fulfilled. The FiTI ensures that
- [Fisheries transparency on the agenda of SWIO countries as regional workshop gathers governments, businesses and civil society in Seychelles](https://fiti.global/fisheries-transparency-on-the-agenda-of-swio-countries) - 29-30 March 2023. Fisheries practitioners from the South-West Indian Ocean (SWIO) Region gathered in Seychelles to attend a two-day regional workshop aimed at enhancing awareness of the importance of transparency for sustainable fisheries management. The workshop, entitled ‘Promoting Transparency for Sustainable Marine Fisheries through Collective Actions in the South-West Indian Ocean (SWIO) Region’, was held
- [National workshop focuses on utilising fisheries transparency to support participatory governance](https://fiti.global/utilising-fisheriestransparency-to-support-participatory-governance) - 28 March. Fisheries stakeholders in Seychelles gathered today for a national workshop aimed at identifying mechanisms to move the Indian Ocean archipelago from increased public availability of fisheries information towards greater participatory governance of the sector. The workshop was split into a morning session focused on large-scale fisheries and an afternoon session focused on artisanal/semi-industrial
- [FiTI initiates online transparency assessment of fisheries management information for Ghana](https://fiti.global/fiti-initiates-online-transparency-assessment-of-fisheries-management-information-for-ghana) - In order to support Ghana in starting a transformative journey in enhancing the availability and comprehensibility of fisheries management information, the FiTI announced today the start of its ‘TAKING STOCK – Online Transparency of Fisheries Management Information’ assessment for the country’s marine fisheries sector. Marine fisheries is of critical importance to Ghana, fulfilling the country’s
- [FiTI advocates for greater transparency in fisheries management at Our Ocean 2023](https://fiti.global/fiti-takes-stage-at-ooc-2023-panama) - The Fisheries Transparency Initiative (FiTI) was invited to participate in the Our Ocean 2023 Conference, hosted by the Panamanian government. The FiTI Chair, Dr Valeria Merino, noted that throughout the event, speakers and participants from all sectors agreed that collecting, using, and sharing data is indispensable to ensure the future sustainability of marine fisheries. Most
- [Moore Foundation and FiTI continue collaboration to strengthen transparency in fisheries management in Latin America and Africa](https://fiti.global/moore-foundation-and-fiti-continue-collaboration-fisheries-transparency) - Victoria, 3 January 2022. The Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation and the FiTI signed today a 3-year grant (January 2022 - December 2024) to increase the public availability of fisheries management information and to promote an enabling environment that demands, understands, utilizes and incentivizes online government transparency. The grant recognises that while fisheries might have
- [TAKING STOCK assessment identifies gaps in fisheries transparency for Panama, shows need to implement the FiTI](https://fiti.global/taking-stock-assessment-for-panama) - 02 March 2023. In its latest TAKING STOCK assessment of government transparency in marine fisheries, the Fisheries Transparency Initiative (FiTI) evaluated the information that Panamanian national authorities make available to the public via government websites. The results clearly demonstrate the country’s modest performance; while certain information is published, the majority of what is required for
- [Seychelles publishes 2021 FiTI Report](https://fiti.global/seychelles-publishes-2021-fiti-report) - 28 February 2023. Seychelles has today published its third annual FiTI Report, covering information for the calendar year 2021 and offering interested national and international stakeholders another important means to understand the current state of the country’s marine fisheries sector. The 2021 FiTI Report summarises a wide range of information from large- and small-scale catch
- [United States among top nations regarding transparency of fisheries management, new TAKING STOCK assessment shows](https://fiti.global/taking-stock-assessment-for-united-states) - 28 February 2023. In its latest TAKING STOCK transparency assessment, the Fisheries Transparency Initiative (FiTI) evaluated the amount of fisheries information that national authorities in the United States (US) make publicly available via government websites. The assessment shows that the US fisheries sector is characterised by very high levels of public access to information, making
- [First validation of Seychelles shows ‘meaningful progress’ in implementing the FiTI Standard](https://fiti.global/validation-of-seychelles-shows-meaningful-progress-in-implementing-fiti-standard) - 22 February 2023. The FiTI International Board has recognised Seychelles’ efforts to implement the FiTI Standard with a score of ‘meaningful progress’ in the first validation of the Indian Ocean archipelago. In its final Compliance Statement, which was published today, the Board congratulated Seychelles for this achievement, which demonstrates that significant aspects of the validation
- [TAKING STOCK: FiTI initiates its online transparency assessment of fisheries management information for the United States](https://fiti.global/taking-stock-online-transparency-assessment-for-usa) - The Fisheries Transparency Initiative (FiTI) announced today the start of its assessment of publicly available marine fisheries information in the United States of America, as part of its global efforts to deepen public understanding of how different governments around the world approach transparency in fisheries management. With one of the world's largest exclusive economic zones,
- [Cabo Verde becomes 5th FiTI Candidate Country](https://fiti.global/cabo-verde-becomes-5th-fiti-candidate-country) - The FiTI International Board is pleased to announce that Cabo Verde has been approved as the fifth FiTI Candidate Country globally, and the second in the West Africa. The country’s Candidacy Application was discussed and reviewed by the Board during its 20th meeting on 16 February 2023. Dr Valeria Merino, Chair of FiTI’s International Board, stated in
- [Ecuador promotes fisheries transparency during 11th SPRFMO Commission Meeting](https://fiti.global/ecuador-promotes-fisheries-transparency-during-sprfmo-meeting) - This Tuesday, 14 February 2023, the multi-stakeholder forum "Transparency for sustainable fisheries management: The FiTI experience in Ecuador" was held during the 11th Commission Meeting of the South Pacific Regional Fisheries Management Organisation (COMM11) in Manta, Ecuador. The forum was organised by Ecuador's Vice-Ministry of Aquaculture and Fisheries, the Fisheries Transparency Initiative (FiTI) and the
- [FiTI signs partnership agreement with the Danny Faure Foundation](https://fiti.global/fiti-signs-partnership-agreement-with-danny-faure-foundation) - 2 February 2023, Victoria/Seychelles. Today, the Fisheries Transparency Initiative (FiTI) signed a partnership agreement with the Danny Faure Foundation (DFF), as part of a shared vision to promote sustainable marine fisheries in the Indian Ocean through transparency and collective action. The agreement will see the two organisations collaborate to enhance public knowledge and informed debates
- [TAKING STOCK assessment for São Tomé and Príncipe shows need to implement the FiTI](https://fiti.global/taking-stock-assessment-for-sao-tome-and-principe) - 21 December 2022. The FiTI's most recent TAKING STOCK assessment of online transparency of marine fisheries shows clearly the need for national authorities in São Tomé and Príncipe to significantly improve public access to fisheries management information. The government's announcement in early 2022 to join the FiTI can serve as first tangible step to do
- [Ecuador includes commitment to the FiTI in latest OGP National Action Plan](https://fiti.global/ecuador-includes-fiti-commitment-in-ogp-nap) - Quito, Ecuador - The Ecuadorian Government has announced its commitment to implement further activities of the Fisheries Transparency Initiative (FiTI) as part of the country’s 2nd National Action Plan under the Open Government Partnership (OGP). Ecuador becomes the first OGP country in the Americas to anchor its commitment to fisheries transparency within its wider efforts
- [FiTI International Board elects seven new members for 2023-2025 term](https://fiti.global/fiti-international-board-elects-seven-new-members-for-2023-2025-term) - 9 January 2023. The International Board of the Fisheries Transparency Initiative (FiTI) is extremely pleased to welcome seven new members to the FiTI association: Mr Andres ARENS, Mr Roy CLARISSE, Mr Joacim JOHANNESON, Mr Tony LAZAZZARA, Ms Maisie PIGEON, Mr Dawda Foday SAINE, and Ms Annie TOURETTE. The International Board is the global supervisory body
- [TAKING STOCK assessment identifies gaps in online transparency for Mauritius, makes recommendations for improvement](https://fiti.global/taking-stock-assessment-of-mauritius) - 15 December 2022. In its latest TAKING STOCK assessment of online transparency of global fisheries, the Fisheries Transparency Initiative (FiTI) investigated the information that Mauritian national authorities make available to the public via government websites. Based on the requirements of the FiTI Standard, the assessment reviewed information across 12 thematic areas, looking at whether it
- [Cabo Verde formalises its FiTI National Multi-Stakeholder Group](https://fiti.global/cabo-verde-formalises-fiti-national-msg) - On 30 November 2022, the Government of Cabo Verde, through Decree No. 57/2022 of the Minister of the Sea, formalised the establishment of the country's FiTI National Multi-Stakeholder (MSG) Group. With 15 seats on Cabo Verde’s FiTI National MSG in total, which are equally divided between government bodies, the business sector, and civil society organisations, the
- [Madagascar becomes third FiTI Candidate Country!](https://fiti.global/madagascar-becomes-third-fiti-candidate-country) - Madagascar has been accepted into the FiTI as an official Candidate Country, making it the third country globally to be granted this status after Mauritania in 2018 and Seychelles in 2020. The FiTI International Board debated and approved Madagascar’s candidate application on 5 December 2022 during its 19th Board meeting. The application was submitted to
- [Ecuador becomes first FiTI Candidate Country in the Americas](https://fiti.global/ecuador-becomes-first-fiti-candidate-country-in-americas) - The FiTI International Board is pleased to announce that Ecuador has been approved as the fourth FiTI Candidate Country globally, and the first in the Americas. The country’s Candidacy Application was discussed and reviewed by the FiTI Board, which noted that Ecuador had been the fastest country to complete the process from the commitment to
- [Guinea commits to implement the FiTI!](https://fiti.global/guinea-commits-to-implement-the-fiti) - The government of Guinea has announced its public commitment to implement the Fisheries Transparency Initiative (FiTI). Guinea joins Mauritania, Seychelles, Senegal, Cabo Verde, Madagascar, São Tomé and Príncipe, and Ecuador in increasing transparency in its fisheries management through the FiTI Standard. The country’s commitment was conveyed via an official letter by Her Excellency Charlotte Daffe,
- [Seychelles removes confidentiality clause from renegotiated fishing agreements to comply with FiTI Standard](https://fiti.global/seychelles-removes-confidentiality-clause-from-fishing-agreements) - Two foreign fishing access agreements recently renewed by the government of Seychelles and two Taiwanese private associations have had their non-disclosure clauses removed, in a boon for transparency efforts in the Indian Ocean archipelago. The three-year agreements, one signed with the Taiwan Deep Sea Tuna Longline Boatowners and Exporters Association (TTA), and the other with
- [Results of TAKING STOCK assessment of Comoros underline challenges of transparency in fisheries management facing SIDS](https://fiti.global/taking-stock-assessment-of-comoros) - The FiTI International Secretariat today published the findings of its 2022 TAKING STOCK assessment of Comoros, taking a deep dive into the types and quality of fisheries information that national authorities in the Indian Ocean archipelago are publishing on government websites. The TAKING STOCK assessment considers the requirements of the FiTI Standard, the only internationally-recognised
- [Results of TAKING STOCK assessment: Government transparency of Ecuador's marine fisheries](https://fiti.global/taking-stock-assessment-of-ecuador) - 11 November 11, 2022. How transparent is Ecuador's marine fisheries sector? We answered this question today by publishing the findings of our TAKING STOCK assessment, evaluating the level of information that Ecuador's national authorities publish on government websites regarding the country's marine fisheries sector. Conducted in collaboration with Conservation International Ecuador, the assessment examined public
- [FiTI discusses preliminary TAKING STOCK results with stakeholders in Comoros](https://fiti.global/fiti-discusses-preliminary-taking-stock-results-in-comoros) - The FiTI International Secretariat conducted a four-day country mission to Grande Comore, Comoros, from 24th to 27th October, to present the preliminary findings of the TAKING STOCK assessment of the Indian Ocean archipelago to the country’s central government. Due for launch on 21 November, the TAKING STOCK assessment evaluates the level of fisheries management information
- [FiTI conducts fact-finding mission to Guinea to explore opportunities to revitalise FiTI implementation](https://fiti.global/fiti-conducts-fact-finding-mission-to-guinea) - Conakry, 1 and 2 November 2022. The FiTI International Secretariat participated in a multi-stakeholder workshop to inform and sensitise national authorities, professionals and civil society on the importance of transparency in fisheries management in Guinea and to explore the prospect of revitalising the country's commitment to implement the FiTI. The workshop, which was organised by
- [FiTI visits Chile and participates in the 3rd Latin American Fisheries and Aquaculture Summit](https://fiti.global/fiti-visits-chile-and-participates-in-the-3rd-latin-american-fisheries-and-aquaculture-summit) - The International Secretariat of the Fisheries Transparency Initiative (FiTI) visited Chile during October to participate in the 3rd Latin American Fisheries and Aquaculture Summit, which was organized by the Mexican Council for the Promotion of Fishery and Aquaculture Products (COMEPESCA) and the National Fisheries Society of Chile (SONAPESCA). The event was attended by more than
- [FiTI International Board urges national authorities in Senegal to complete FiTI sign-up steps](https://fiti.global/fiti-international-board-urges-senegal-authorities-to-complete-signupsteps) - During its 18th meeting, the FiTI International Board – the global oversight body of the Fisheries Transparency Initiative (FiTI) – voiced its concerns about the lack of progress of Senegal to become a FiTI Candidate country and urged national authorities to complete the remaining sign-up steps, after a considerable period of inaction. Senegal initiated the process
- [Small-scale fishers in Madagascar learn about transparency in fisheries management](https://fiti.global/ssf-madagascar-learn-about-transparency-fisheriesmanagement) - A series of national workshops held along the west coast of Madagascar over September and early October saw a variety of small-scale fishing communities sensitised on the value of fisheries transparency for their livelihoods. The workshops, delivered by FiTI’s national implementation partner Blue Ventures, were held in Toilara and Morombe (south-west), Mahajanga and Ambanja (north-west)
- [Fisheries stakeholders in Cabo Verde discuss setup of FiTI National Multi-Stakeholder Group](https://fiti.global/stakeholders-caboverde-discuss-setup-of-fiti-msg) - Mindelo, 12 October 2022. Stakeholders in Cabo Verde gathered today to discuss the next steps for the country to become a recognised FiTI Candidate country, in accordance with the FiTI Standard. Cabo Verde's Minister of the Sea, Mr Abraão Vicente, presided over the opening ceremony of this multi-stakeholder workshop, conducted at the Instituto do Mar
- [Interview with Nicole Franz, FAO: ‘The International Year for Artisanal Fisheries and Aquaculture: Opportunities to increase transparency for small-scale fisheries’](https://fiti.global/interview-with-nicole-franz-fao-iyafa2022) - Small in scale, big in value. Today marks the launch of the International Year of Artisanal Fisheries and Aquaculture 2022 (IYAFA2022). On this occasion, our Technicial Advisor, Andre Standing, sat together with Nicole Franz from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) for a quick interview. Andre Standing [AS]: Next year will
- [“It is not just politically correct to want transparency, it is politically smart”](https://fiti.global/transparency-not-just-politically-correct-but-politically-smart) - The FiTI International Secretariat [FiTI] sat down with Seychelles’ Minister for Fisheries and Blue Economy, Jean-Francois Ferrari [JFF] to speak about the role of Seychelles in promoting transparency among other African countries and Small Island Developing States, including their engagement with regional fisheries management organizations, such as the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission. [FiTI]: Many thanks
- [Madagascar formalises its FiTI National Multi-Stakeholder Group](https://fiti.global/madagascar-formalises-its-fiti-national-msg) - Antananarivo, 14 September 2022. Today, the FiTI National Multi-Stakeholder Group (MSG) for Madagascar was officially formalised in a workshop held at the Carlton Hotel, Antananarivo. The workshop, which was attended by roughly 40 participants, saw the members of the FiTI National MSG trained on their roles and responsibilities and engage in lengthy discussions on the
- [Key stakeholders in Madagascar sensitised on benefits of FiTI implementation](https://fiti.global/key-stakeholders-in-madagascar-sensitised-on-benefits-of-fiti-implementation) - Last week, the FiTI International Secretariat conducted a four-day country mission to Madagascar, principally to deliver two workshops to key national stakeholders on the benefits the country’s implementation of the FiTI holds for their respective roles. Mr. Sven Biermann, Executive Director, and Mr. Will May, Regional Coordinator for the Western Indian Ocean, led the half-day
- [Ecuador launches its FiTI National Multi-Stakeholder Group, the first in Latin America](https://fiti.global/ecuador-launches-its-fiti-national-multi-stakeholder-group) - Manta, 30 September 2022. Representatives of public sector institutions, the commercial fishing sector (industrial and artisanal) and civil society met today to launch the National Multi-Stakeholder Group (MSG) of the FiTI in Ecuador. This launch was led by the Ministry of Production, Foreign Trade, Investment and Fisheries (MPCEIP), through the Vice-Ministry of Aquaculture and Fisheries
- [Call for 2022 membership election to the FiTI association](https://fiti.global/call-for-2022-membership-election-to-the-fiti-association) - The Fisheries Transparency Initiative (FiTI) is expanding its membership and is looking for 12 new members who are passionate about shaping the global agenda for transparency and multi-stakeholder participation in fisheries management. The FiTI is established as a collaborative effort among different stakeholders from governments, business, and civil society. Their diverse interests, positions, experiences, and
- [TAKING STOCK: FiTI initiates its online transparency assessment of fisheries management information for Panama](https://fiti.global/fiti-initiates-online-transparency-assessment-of-fisheries-for-panama) - As part of its global efforts to deepen public understanding of how different governments around the world approach transparency in fisheries management, the FiTI announced today the start of its assessment of publicly available marine fisheries information in Panama. Serving as a bridge between the Pacific and the Atlantic ocean, and with an exclusive economic
- ["Nobody can say Seychelles’ fisheries are too difficult to understand"](https://fiti.global/nobody-can-say-seychelles-fisheries-are-too-difficult) - Victoria - 9 August 2022. Today, the Fisheries Transparency Initiative (FiTI) met with Minister of Fisheries and Blue Economy, Mr. Jean-François Ferrari, to present a newly-designed copy of the Seychelles’ 2020 FiTI Report. Over the recent months, the FiTI International Secretariat has been working with a designer to produce a FiTI Report template for use
- [Public debate gathers fisheries stakeholders to discuss future of the sector in Seychelles](https://fiti.global/public-debate-gathers-fisheries-stakeholders-to-discuss-future-of-the-sector-in-seychelles) - On Monday, 18 July, the French Embassy in Seychelles – with the support of the Fisheries Transparency Initiative (FiTI) and the Institut de Recherche pour le Développement (IRD) – organised a public debate on the future of Seychelles’ fisheries sector. The debate, held to commemorate Seychelles’ Blue Economy Day on 17 July, gathered around 50
- [Results of TAKING STOCK assessment: Government transparency in marine fisheries of Mexico](https://fiti.global/taking-stock-assessment-of-mexico) - 06 July 2022. Today, the Fisheries Transparency Initiative (FiTI) launched the results of its TAKING STOCK assessment on Mexico’s marine fisheries sector, as part of a series of national studies of government transparency in global fisheries management set to be published over the coming years. These assessments are designed to deepen public understanding of how
- [FiTI International Board elects two new members and re-elects FiTI Chair for second term](https://fiti.global/fiti-international-board-elects-two-new-members-and-re-elects-fiti-chair-for-second-term) - 23 May 2022. The International Board of the Fisheries Transparency Initiative (FiTI) is extremely pleased to welcome two new members to the FiTI association: Dr. Annika MACKENSEN and Alfredo SFEIR. Furthermore, Dr Valeria MERINO was re-elected as the Chair of the FiTI International Board for a second term (January 2023 until December 2025). The International
- [Small-scale fisheries organisations call on governments to be transparent and accountable in fisheries management](https://fiti.global/ssf-call-on-governments-to-be-transparent-and-accountable-in-fisheriesmanagement) - 8 June 2022. On the occasion of the World Oceans Day, several small-scale fishers organisations from Africa (CAOPA, CANCO, FPAOI), the Pacific (LMMA), South (CONAPACH) and Central America (RAMPR), and Europe (LIFE, Aktea) call on governments and their partners to build resilient small-scale fishing communities by developing national strategic plans to implement the following actions
- [Presentation of law proposal to promote fisheries transparency in Peru](https://fiti.global/law-proposal-to-promote-fisheries-transparency-in-peru) - Lima, 10 May 2022. Today, multiple actors from Peru's congress, the country's fisheries sector, as well as representatives from civil society and academia, met at a dialogue workshop in Peru’s capital, convened by the Office of Congressman Arturo Alegría. As part of this workshop, Congressman Alegría presented Bill proposal No. 1477/2021-2022-CR, which aims to promote
- [FiTI International Secretariat conducts country mission to São Tomé and Príncipe to advance FiTI implementation process](https://fiti.global/fiti-conducts-mission-to-stp-to-advance-implementation-process) - From 5 to 13 March, 2022, the FiTI International Secretariat conducted a mission to the island nation in collaboration with its national implementation partner - the non-governmental organisation MARAPA - to inform and sensitize national authorities, professionals and civil society representatives regarding the sign-up-steps and the transparency requirements of the FiTI Standard, as well as
- [Madagascar officially launches national multi-stakeholder process at FiTI workshop](https://fiti.global/madagascar-fiti-national-workshop) - Antananarivo, 3 May 2022. Today, the government of Madagascar officially launched its national FiTI implementation process during a one-day multi-stakeholder workshop held in the capital Antananarivo. The workshop was attended by around 85 participants, including officials from the Madagascan government, private sector (including both industrial and small-scale representatives), and civil society sector, in addition to
- [Latin America's first TAKING STOCK assessment: Government transparency in the marine fisheries of Peru](https://fiti.global/taking-stock-assessment-of-peru) - Lima, 27 April 2022. Today, the Fisheries Transparency Initiative (FiTI) launched the findings of its first TAKING STOCK assessment for the Latin American region, evaluating public access to marine fisheries management information in Peru. Conducted in collaboration with WWF Peru, the assessment examines the level of information that Peru’s national authorities publish on government websites
- [Without transparency, there cannot be sustainable fishing](https://fiti.global/without-transparency-there-cannot-be-sustainable-fishing) - By Valeria Merino. Everyone is talking about sustainability in fisheries. Many worried, with good reason, that in our lifetime we might lose most marine fisheries. Most importantly, we must prevent the collapse of the marine ecosystem with its devastating effects on the planet and our own survival as species. As Peter Thomson, the United Nations
- [Mauritania releases 2nd FiTI Report, boosting access to fisheries information for calendar years 2019 and 2020](https://fiti.global/mauritania-releases-2nd-fiti-report) - 22 April 2022. Mauritania today published its second annual report to the Fisheries Transparency Initiative (FiTI), in another significant step strengthening the country's efforts to improve transparency in fisheries management. The report covers information for calendar years 2019 and 2020, as well as all twelve transparency requirements of the FiTI Standard. During a national press
- [TAKING STOCK: FiTI initiates online transparency assessment of fisheries management information for Mauritius](https://fiti.global/taking-stock-online-transparency-assessment-for-mauritius) - The Fisheries Transparency Initiative (FiTI) announced today the start of its transparency assessment of publicly available marine fisheries information in Mauritius, with the goal of strengthening national and regional understanding and appreciation of the sector’s contributions. An island state located off the eastern coast of the African continent, Mauritius possesses one of the largest marine
- [FiTI launches new video series #KnowYourFisheries](https://fiti.global/fiti-launches-new-video-series-knowyourfisheries) - Marine fisheries management is an inherently complex topic, but this complexity is often aggravated by information being presented through highly technical reports or formats, making it difficult for the layperson to locate, interpret and draw conclusions from. This is a challenge for many transparency efforts in marine fisheries, including ours, which seeks to stimulate public
- [Transparency and implementation mechanisms to support fish subsidies and non-tariff measures (NTMs) reform](https://fiti.global/transparency-and-implementation-mechanism-subsidies-and-ntm) - By Philippe Michaud. Seychelles is a country, which depends enormously on fisheries. Fisheries, especially tuna fisheries, is one of the 2 pillars of the Seychelles economy. The other is tourism. This is an important reason why we have to follow closely what is happening concerning subsidies and non-tariff measures. One of the particular challenges posed
- [Diaries of the Ocean and the FiTI partner to increase transparency in fisheries management in Lebanon](https://fiti.global/diaries-of-the-ocean-and-the-fiti-partner-to-increase-transparency-in-fisheries-management-in-lebanon) - BEIRUT/VICTORIA - 28 May 2021. The Fisheries Transparency Initiative (FiTI) and the Lebanon-based non-governmental organization Diaries of the Ocean (DotO) announced today their partnership to enhance the public availability, credibility and comprehensibility of fisheries management information in the Middle Eastern coastal state. Originating as a Facebook page in 2017 for marine biologists to express their
- [INTERVIEW – Trust is transforming European fisheries management](https://fiti.global/interview-trust-is-transforming-european-fisheries-management) - European fisheries show how better trust between the stakeholders can improve the management of fisheries, Javier Garat, CEPESCA's Secretary-General (the Spanish Confederation of Fisheries), highlighting the potential of the Fisheries Transparency Initiative (FiTI). In an interview soon after FiTI’s second International Advisory Group meeting, which took place at the UN’s FAO headquarters in Rome, Javier
- [Why African small-scale fisheries actors support the FiTI](https://fiti.global/why-african-small-scale-fisheries-actors-support-the-fiti) - BERLIN – 8 June. Enhancing transparency and participation in small-scale fisheries governance forms an essential part of the global efforts of the FiTI to achieve a more sustainable management of marine fisheries. In that sense, the FiTI supports existing international instruments, such as the FAO Voluntary Guidelines for Securing Sustainable Small-Scale Fisheries in the Context
- [CAOPA and LMMA International make clear recommendations to increase fisheries transparency at OACPS meeting](https://fiti.global/caopa-lmma-transparency-oacps) - 05 April 2022. The African Confederation of Artisanal Fisheries Professional Organisations (CAOPA) and the grassroots network LMMA International called on member states of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) to increase their efforts in increasing transparency in fisheries management. At the 7th meeting of OACPS Ministers in charge of Fisheries and Aquaculture,
- [FPAOI calls on Mauritius and Comoros to join the FiTI](https://fiti.global/fpaoi-calls-on-mauritius-and-comoros-to-join-the-fiti) - The Federation of Artisanal Fishers of the Indian Ocean (FPAOI) has called on Mauritius and Comoros to commit to the Fisheries Transparency Initiative (FiTI), joining a growing movement towards transparent fisheries management in the Western Indian Ocean region. In a position paper published by its Executive Committee on 30 March, the FPAOI acknowledged the importance
- [Launch of world’s first TAKING STOCK assessment: Government transparency in marine fisheries of Bangladesh  ](https://fiti.global/taking-stock-assessment-of-bangladesh) - 30 March 2022. Today, the Fisheries Transparency Initiative (FiTI) has launched the findings of its inaugural TAKING STOCK assessment, which focuses on Bangladesh and stands as the first in a series of national studies of government transparency in global marine fisheries set to be published over the coming years. The FiTI’s TAKING STOCK programme is
- [‘TAKING STOCK - Online Transparency of Fisheries Management Information’ assessments in Latin America](https://fiti.global/launch-of-new-taking-stock-public-disclosure-of-fisheries-management-information-assessment-in-latin-america) - The FiTI has announced that it will support fisheries authorities in Mexico, Ecuador and Peru in their transparency efforts by conducting a comprehensive baseline assessment of the level of public information available on their marine fisheries sectors. Since January 2020, the Fisheries Transparency Initiative (FiTI) has been making significant efforts to promote transparency in fisheries
- [FiTI initiates online transparency assessment of fisheries management information for Bangladesh](https://fiti.global/fiti-launches-online-transparency-assessment-of-fisheries-management-information-for-bangladesh) - As part of efforts to support the Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock in Bangladesh with a solid understanding of the types of information published in the public domain (i.e. government websites) and where enhancement opportunities exist, the FiTI has started its ‘TAKING STOCK – Online Transparency of Fisheries Management Information’ assessment in Bangladesh. Fisheries are a
- [TAKING STOCK: FiTI initiates online transparency assessment of fisheries management information for Comoros](https://fiti.global/fiti-launches-online-transparency-assessment-of-fisheries-management-information-for-comoros) - 6 October 2021. The Fisheries Transparency Initiative (FiTI) announced today the start of its TAKING STOCK assessment for Comoros. As part of wider efforts to promote transparency in fisheries management across the Western Indian Ocean region, over the coming months the FiTI will conduct a comprehensive review of the type of information on Comoros’ fisheries
- [TAKING STOCK: FiTI initiates online transparency assessment of fisheries management information for São Tomé and Príncipe](https://fiti.global/taking-stock-fiti-launches-online-transparency-assessment-of-fisheries-management-information-for-sao-tome-and-principe) - 01 February 2022. Following the country's public commitment to join the FiTI in early January 2022, the FiTI International Secretariat announced today the start of its TAKING STOCK assessment for São Tomé and Príncipe. This comprehensive review of the type of information that is published on national government websites will provide a credible benchmark to
- [Ecuador joins FiTI!](https://fiti.global/ecuador-joins-fiti) - 11 March 2022. Ecuador sets a new precedent by becoming the first country in Latin America to join the Fisheries Transparency Initiative (FiTI). This public commitment was announced today by the Vice-Minister of Aquaculture and Fisheries, Andrés Arens J.D., at an event organized by the Ecuadorian Government in the city of Manta. The country's commitment
- [Cabo Verde joins FiTI!](https://fiti.global/cape-verde-joins-fiti) - Mindelo, 12 February 2020 - The Minister of Maritime Economy, Dr. Paulo Lima Veiga, with the due authorization of the Council of Ministers, declared today Cabo Verde's unequivocally commitment to the Fisheries Transparency Initiative (FiTI). "It is a complex challenge for Cape Verde to ensure that fishing and fish trade contribute to the income, decent
- [Madagascar joins FiTI!](https://fiti.global/madagascar-joins-fiti) - 30 September 2021 – In another milestone for global transparency efforts in marine fisheries management, the government of Madagascar has declared its public commitment to join the Fisheries Transparency Initiative (FiTI). The country's commitment was conveyed via an official letter sent by Paubert Mahatante, Madagascar’s Minister for Fisheries and Blue Economy, to Dr Valeria Merino,
- [São Tomé and Príncipe joins FiTI!](https://fiti.global/saotomeandprincipe-joins-fiti) - 11 January 2022. São Tomé and Príncipe announced today its public commitment to join the Fisheries Transparency Initiative (FiTI). The country becomes the sixth country to increase transparency in its fisheries management through the FiTI Standard, following Mauritania, Seychelles, Senegal, Cabo Verde and Madagascar. The country’s commitment was conveyed via an official letter by His
- [Open Government Partnership joins International Board of FiTI](https://fiti.global/open-government-partnership-joins-international-board-of-fiti) - In order to promote access to information and public participation in marine fisheries, as well as wider open government reforms, the Open Government Partnership (OGP) and the Fisheries Transparency Initiative (FiTI) agreed on intensifying their existing collaboration. This includes, inter alia, that the Open Government Partnership, represented by Mr Theo Chiviru, OGP Regional Lead for
- [FiTI participates in workshop with senior officials of Senegal's Ministry of Fisheries and Maritime Economy](https://fiti.global/fiti-participates-in-workshop-with-senior-officials-of-senegals-ministry-of-fisheries-and-maritime-economy) - Dakar, February 3, 2022. - As part of the Fisheries Governance in Senegal (GPS) project, an awareness and experience sharing workshop on transparency in fisheries management was organized by the Regional Partnership for Coastal and Marine Conservation (PRCM), the Directorate for Fisheries Protection and Surveillance (DPSP) within the Ministry of Fisheries and Maritime Economy, and
- [Vacancy: Communications Officer for Latin America](https://fiti.global/vacancy-communications-officer-for-latin-america) - The International Secretariat of the Fisheries Transparency Initiative (FiTI) is looking for a Communications Officer to develop and implement communication strategies and campaigns related to FiTI implementations in Latin America. This vacancy is a unique opportunity to play a leading role in supporting the growth of the FiTI in Latin America and to contribute to
- [Meeting with Mauritian officials indicates interest in joining FiTI](https://fiti.global/meeting-with-mauritian-officials-indicate-interest-in-joining-fiti) - 8 February 2022. The International Secretariat of the Fisheries Transparency Initiative (FiTI) met with a delegation from the Mauritian Ministry of Blue Economy, Marine Resources, Fisheries and Shipping to discuss the value of transparency in achieving sustainable fisheries management in Mauritius and the wider Indian Ocean region. Hon. Minister Sudheer Maudhoo led the Mauritian delegation,
- [Seychelles launches 1st FiTI Report ever!](https://fiti.global/seychelles-launches-1st-fiti-report-ever) - Today, Seychelles has officially launched its first ever report to the Fisheries Transparency Initiative, making it the first country in the world to submit such a report. This is a major milestone for the country’s efforts to ensure that fisheries are environmentally sustainable, economically viable and socially equitable – not only now, but for generations to
- [FiTI International Board elects four new members](https://fiti.global/fiti-international-board-elects-four-new-members) - 14 January 2022. The International Board of the Fisheries Transparency Initiative (FiTI) is extremely pleased to welcome four new members to the FiTI association: Mr. Keith ANDRE, Ms. Mialy ANDRIAMAHEFAZAFY, Ph.D., Mr. Hugh GOVAN, Ph.D., and Dr. Ahmed SENHOURY. The International Board is the global supervisory body of the FiTI. The FiTI is a global
- [Significant steps towards fisheries transparency as Seychelles launches 2020 FiTI Report](https://fiti.global/seychelles-launches-2020-fiti-report) - Victoria/Seychelles - 15 December 2021. Seychelles today published its second annual report to the Fisheries Transparency Initiative (FiTI), as the Indian Ocean archipelago continues its push to enhance the public availability of fisheries management information. The FiTI Report, covering the calendar year 2020, brings to the forefront important data on fish stocks, access agreements and
- [IACA and FiTI strengthen cooperation in the anti-corruption field](https://fiti.global/iaca-and-fiti-mou) - Laxenburg/Victoria – 9 December 2021. On today’s International Anti-Corruption Day, the International Anti-Corruption Academy (IACA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Fisheries Transparency Initiative (FiTI) to further develop its cooperation in the anti-corruption field. After a series of joint activities over the last 18 months, including several webinars, the parties represented by the Dean
- [FiTI undertakes 1st country mission to Mauritius](https://fiti.global/fiti-undertakes-1st-country-mission-to-mauritius) - The International Secretariat of the Fisheries Transparency Initiative (FiTI) undertook its first country mission to Mauritius to engage with key national stakeholders and raise awareness around the importance of transparency for sustainable fisheries management. The principal objective of the mission, which took place between 31 October and 7 November, was to participate in the launch
- [The FiTI Standard: an effective tool to support the implementation of the Escazú Agreement](https://fiti.global/2021wfd_fiti-standard_escazu_agreement) - World Fisheries Day is celebrated every year on November 21 throughout the world, reminding us about the importance of maintaining the world's fisheries for generations to come. And while there are many aspects to achieve sustainable fisheries, the public availability of credible information is critical. To mark the 2021 World Fisheries Day, the FiTI's Chair
- [FiTI hosts workshop on OGP implementation in Senegal](https://fiti.global/fiti-hosts-workshop-on-ogp-implementation-in-senegal) - Dakar, 30 September 2021 - As part of Senegal's National Action Plan 2021-2023 within the framework of the Open Government Partnership (OGP), a workshop for raising awareness and sharing experiences of transparency in fisheries management was organized by the Fisheries Transparency Initiative (FiTI), the Forum Civil and the Ministry of Justice of Senegal. Despite the
- [Call for 2021 membership election to the FiTI association](https://fiti.global/2021-membership-election-for-the-fiti-association) - The Fisheries Transparency Initiative (FiTI) is expanding its membership and is looking for 7 new International Board members who are passionate about shaping the global agenda for transparency and multi-stakeholder participation in fisheries management. The FiTI is established as a collaborative effort among different stakeholders from governments, business, and civil society. Their diverse interests, positions,
- [Ecuador takes an important step towards joining the FiTI](https://fiti.global/ecuador-takes-an-important-step-towards-joining-the-fiti) - Manta - 26 August 2021. Upon invitation from the Vice-Ministry of Aquaculture and Fisheries of Ecuador (VMAF) numerous stakeholders from the fisheries sector attended the workshop ‘Socialization of the Fisheries Transparency Initiative (FiTI) with the public and private fisheries sector in Ecuador’. This event was co-organized by the VMAF, our national implementation partner Conservation International
- [FiTI starts cooperation activities with Bolivia to strengthen transparency for its vessel registry](https://fiti.global/fiti-starts-cooperation-activities-with-bolivia-to-strengthen-transparency-for-its-vessel-registry) - La Paz - 20 August 2021. Within the framework of the Memorandum of Understanding signed between the Bolivian Ministry of Justice and the Fisheries Transparency Initiative (FiTI), a first workshop was held on August 20 as part of Phase I of the Memorandum. Although Bolivia is a landlocked country, it has an extensive international registry
- [OGP Action Plan workshop discusses commitment towards the FiTI in Senegal](https://fiti.global/ogp-action-plan-workshop-discusses-commitment-towards-the-fiti-in-senegal) - Dakar - 27/28 July 2021. The Directorate of Good Governance conducted a technical validation workshop of the proposed commitments for Senegal's first National Action Plan (NAP) to the Open Government Partnership (OGP), including the aspects of enhancing transparency in fisheries management. The workshop was attended by about 50 representatives of the government of Senegal (e.g.
- [Webinar: Transparency of fisheries in Mauritania (and beyond) | 27 July 2021](https://fiti.global/webinar-transparency-of-fisheries-in-mauritania-and-beyond-27-july-2021) - This webinar, jointly organized by the Fisheries Transparency Initiative (FiTI) and the Regional Partnership for Coastal and Marine Conservation (PRCM), will recognize the launch of Mauritania’s first FiTI report and discuss future opportunities and challenges of making transparency in fisheries management the global norm. The webinar will take place on Tuesday, 27 July 2021 at
- [FiTI Board approves COVID-19 induced 3-year moratorium on annual contributions](https://fiti.global/international-board-approves-covid-19-induced-3-year-three-year-moratorium-2020-2022-regarding-moratorium-on-annual-contributions) - Victoria, 7 September 2020. The International Board of the Fisheries Transparency Initiative (FiTI) has announced today its approval of granting countries a three-year moratorium (2020 – 2022) regarding annual financial contributions, due to the current global COVID-19 pandemic. The COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread with alarming speed, infecting millions and bringing economic activity to a
- [Vacancy: Regional Coordinator for Latin America](https://fiti.global/vacancy-regional-coordinator-for-latin-america-2) - The International Secretariat of the Fisheries Transparency Initiative (FiTI) is looking for a new Regional Coordinator to support FiTI implementations in Latin American countries. This vacancy is a unique opportunity to play a leading role in continuing the growth of the FiTI in Latin America and to contribute to the global development of this young
- [FiTI and Seychelles sign 10-year Headquarters Agreement](https://fiti.global/fiti-and-seychelles-sign-10-year-headquarters-agreement) - Victoria, 22 October 2020. The Headquarters Agreement for the Seychelles to host the International Secretariat for the Fisheries Transparency Initiative (FiTI) was signed today in a short ceremony at the Department of Foreign Affairs. The Fisheries Transparency Initiative is a global multi-stakeholder partnership, where governments, business and civil society collaborate jointly. It seeks to increase
- [Bolivia collaborates with FiTI to strengthen transparency of its flag State responsibilities](https://fiti.global/bolivia-collaborates-with-the-fiti-to-strengthen-transparency-of-its-flag-state-responsibilities) - La Paz, 29 June 2021. The government of Bolivia, through the Ministry of Justice and Institutional Transparency, signed today a Memorandum of Understanding with the Fisheries Transparency Initiative (FiTI) to strengthen knowledge and compliance with international standards of transparency in fisheries management. Our ocean is under increasing threat from myriad impacts, including climate change, pollution
- [FiTI Board approves indefinite suspension of annual country contributions](https://fiti.global/fiti-board-approves-indefinite-suspension-of-annual-country-contributions) - Victoria, 29 April 2021. The International Board of the Fisheries Transparency Initiative (FiTI) approved today an indefinite suspension of annual financial contributions from participating countries, starting 1 May 2021. According to Dr Valeria Merino, Chair of the International Board "The COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread around the globe, despite vaccination progress and other preventive measures,
- [World Oceans Day 2021: Transparency supports life and livelihoods in fisheries](https://fiti.global/world-oceans-day-2021-transparency-supports-life-and-livelihoods-in-fisheries) - Celebrated every year on June 8, World Oceans Day represents an opportunity to remind ourselves of the vital role the ocean plays in all our lives. This year, the international day is being commemorated under the theme ‘The Ocean: Life and Livelihoods’, in an effort to shine a light on how the ocean is our
- [Mauritania launches its 1st FiTI Report!](https://fiti.global/mauritania-launches-its-1st-fiti-report) - Today, the Islamic Republic of Mauritania launched its first ever report to the Fisheries Transparency Initiative (FiTI), marking an important step to enhancing the public availability of credible fisheries management information. Mauritania is renowned for its abundant and diverse fisheries resources. Nearly 600 fish species have been inventoried, of which more than 200 are commercially
- [Transparency is key to fisheries, Peter Eigen emphasizes at World Bank Spring Meeting](https://fiti.global/fiti-presented-at-the-spring-meeting-of-the-world-bank) - Peter Eigen, Chair of the FiTI International Advisory Group, was invited to participate in the World Bank’s Spring Meeting side event “Improving livelihoods and creating wealth through sustainable fisheries” in Washington on April 16, 2015 to speak about the Fisheries Transparency Initiative (FiTI). Peter Eigen was joined by a number of key actors from the fisheries
- [Visit to Mauritania gives shape to FiTI](https://fiti.global/visit-to-mauritania-gives-shape-to-fiti) - On May 18th-19th, Peter Eigen and the FiTI’s interim program director Sven Biermann conducted the first country visit to Mauritania. The goal of this visit was to meet with key national and international stakeholders and discuss concrete next steps. The FiTI team was welcomed by the then Mauritanian Minister for Economic Affairs and Development, H.E.
- [Over 25 participants attend 1st International Advisory Group meeting in Berlin](https://fiti.global/1st-international-advisory-group-meeting-of-fiti) - The development of a coherent and credible framework for the Fisheries Transparency Initiative (FiTi) by the FiTI Secretariat is supported by an International Advisory Group, comprising fisheries and governance experts from governments, companies and civil society organizations. The 1st International Advisory Group Meeting of the FiTI took place on July 24 in Berlin / Germany.
- [The CAOPA emphasizes significant synergies with the FiTI](https://fiti.global/329) - At the occasion of the 1st International Advisory Group meeting of the Fisheries Transparency Initiative (FiTI) - which took place on July 24th 2015 - the FiTI Secretariat had the chance to welcome Mr. Gaoussou Gueye, General Secretary of the Confédération Africaine des Organisations Professionnelles de la Pêche Artisanale (CAOPA). During the meeting, Mr. Gueye highlighted
- [Learning from other multi-stakeholder initiatives at the 16th IACC](https://fiti.global/learning-from-other-multi-stakeholder-initiatives-at-the-16th-iacc) - PUTRAJAYA, 4 September 2015. The Secretariat of the Fisheries Transparency Initiative was invited to the 16th International Anti-Corruption Conference (IACC) in Putrajaya/Malaysia to take part in a panel discussion on the importance of global transparency initiatives. For this session, the FiTI shared the panel with representatives of other major global multi-stakeholder transparency initiatives: the Construction Sector
- [The FiTI supports the implementation of the new SD Goal 14 on conserving the oceans](https://fiti.global/the-fiti-supports-the-implementation-of-the-new-sdg-goal-14-on-conserving-the-oceans) - The FiTi welcomes the new Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which were adopted at the United Nations Sustainable Development Summit in New York, 25-27 September. Results of the inputs gathered through an open and inclusive process, the 17 goals shall determine the global course of action to end poverty, promote prosperity and well-being for all, protect
- [Transparency alone is not enough, Sven Biermann says at LDAC conference](https://fiti.global/transparency-alone-is-not-enough-sven-biermann-says-at-ldac-conference) - Las Palmas, 17 September 2015. Mr. Biermann, Program Director of the FiTI, presented the Fisheries Transparency Initiative (FiTI) at the Conference of the Long Distance Advisory Council (LDAC) on the External Dimension of the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) in Las Palmas / Gran Canaria. As Mr. Biermann pointed out, transparency was often mentioned during the first two days of the
- [INTERVIEW - Minister reiterates Mauritanian commitment to implement the FiTI](https://fiti.global/minister-reiterates-commitment-of-mauritania-to-implement-the-fiti) - With some of the world’s most abundant fishing grounds along its 600 km coastline separating the Atlantic Ocean from the Sahara Desert, Mauritania has great hopes that the new Fisheries Transparency Initiative will help the country improve its fisheries management by making the sector more transparent. This is what His Excellency Sid’Ahmed Raïss, Minister for Economic Affairs
- [Mauritania eyes multiple benefits of transparent fisheries management](https://fiti.global/mauritania-eyes-multiple-benefits-of-transparent-fisheries-management) - NOUAKCHOTT, 4 October 2015. Mauritania is stepping up its engagement with FiTI, with both national and international organizations offering opinions and advice as a FiTI Secretariat team visited the West African country. The Secretariat team was visiting Mauritania to help with preparations for the official FiTI launch, scheduled for February 3rd in Nouakchott. By that
- [Senegal considers FiTI implementation, senior official says](https://fiti.global/senegal-considers-fiti-implementation-senior-official-says) - DAKAR, 28 October 2015. Dusk: the colorful pirogues have been at sea since dawn, and now they are coming back one by one to the shore. At the fish market on the beach, women and men are waiting for the fishermen’s daily catch. It is a scene that plays out daily along the Senegalese coast. After
- [INTERVIEW - Transparency is key for Indonesian fisheries](https://fiti.global/transparency-is-key-for-indonesian-fisheries) - By blowing up boats fishing illegally in its waters, Indonesia has captured the imagination of many. In 2015, it has sunk more than 100 boats so far. But the policy is just one aspect of broader Indonesian efforts to restore itself as a major maritime power. With 17,000 islands and one of the world’s largest
- [Countries represented at 2nd Meeting confirm commitment to the FiTI](https://fiti.global/countries-represented-at-2nd-meeting-confirm-commitment-to-the-fiti) - The Fisheries Transparency Initiative continued its discussion on transparency requirements, when its International Advisory Group met at the headquarters of the FAO in Rome to advance work begun at a first meeting in Berlin. The meeting was prepared and conducted by the HUMBOLDT-VIADRINA Governance Platform (acting as the Secretariat for the initiative) and kindly hosted by the
- [Sustaining our oceans needs better governance and action now on climate change](https://fiti.global/sustaining-our-oceans-needs-better-governance-and-action-now-on-climate-change) - The ocean acts as a critical second lung for our planet, a major line of defense in the battle against climate change. But it had hardly been mentioned in any climate change summits until now. Until COP21. The Fisheries Transparency Initiative (FiTI) is delighted to see the ocean high on the COP21 agenda, with a
- [On the seas to discuss role  of Indonesia in the FiTI](https://fiti.global/on-the-seas-to-discuss-role-of-indonesia-in-the-fiti) - "Transparency is key for Indonesian fisheries", said Mas Achmad Santosa, Head of Indonesia’s Task Force on the Prevention and Eradication of IUU Fishing in an interview with the FiTI Secretariat in October 2015. This is why the Indonesian Government sent Dr. Santosa and his team to represent the country at both Advisory Group meetings of the Fisheries Transparency
- [INTERVIEW - Mexico can benefit from the FiTI in many ways, Eduardo Rolón says](https://fiti.global/interview-mexico-can-benefit-from-the-fiti-in-many-ways-eduardo-rolon-says) - One million and four hundred thousand Mexicans depend on fisheries for their livelihoods, but fish stocks are under enormous pressure. Eduardo Rolón, Executive Director of the Mexican NGO Causa Natura, explained to the FiTI Secretariat in an interview how the FiTI could play a critical role in protecting the long-term health of Mexico’s fish stocks
- [MEDIA ADVISORY - Mauritania to launch new fisheries transparency initiative](https://fiti.global/mauritania-to-launch-new-fisheries-transparency-initiative) - On Wednesday, February 3rd, Mauritania will launch a global fisheries initiative, the Fisheries Transparency Initiative (FiTI) at an international one-day conference in its capital, Nouakchott. A global initiative, the FiTI will improve fisheries management in Mauritania and in implementing countries. If better management at global level ends over-fishing and rebuilds depleted fish stocks, then it could increase the global catch by about 20
- [GUEST ARTICLE - Stakeholders of Mauritanian fisheries sector want to set an example for FiTI implementation](https://fiti.global/actors-of-mauritanian-fisheries-sector-want-to-carry-the-torch-of-the-fiti-at-the-international-level) - NOUADHIBOU, 26-28 January 2016. For generations, Mauritania’s rich fishing grounds have been source of employment, income and protein for the Mauritanian population. The marine resources of the country even attract fishing vessels from very remote locations to fish in its Exclusive Economic Zone. Yet, for several years now, concerns about the way the country’s resources are managed have been
- [Mauritania continues support for the development of the FiTI](https://fiti.global/mauritania-continues-support-for-development-of-the-fiti) - Following the Fisheries Transparency Initiative’s first International Conference in Nouakchott / Mauritania, the Government of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania renewed its support for the FiTI by signing a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the HUMBOLDT-VIADRINA Governance Platform, acting as the International Secretariat of the Fisheries Transparency Initiative (FiTI). Under this MoU, a key
- [Mauritania urges world to fight fishing secrecy; three more countries commit](https://fiti.global/update-mauritania-urges-world-to-fight-fishing-secrecy-three-more-countries-commit) - Mauritania launches a global fisheries transparency initiative, unlocking a major obstacle to sustainable fishing; Indonesia, Senegal, and the Seychelles announce their commitment too. Nouakchott – 3 February 2016. Mauritania launched the new Fisheries Transparency Initiative (FiTI) on Wednesday, signaling the beginning of the end for secretive fishing contracts that facilitate over-fishing all around the world. Mauritania
- [Greenpeace contributes to developing the FiTI Standard with set of recommendations](https://fiti.global/greenpeace-contributes-to-development-of-fiti-standard-with-set-of-key-recommendations) - For years now, the ships of Greenpeace have been sailing the seas to expose the destructive fishing practices of large industrial fishing vessels and to promote a more sustainable use of our oceans. For the NGO, too, the lack of transparency which surrounds the fisheries sector is a major loophole which enables these unsustainable fishing practices.
- [The hope of Mozambique is in the sea, a senior official says](https://fiti.global/the-hope-of-mozambique-is-in-the-sea-a-high-official-says) - MAPUTO, 19 February 2016. Another day comes to an end in the Mozambican capital and fishermen reappear close to the shore to unload their catch of the day. Despite the burning sun, women already wait on the beach to get their share of fish to sell at the Mercado do Peixe. In the artisanal fishers’
- [Working Groups develop concrete recommendations for 4th Advisory Group meeting](https://fiti.global/working-groups-develop-concrete-recommendations-for-4th-advisory-group-meeting) - BERLIN, 22-23 April 2016. At the 3rd meeting of the FiTI International Advisory Group, a provisional list of mandatory reporting elements was agreed on. This distinguished between reporting elements applicable to the large-scale sector and reporting elements applicable to the small-scale sector. However, it was understood that these provisional lists of reporting elements were incomplete
- [FiTI Secretariat conducts 1st Feasibility Study in the Seychelles](https://fiti.global/the-fiti-secretariat-conducts-1st-feasibility-study-in-the-seychelles) - In order to develop the FiTI Standard – and in particular the scope of the FiTI Reporting, two technical working groups, one dedicated to small-scale fisheries and the other to large-scale fisheries, were established. Both groups – composed of experts from the International Advisory Group – have been developing recommendations on the scope of the FiTI Reporting,
- [Senegal makes first steps to apply FiTI commitments of Senegalese President](https://fiti.global/senegal-makes-first-steps-to-apply-commitments-of-senegalese-president) - MBOUR, 19 May 2016. After the commitment of H.E. Macky Sall on February 3rd 2016 to engage Senegal in becoming one of the first countries to implement the FiTI, initial steps to start the process of forming a FiTI National Multi-Stakeholder Group have begun in Senegal. In the Senegalese fisherman village of Mbour, the « Association pour le
- [SRFC & FiTI Secretariat partner to enhance transparent and inclusive fisheries](https://fiti.global/sub-regional-fisheries-commission-and-fiti-secretariat-partner-to-enhance-transparency-and-participation-in-fisheries) - DAKAR/BERLIN, 18 May 2016. Efforts to enhance sustainable fisheries are stepping up in the West-African region, after the Sub-Regional Fisheries Commission (SRFC) and the International Secretariat of the Fisheries Transparency Initiative (FiTI) signed a partnership agreement to promote transparency and participation in fisheries. “It is the objective of the SRFC to work towards sustainable exploitation of
- [FiTI side-event at 32nd COFI](https://fiti.global/fiti-side-event-at-32nd-cofi) - ROME - 14 July 2016. The Fisheries Transparency Initiative (FiTI) was invited to hold an official side-event at the 32nd session of the COFI in Rome: “From transparency to accountability – How credible information supports responsible fisheries” attracted a variety of interested stakeholders and permitted interactive discussions amongst the participants. Reflecting the multi-stakeholder approach of the
- [Indonesia to host 2nd International Conference of the Fisheries Transparency Initiative on 27 April 2017](https://fiti.global/indonesia-to-host-2nd-international-conference-of-the-fisheries-transparency-initiative-on-27-april-2017) - JAKARTA/BERLIN - 19 October 2016. The Republic of Indonesia and the Fisheries Transparency Initiative (FiTI) are delighted to announce that Indonesia will host the 2nd International FiTI Conference in Bali, Indonesia, on Thursday, 27 April 2017. The FiTI is a global multi-stakeholder initiative, which aims at enhancing responsible and sustainable fisheries through transparency and participation.
- [Beneficial ownership transparency: a hot topic at OECD-FAO-UNODC conference](https://fiti.global/beneficial-ownership-transparency-a-hot-topic-at-oecd-fao-unodc-conference) - PARIS - 14 October 2016. Fisheries-related crime such as human trafficking, smuggling of migrants, corruption and tax fraud is growing, according to the OECD. These crimes undermine governments’ capacity to enforce policy, promote food security, reduce poverty, fund public expenditure and support development activities. At the conference on improving co-operation in fight against fish crime,
- [Long Distance Advisory Council provides Advice on the FiTI](https://fiti.global/long-distance-advisory-council-provides-advice-on-the-fiti) - Since the beginning of the conceptual phase of the Fisheries Transparency Initiative, the EU Long Distance Advisory Council (LDAC) has played an active role within the International Advisory Group of the FiTI, providing regular input to develop the global FiTI Standard. For the European fishing businesses and other groups of interest (including environmental and cooperation-for-development
- [Season's greetings from the International FiTI Secretariat](https://fiti.global/seasons-greetings-from-the-international-fiti-secretariat) - Dear colleagues, 2016 was an intensive and exciting year for the Fisheries Transparency Initiative (FiTI). It started with the 1st International Conference, which adopted the Principles of the FiTI and witnessed the commitment of Indonesia, Mauritania, Senegal and the Seychelles – later joined by Guinea – to be the first countries to implement the initiative.
- [Guinea reiterates strong commitment to Fisheries Transparency Initiative](https://fiti.global/guinea-reiterates-strong-commitment-to-fisheries-transparency-initiative) - CONAKRY – 15 December 2016. At the occasion of the first official mission of the International Secretariat of the Fisheries Transparency Initiative (FiTI) in the Guinean capital, the President of Guinea, H.E. Prof. Alpha Condé, the Prime Minister H.E. Mamady Youla and the Minister of Fisheries His Excellency André Loua reemphasized the commitment to make Guinea
- [Guinea’s fisheries actors all behind the FiTI](https://fiti.global/guineas-fisheries-stakeholders-all-behind-the-fiti) - CONAKRY - 15-16 December 2016. After the President of Guinea H.E. Prof. Alpha Condé demonstrated his intention to implement the FiTI in his country, the International FiTI Secretariat conducted its 1st country visit in the Guinean capital to officially launch the initiative's process in Guinea. During the visit, which was orchestrated by the Fisheries Minister
- [First Guidance Note to support countries in implementing the sign-up steps](https://fiti.global/first-guidance-note-to-support-countries-in-implementing-the-sign-up-steps) - BERLIN – 03 November 2017. The FiTI International Secretariat released today its first Guidance Note to support countries in implementing the FiTI Standard. The Guidance Note #01: “The sign-up steps for countries intending to implement the FiTI” provides guidance on how to complete the requirements set out in Part I, Section A of the FiTI
- [Mauritania consolidates progress towards a FiTI Candidate application](https://fiti.global/mauritania-consolidates-progress-towards-a-fiti-candidate-application) - NOUAKCHOTT – 12-15 September 2017. For the first visit since the transition of the FiTI to its implementation phase, the FiTI International Secretariat conducted a country visit in Mauritania to assess the current implementation status of the FiTI. This transition that was marked by the 2nd International Conference of the FiTI, during which the global
- [Nigeria signs Letter of Intent to become a FiTI Country](https://fiti.global/3710-2) - ABUJA – 23 January 2018. At the occasion of the 3rd meeting of the FiTI International Board, Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, Honourable Minister of State, Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development of Nigeria, conveyed the intention of Nigeria to implement the FiTI. In a letter addressed to the FiTI Chair Peter Eigen, the Minister underlined
- [Mauritania becomes 1st FiTI Candidate country](https://fiti.global/mauritania-becomes-1st-fiti-candidate-country) - BERLIN – 12-13 December 2018. 2018 ended with an important milestone for the Fisheries Transparency Initiative (FiTI) : the submission by the Government of Mauritania of its official Candidate Appplication to the FiTI. The application arrived just before the 5th meeting of the International Board and was presented to the Board at the meeting. The
- [São Tomé e Príncipe commits to implement FiTI](https://fiti.global/sao-tome-e-principe-commits-to-implement-fiti) - BERLIN – 12-13 December 2018. At the occasion of the 5th meeting of the FiTI International Board, a representative from São Tomé e Príncipe, Mr. José Cardoso, was invited by the Board to join the discussions as a guest. During the meeting, Mr. José Cardoso presented to the Board a letter of commitment to the
- [Mauritania shares experience in providing first FiTI workplan](https://fiti.global/realisation-du-plan-de-travail-national-fiti-la-mauritanie-partage-son-experience) - NOUAKCHOTT – 28 February 2018. In December 2018, Mauritania became the first country to be granted the official status of a FiTI Candidate country, after fulfilling all six FiTI sign-up steps. According to the FiTI Standard, as part of this sign-up process, each implementing country’s FiTI National Multi-Stakeholder Group must provide a public workplan for
- [Stakeholders in Senegal discuss roadmap for FiTI implementation](https://fiti.global/senegal-discuss-roadmap-for-fiti-implementation) - DAKAR – 20 March 2019. In order to raise awareness about the FiTI in Senegal and to discuss a roadmap for submitting the Candidate Application by end of 2019,a meeting was organized at the Ministry of Fisheries and Maritime Economy (MPEM), chaired by Dr. Mamadou Goudiaby, Director of Maritime Fisheries (DPM) and member of the
- [Seychelles is granted FiTI Candidate status](https://fiti.global/seychelles-is-granted-fiti-candidate-country-status) - Victoria, 3 April 2020. The International Board of the Fisheries Transparency Initiative (FiTI) has announced its approval of the country’s application, making the Seychelles only the second country to be granted the status of a FiTI Candidate country, after Mauritania. The application was evaluated by the International Board through a Board Circular. After almost 18
- [Mauritania launches its FiTI National Multi-Stakeholder Group](https://fiti.global/mauritania-launches-its-fiti-national-multi-stakeholder-group) - NOUAKCHOTT – 13 January 2017. Mauritania became the first country to launch its FiTI National Multi-Stakeholder Group (MSG), the main national decision-making body in charge of overseeing the implementation of the initiative in a country. Reflecting the multi-stakeholder approach of the FiTI, the FiTI National MSG is composed of representatives from government, business and the
- [Stakeholder consultation on the FiTI Standard (Draft) from 6-19 March 2017](https://fiti.global/stakeholder-consultation-on-the-fiti-standard-draft-from-6-19-march-2017) - The FiTI International Secretariat is pleased to announce the release of the Draft FiTI Standard (date 06 March 2017) for stakeholder consultation. The FiTI Standard will set out the requirements that countries must fulfil to participate in the FiTI and specify provisions regarding the international governance of the initiative. The FiTI Standard is the outcome of
- [The FiTI as a knowledge partner of 2017 OECD Global Anti-Corruption and Integrity Forum](https://fiti.global/the-fiti-as-a-knowledge-partner-of-2017-oecd-global-anti-corruption-and-integrity-forum) - The 2017 OECD Global Anti-Corruption and Integrity Forum took place on 30 – 31 March in Paris, France. Government ministers, business leaders and civil society representatives discussed issues including the cost of corruption to society, the use of political donations to buy influence, the role of export controls to counter bribery as well as the
- [FiTI Standard now ready for Adoption at 2nd FiTI Conference in Bali (27 April 2017)!](https://fiti.global/fiti-standard-ready-for-adoption-at-2nd-fiti-international-conference-in-bali-27-april-2017) - Based on the outcomes of the stakeholder consultation, the FiTI International Secretariat has now finalised the first version of the FiTI Standard (Version 20 April 2017). This version will be presented for adoption at the 2nd International Conference of the FiTI, which will take place in Bali on 27 April 2017. The FiTI International Secretariat
- [President of Guinea reemphasize its engagement to the FiTI](https://fiti.global/president-of-guinea-reemphasize-its-engagement-to-the-fiti) - On the eve of the 2nd International Conference of the Fisheries Transparency Initiative (FiTI), Guinea reiterated at the highest level its engagement to the FiTI as well as its willingness to collaborate with all stakeholder groups to implement the initiative. On behalf of H.E. Prof. Alpha Condé, President of the Republic of Guinea, the Minister
- [2nd INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE: Launching the first FiTI International Board](https://fiti.global/2nd-international-fiti-conference-in-bali-launching-the-first-fiti-international-board) - INDONESIA, 27 April 2017; The 1st FiTI International Board was launched at the 2nd International Conference of the FiTI on April 27, 2017. Increasing transparency and participation in fisheries governance for the benefit of a more sustainable management of marine fisheries is a challenge that is unlikely to be met by a single actor or
- [2nd INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE: Adopting the first FiTI Standard](https://fiti.global/2nd-international-fiti-conference-in-bali-adopting-the-first-fiti-standard) - INDONESIA – 27 April 2017. Participants of the 2nd International Conference of the Fisheries Transparency Initiative adopted the first FiTI Standard, which sets out the requirements that countries must follow to be part of the FiTI. The FiTI Standard is the outcome of extensive discussions, spanning nearly two years, by members of the FiTI International
- [2nd INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE: Launching a new era of transparency and participation in fisheries](https://fiti.global/2nd-international-fiti-conference-in-bali-launching-a-new-area-of-transparency-and-participation-in-fisheries) - INDONESIA – 27 April 2017. The 2nd International Conference of the Fisheries Transparency Initiative, hosted by the Government of Indonesia, launched a new era of transparency and participation in fisheries through the adoption of the first FiTI Standard (see here) and the launch of the first FiTI International Board (see here). On the invitation of
- [Transparency a key theme at international conference in Japan](https://fiti.global/transparency-also-an-important-issue-in-japan) - JAPAN 16-17 May 2017. The Fisheries Transparency Initiative participated in the International Conference on Seafood Transparency and Sustainability, which took place from 16-17 May 2017 in Tokyo, Japan. This conference was co-organized by the Japan Fisheries Research and Education Agency (FRA), Waseda University and The Nature Conservancy (TNC) and was attended by approximately 300 participants,
- [FiTI invited to speak at Committee on Fisheries of the European Parliament](https://fiti.global/fiti-invited-to-speak-at-committee-on-fisheries-of-the-european-parliament) - BRUSSELS – 21 June 2017. Following the proposal of MEP Ms Linnéa Engström (Greens group coordinator), the Committee on Fisheries of the European Parliament has decided to invite the FiTI International Secretariat to hold an exchange of views on the FiTI on Wednesday, 21 June 18.00-18.30 in Brussels. Furthermore, the FiTI International Secretariat has also
- [Indian Ocean Islands, East African countries collaborate to enhance transparency and participation in fisheries](https://fiti.global/indian-ocean-islands-east-african-countries-collaborate-to-enhance-responsible-fisheries-practices) - For two days, over 30 representatives from the fishing industry, civil society, governments and fishing administrations from Seychelles, Mauritius, Comoros, Madagascar, Tanzania, Kenya, Mozambique as well as international stakeholders, met on Mahé Island, Seychelles, to discuss the Fisheries Transparency Initiative (FiTI). This multi-stakeholder workshop was organised by the African Natural Resources Center of the African
- [16th COFI-FT: Good Governance key to promote sustainability in fisheries values chains](https://fiti.global/16th-cofi-ft-good-governance-key-to-promote-sustainability-in-fisheries-values-chains) - BUSAN – 4-8 September 2017. The FiTI International Secretariat participated in the Sixteenth Session of the COFI Sub-Committee on Fish Trade in the Republic of Korea. Fish and fishery products are among the most traded food commodities worldwide. Trade plays a major role in the fishery and aquaculture sector as a creator of employment, food
- [ACP Ministers encourage transparency, participation and accountability in fisheries](https://fiti.global/acp-ministers-encourage-transparency-participation-and-accountability-in-fisheries) - NASSAU – 18-21 September 2017. Ministers in charge of Fisheries and Aquaculture from the African, Caribbean and Pacific Group of States (ACP) met for their 5th Meeting in the Bahamas to strategise on how to enhance the role of fisheries and aquaculture in their national socio-economic development. More than 150 delegates from at least 60
- [Mauritanian President announces the launch of the FiTI](https://fiti.global/empowering-citizens-to-reap-fair-benefits-from-their-fisheries) - On January 18-19th 2015, the Government of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania hosted the “High level conference on transparency and sustainable development in Africa” in Nouakchott, Mauritania. The conference welcomed a number of Heads of African States, officials from several governments as well as high representatives of the European Union, the United Nations, the World
- [Moore Foundation supports transparency in fisheries management with 2-year grant](https://fiti.global/moore-foundation-supports-transparency-in-fisheries-management-with-2-year-grant) - Berlin/Victoria – 16 July 2019. The Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation announced today their support for the FiTI to increase transparency in fisheries management in Africa and Latin America. Of the many interventions needed to improve fisheries management and seafood sustainability, the public availability of fundamental, credible data about how the resource is exploited is
- [FiTI and IACA extend collaboration: New webinar series on tackling corruption in fisheries](https://fiti.global/fiti-and-iaca-extend-collaboration-new-webinar-series-on-tackling-corruption-in-fisheries) - Victoria/Laxenburg. After the positive reception of the webinar “Corruption in fisheries: A key obstacle for resilient oceans”, the International Anti-Corruption Academy (IACA) and the Fisheries Transparency Initiative (FiTI) have agreed to jointly organise additional webinars on this important subject.Under the theme of “Tackling corruption in fisheries: Vulnerabilities, supporting factors and solution approaches” three additional webinars
- [Irish Aid supports FiTI to increase transparency in four African SIDS](https://fiti.global/irish-aid-supports-fiti-to-increase-transparency-in-four-african-sids) - 11 November 2020. Irish Aid approved today a grant to the FiTI for increasing transparency and multi-stakeholder collaboration in fisheries management among four Small Island Developing States (SIDS) in Africa: Cabo Verde, Comoros, Mauritius, and Sao Tomé and Principe. Sven Biermann, Executive Director of the FiTI International Secretariat stated that “We are extremely thankful to
- [Highlights of 2017](https://fiti.global/highlights-of-2017) - BERLIN – 22 December 2017. As 2017 is coming to an end, the FiTI International Secretariat looks back at the many highlights of this exciting year for the Fisheries Transparency Initiative (FiTI) in a short summary. The 2nd International Conference of the FiTI, kindly hosted by the Indonesian Government on 27 April 2017 in Bali,
- [Côte d’Ivoire’s small-scale fisheries actors determined to play a role in fisheries management](https://fiti.global/cote-divoires-small-scale-fisheries-actors-determined-to-play-a-role-in-fisheries-management) - ABIDJAN – 25-26 April 2018. For the first time in the history of the National Federation of Fisheries Cooperative Societies and Actors in Côte d’Ivoire (FENASCOOP-CI), the Federation took the initiative to organise a workshop to highlight the important role of small-scale fisheries actors in ensuring an environmentally- and socially sustainable development of fisheries in
- [Guinean actors gather to continue efforts in implementing the FiTI](https://fiti.global/guinean-actors-gather-to-continue-efforts-in-implementing-the-fiti) - CONAKRY – 13 January 2018. Building on the commitment of the Guinean President and of its Government to join the FiTI, the African Confederation of Artisanal Fisheries Professional Organisations (CAOPA) gathered in Conakry more than 50 participants to propose concrete next steps towards meeting this engagement. The workshop had clear objectives: explain the transparency requirements
- [FiTI introduces annual financial contributions from participating countries, starting 2019](https://fiti.global/fiti-introduces-annual-financial-contributions-from-participating-countries-starting-2019) - BERLIN – 12 June 2018. The FiTI has made significant progress and is now experiencing an increasing demand from its stakeholders, in particular countries’ governments. A robust international administration and governance is needed to accompany countries all through the FiTI implementation process. It is also needed for continuous awareness raising, peer exchange, recognition of implementation
- [Guinea hosts first sub-regional workshop on fisheries transparency in West Africa](https://fiti.global/guinea-hosts-first-sub-regional-workshop-on-fisheries-transparency-in-west-africa) - CONAKRY – 02-03 July 2018. The Guinean capital was the host of the first sub-regional workshop on transparency in fisheries management in West Africa. Organised by the Regional Partnership for Coastal and Marine Conservation (PRCM) with the support of the MAVA Foundation, the workshop was organised to meet the growing interest of West African countries
- [How FiTI contributes to the sustainable trade of fish and fish products](https://fiti.global/how-fiti-contributes-to-sustainable-trade-of-fish-and-fish-products) - GENEVA – 03 October. At the occasion of the 2018 WTO Public Forum, the FiTI was invited by the FAO to contribute to its Working session “FAO Instruments supporting the Sustainability of Traded Fish and Fisheries Products”. Every year, the Public Forum of the World Trade Organisation opens its doors to trade delegations from all
- [Vacancy: West Africa Regional Coordinator for the Fisheries Transparency Initiative (F/M)](https://fiti.global/west-africa-regional-coordinator-for-the-fisheries-transparency-initiative-f-m) - The International Secretariat of the Fisheries Transparency Initiative (FiTI) is looking for a new Regional Coordinator to support FiTI implementations in West African countries. This vacancy is a unique opportunity to play a leading role in supporting the growth of the FiTI in West Africa and to contributing to the global development of the Fisheries
- [FiTI Board takes key decisions for the way forward](https://fiti.global/fiti-board-takes-key-decisions-for-the-way-forward) - BERLIN – 12-13 December 2018. During its 5th meeting, the International Board of the Fisheries Transparency Initiative (FiTI) discussed the current status of the initiative and made a number of important decisions: Mauritania becomes 1st Country to become FiTI Candidate Country. After veryfing the completion of all sign-up steps against the FiTI Standard – and
- [New Guidance Note for compiling FiTI Reports](https://fiti.global/guidancenote-for-compiling-reports) - BERLIN – 24 May 2019. The FiTI International Secretariat released today the new Guidance Note #02: “Compiling FiTI Reports" to support Report Compilers in producing annual reports on behalf of the FiTI National Multi-Stakeholder Group (MSG). Such reports must be compliant with the transparency requirements, the reporting process and describe commitments for progressive improvements in
- [Seychelles celebrates opening of International Secretariat in Victoria](https://fiti.global/seychelles-opening-internationalsecretariat) - VICTORIA, 28 May 2019. The FiTI International Secretariat was officially opened today in Victoria. The ceremony was attended by the President of Seychelles, Danny Faure, Vice-President Meriton, members of the government and the diplomatic corps, as well national and international stakeholders within the fisheries sector.The ceremony took place at La Salle Maritime, Statehouse. The FiTI
- [Vacancy: Regional Coordinator for Latin America](https://fiti.global/vacancy-regional-coordinator-for-latin-america) - The International Secretariat of the Fisheries Transparency Initiative (FiTI) is looking for a new Regional Coordinator to support FiTI implementations in Latin American countries. This vacancy is a unique opportunity to play a leading role in supporting the growth of the FiTI in Latin America and to contribute to the global development of this young
- [Valeria Merino appointed as new Chair of the Fisheries Transparency Initiative (FiTI)](https://fiti.global/valeria-merino-appointed-as-new-chair-of-the-fisheries-transparency-initiative-fiti) - Berlin/Victoria – 28 October 2019. The International Board of the Fisheries Transparency Initiative (FiTI) appointed today Dr. Valeria Merino as the 2nd Chair of the FiTI. Valeria will serve for an initial term of 3 years, starting 01 January 2020, succeeding Prof. Dr. Peter Eigen, who initiated the FiTI and served as its Founding Chair
- [Vacancy: Senior Public Relations Coordinator](https://fiti.global/vacancy-senior-public-relations-coordinator) - The International Secretariat of the Fisheries Transparency Initiative (FiTI) is looking for a Senior Public Relations Coordinator. This position will have daily responsibilities for generating ideas, creating content and providing general support to maintain a robust presence on social media channels and the Internet, while at the same time enhancing the FiTI’s long-term global brand
- [FiTI legally registered as a members' association in Seychelles](https://fiti.global/fiti-legally-registered-as-a-members-association-in-seychelles) - Victoria – 24 February 2020. The Fisheries Transparency Initiative (FiTI) has been legally registered today in the Seychelles as a global members' association. From June 2015 until January 2020, the German-based non-profit organization HUMBOLDT-VIADRINA Governance Platform was acting as the fiscal host for the initiative.Recognizing the need to give the FiTI is own legal personality
- [Vacancy: Regional Coordinator for Western Indian Ocean](https://fiti.global/vacancy-regional-coordinator-for-western-indian-ocean) - The International Secretariat of the Fisheries Transparency Initiative (FiTI) is looking for a Regional Coordinator for the Western Indian Ocean region, based in Seychelles. Applicants must be either a Seychellois national or a Seychelles-based GOP holder. This vacancy is a unique opportunity to play a leading role in supporting the growth of the FiTI in
- [OP-ED: With tourism struggling, should fisheries come to the rescue?](https://fiti.global/op-ed-with-tourism-struggling-should-fisheries-come-to-the-rescue) - Many tourism-heavy Small Island Development States (SIDS) have been significantly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. In the need to rebuild and diversify economies, hopes are increasingly pinned on the countries' fisheries sector. In this OP-ED, our Executive Director, Mr. Sven Biermann and H.E. Ronald Jumeau, Permanent Representative to the United Nations and Ambassador for Climate
- [High-level webinar with the Permanent Commission for the South Pacific (CPPS)](https://fiti.global/high-level-webinar-with-the-permanent-commission-for-the-south-pacific-cpps) - On 14 October 2020 we conducted a high-level webinar on “Fisheries in the time of COVID-19: Challenges and perspectives for sustainable fisheries in South America”, in collaboration with the Permanent Commission for the South Pacific (CPPS). The CPPS is the maritime organization that coordinates regional maritime policies in order to adopt concerted positions of its
- [Kick-off Forum 'Transparency of Fisheries in Seychelles'](https://fiti.global/report-on-kick-off-forum-transparency-of-fisheries-in-seychelles) - The ‘Transparency of Fisheries in Seychelles’ Kick-off Forum took place on 30 September 2020 at the Eden Bleu Hotel, Seychelles, supporting the country's current endeavours to compile its first FiTI Report. This was the first of two forums organised by the Department of the Blue Economy and the FiTI International Secretariat, financially supported by the
- [New video explains FiTI Standard](https://fiti.global/new-video-explains-fiti-standard) - The FiTI Standard defines for the first time what information on fisheries should be published online by public authorities! It comprises 12 transparency requirements, such as laws, permits, fishing access agreements, stock assessments, financial contributions, catch data, and subsidies. The FiTI Standard is the outcome of extensive discussions, spanning nearly two years, by members of
- [Expression of Interest: FiTI implementation partners for Mauritius and São Tomé and Príncipe](https://fiti.global/expression-of-interest-fiti-implementation-partners-in-mauritius-and-sao-tome-and-principe) - Under the project 'Support for increasing transparency and multi-stakeholder collaboration in fisheries management among four Small Island Developing States (SIDS) in Africa', financed by IrishAid, the FiTI seeks to engage reputable non-governmental organisations in Mauritius and São Tomé and Príncipe. Fisheries are critical for the development and well-being of SIDS, accounting for a large proportion
- [SwAM initiates study on economic benefits of government transparency in marine fisheries management](https://fiti.global/swam-initiates-study-on-economic-benefits-of-government-transparency-in-marine-fisheries-management) - Gothenburg/Sweden. The Swedish Agency for Marine and Water Management (SwAM) recently announced the start of a study that seeks to analyse market and non-market based benefits to incentivise governments to proactively publish information on marine fisheries management. According to Ms. Ylva Mattsson, Senior Analyst of Fisheries Management at SwAM and lead coordinator for this study:
- [Senegal: Stakeholders call on President Sall to honor FiTI commitment](https://fiti.global/stakeholders-call-on-president-sall-to-honor-fiti-commitment-in-senegal) - Dakar, February 2020. In an effort to further energise the current implementation process of the Fisheries Transparency Initiative (FiTI) in Senegal, two influental stakeholder groups are calling on President Macky Sall to honor his commitment given at the first FiTI International Conference in Nouakchott, Mauritania, in February 2016 to implement the FiTI.The "Coalition des Femmes
- [New video highlights why sustainable fisheries need transparency](https://fiti.global/video-launched-to-highlight-why-sustainable-fisheries-need-transparency) - To achieve sustainable fisheries, the availability and quality of information is critical. In this new video, we highlight the importance of transparency for sustainable fisheries management and emphasize what stakeholders gain from engaging their country in the FiTI. Marine fisheries have become a critical resource fulfilling the economic, food security, and nutrition needs of millions

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- [Enabling environment](https://fiti.global/enabling-environment) - Sustainable fisheries management is a complex process that requires balancing economic, environmental, and social needs. No stakeholder can do it alone. Instead, a collaborative approach is needed. That is why each country that implements the FiTI Standard requires an enabling environment for stakeholder participation, consisting of, inter alia, a National Multi-Stakeholder Group that involves the
- [Guiding Documents](https://fiti.global/guiding-documents) - Code of Conduct The reputation of the FiTI as an initiative promoting good governance in fisheries, in particular transparency, participation and accountability, is one of its greatest assets. Activities in implementing countries as well as its international governance play an important role in creating and maintaining this reputation. The purpose of the Code of Conduct
- [Fisheries Information System (FIS)](https://fiti.global/fis) - The FiTI Standard emphasises the need for national authorities to develop and strengthen their own systems for collecting and publishing information online in a complete, accessible and understandable manner. However, countries often lack financial and technical resources to provide a suitable online infrastructure to share fisheries information with the general public. The FiTI supports these
- [Mauritania](https://fiti.global/mauritania) - The Islamic Republic of Mauritania has been a FiTI Compliant Country since May 2025. FiTI implementation in Mauritania CoordinatingAuthority Ministry of Fisheries, Maritime Infrastructure and Ports National FocalPoint Mr Sidi Ali Sidi Boubacar NationalSecretariat Mr Lamine Camara 15 Members of FiTI Multi-Stakeholder Group 6 FiTI Reports 2 Compliance Validations Locating fisheries information in Mauritania For
- [Seychelles](https://fiti.global/seychelles) - The Republic of Seychelles has been a FiTI Compliant Country since February 2025. FiTI implementation in Seychelles CoordinatingAuthority Ministry of Fisheries, Agriculture and Blue Economy National FocalPoint Mr Alain de Comarmond NationalSecretariat Ms Nathanielle Morel 15 Members of FiTI Multi-Stakeholder Group 6 FiTI Reports 2 Compliance Validations Locating fisheries information in Seychelles For fisheries and
- [Sierra Leone](https://fiti.global/sierra-leone) - The Republic of Sierra Leone has been a FiTI Committed Country since September 2024. FiTI implementation in Sierra Leone CoordinatingAuthority Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources National FocalPoint Mr Sheku Seie NationalSecretariat Ms Daniella F. Sesay 0 Members of FiTI Multi-Stakeholder Group 0 FiTI Reports 0 Compliance Validations Locating fisheries information in Sierra Leone Information
- [Liberia](https://fiti.global/liberia) - The Republic of Liberia has been a FiTI Committed Country since May 2025. FiTI implementation in Liberia CoordinatingAuthority National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority (NaFAA) National FocalPoint Mr Austin Saye Wehye NationalSecretariat [To be defined] 0 Members of FiTI Multi-Stakeholder Group 0 FiTI Reports 0 Compliance Validations Locating fisheries information in Liberia Information on marine fisheries
- [Guinea](https://fiti.global/guinea) - The Republic of Guinea has been a FiTI Committed Country since November 2022. FiTI implementation in Guinea CoordinatingAuthority [To be defined] National FocalPoint [To be defined] NationalSecretariat [To be defined] 0 Members of FiTI Multi-Stakeholder Group 0 FiTI Reports 0 Compliance Validations Locating fisheries information in Guinea Several national authorities are publishing information on Guinea's
- [Colombia](https://fiti.global/colombia) - The Republic of Colombia has been a FiTI Committed Country since March 2026. FiTI implementation in Colombia CoordinatingAuthority Autoridad Nacional de Acuicultura y Pesca (AUNAP) National FocalPoint [To be defined] NationalSecretariat [To be defined] 0 Members of FiTI Multi-Stakeholder Group 0 FiTI Reports 0 Compliance Validations Locating fisheries information in Colombia Information on marine fisheries
- [São Tomé and Príncipe](https://fiti.global/sao-tome-and-principe) - The Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe has been a FiTI Implementing Country since December 2023. FiTI implementation in São Tomé and Príncipe CoordinatingAuthority Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Fisheries National FocalPoint Mr João Pessoa NationalSecretariat Mr Manuel Jorge De Carvalho Do Rio 9 Members of FiTI Multi-Stakeholder Group 2 FiTI Reports 0
- [Panama](https://fiti.global/panama) - The Republic of Panama has been a FiTI Committed Country since October 2024. FiTI implementation in Panama CoordinatingAuthority Autoridad de los Recursos Acuáticos de Panamá (ARAP) National FocalPoint [To be defined] NationalSecretariat [To be defined] 0 Members of FiTI Multi-Stakeholder Group 0 FiTI Reports 0 Compliance Validations Locating fisheries information in Panama A number of
- [Madagascar](https://fiti.global/madagascar) - The Republic of Madagascar has been a FiTI Implementing Country since December 2022. FiTI implementation in Madagascar CoordinatingAuthority Ministry of Fisheries and Blue Economy National FocalPoint Ms Narindra Raharison NationalSecretariat Ms Ranjaliva Vero Ramananihanitramalala 12 Members of FiTI Multi-Stakeholder Group 3 FiTI Reports 0 Compliance Validations Locating fisheries information in Madagascar Information on marine fisheries
- [Ghana](https://fiti.global/ghana) - The Republic of Ghana has been a FiTI Committed Country since July 2024. FiTI implementation in Ghana CoordinatingAuthority Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture (MoFA) National FocalPoint Mr Ishmael Nii Adjei Browne NationalSecretariat Mr Selorm Tsatsu Gbedemah 15 Members of FiTI Multi-Stakeholder Group 0 FiTI Reports 0 Compliance Validations Locating fisheries information in Ghana The primary
- [Comoros](https://fiti.global/comoros) - The Union of the Comoros has been a FiTI Committed Country since July 2024. FiTI implementation in Comoros: CoordinatingAuthority Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Crafts National FocalPoint Ms Sania Soule NationalSecretariat [To be defined] 9 Members of FiTI Multi-Stakeholder Group 0 FiTI Reports 0 Compliance Validations Locating fisheries information in Comoros Several national authorities regulate,
- [Chile](https://fiti.global/chile) - The Republic of Chile has been a FiTI Committed Country since April 2024. FiTI implementation in Chile: CoordinatingAuthority Subsecretaría de Pesca y Acuicultura (SUBPESCA) National FocalPoint [To be defined] NationalSecretariat [To be defined] 0 Members of FiTI Multi-Stakeholder Group 0 FiTI Reports 0 Compliance Validations Locating fisheries information in Chile In Chile, the sustainable development
- [Cabo Verde](https://fiti.global/cabo-verde) - The Republic of Cabo Verde has been a FiTI Implementing Country since February 2023. FiTI implementation in Cabo Verde: CoordinatingAuthority Ministry of the Sea National FocalPoint Ms Iolanda Brites NationalSecretariat Mr Emilio Sanches 15 Members of FiTI Multi-Stakeholder Group 3 FiTI Reports 0 Compliance Validations Locating fisheries information in Cabo Verde The primary source for
- [Ecuador](https://fiti.global/ecuador) - The Republic of Ecuador has been a FiTI Implementing Country since December 2022. FiTI implementation in Ecuador CoordinatingAuthority Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries National FocalPoint Mr Jorge Enrique Blacio Game NationalSecretariat Ms Jennifer Aguilar Hidalgo 22 Members of FiTI Multi-Stakeholder Group 2 FiTI Reports 0 Compliance Validations Locating fisheries information in Ecuador Information on
- [About the FiTI](https://fiti.global/about-the-initiative)
- [FiTI Reports](https://fiti.global/fiti-reports) - The FiTI Standard emphasises the need for national authorities to develop and strengthen their own systems for collecting, organising and publishing information online in a complete, accessible and understandable manner. For this, a country’s National Multi-Stakeholder Group reviews and approves annual assessments on the fisheries information in the public domain for all transparency requirements in
- [International Board](https://fiti.global/fiti-international-board) - The FiTI International Board is the global supervisory body of the initiative. The FiTI International Board reflects a multi-stakeholder composition. In accordance with the constitution of the FiTI association, the FiTI International Board comprises of the FiTI Chair and 18 voting Board Members, equally distributed among full members from the three stakeholder groups: Government sector:
- [Progressive Improvement Tracker](https://fiti.global/progressive-improvement-tracker) - Although the FiTI holds all countries to the same high standards, it recognises that national authorities may lack financial resources, technology, expertise or staff to fulfil the transparency requirements of the FiTI Standard. Progressive improvement represents a key aspect of the FiTI implementation, as anchored in FiTI Principle 7 which stipulates: "Increasing transparency and participation
- [Funding](https://fiti.global/funding) - As an international not-for-profit organisation, the Fisheries Transparency Initiative relies on the support of philanthropic donors, charitable contributions and government grants. Since January 2020, the FiTI is legally institutionalised as a non-profit, non-governmental association in Seychelles under Seychellois law. Funding support: By funder categories Funding support: By individual funders Audited Annual Financial Statements In accordance
- [FiTI International Secretariat](https://fiti.global/about-the-secretariat) - The FiTI International Secretariat is the global executive body of the initiative. It is accountable to the FiTI International Board. The FiTI International Secretariat comprises of a globally distributed team of fisheries and governance experts, located in several countries as well as in our Seychelles-based headquarter. The Secretariat is responsible for the day-to-day running of
- [Association](https://fiti.global/association) - The Fisheries Transparency Initiative is a global multi-stakeholder partnership. It is legally institutionalised as a non-profit, non-governmental association in Seychelles under Seychellois law. From June 2015 until January 2020, the German-based non-profit organization HUMBOLDT-VIADRINA Governance Platform was acting as the fiscal host for the initiative. Recognising the need to give the FiTI its own legal
- [beneFiTIng from fisheries transparency](https://fiti.global/benefits) - The global movement for transparency and open government data has been justified for many reasons. It is seen as fundamental to modern ideas of democratic governance, to improve public service delivery and citizen engagement. But most prominently, transparency is linked to enhance effective oversight and accountability.However, in order to ensure that transparency is given the
- [FiTI Standard](https://fiti.global/fiti-standard) - The FiTI Standard is the global default framework for transparency in national marine fisheries management. The FiTI Standard is the outcome of extensive discussions among governments, industrial fishing companies, small-scale fishing representatives, intergovernmental organisations and civil society groups working on fisheries and marine conservation. It defines what information should be published online by national authorities,
- [Glossary](https://fiti.global/glossary) - A B C E F H I J M N P R S T V A Accessible: For information to be accessible it must be freely available, published online by national authorities and is easy to find. For information to be accessible, it should also be judged whether it is comprehensible. While ultimately subjective, the
- [tBrief series](https://fiti.global/tbrief-series) - Our “transparency Briefs” (or tBriefs for short) seek to discuss the global interest of transparency in fisheries in more detail, including reviewing the evidence of lack of transparency in different aspects of fisheries, looking at emerging priorities (such as beneficial ownership transparency), as well as critically debating the effectiveness of transparency reforms for divergent groups
- [Papua New Guinea](https://fiti.global/papua-new-guinea) - Since August 2024, the FiTI is collaborating with stakeholders in Papua New Guinea (government, business, civil society) to raise awareness about the importance of transparency for the country's marine fisheries sector and to obtain a public commitment from the government of Papua New Guinea to implement the FiTI Standard. Relevant posts
- [Compliance Channel](https://fiti.global/compliance-channel) - A collaborative, multi-stakeholder approach is the defining characteristic of national FiTI implementations, enshrined in FiTI Principle 5 “Transparency is most effective when information is shared and verified through the active, free, effective, meaningful and informed participation of governments, business, civil society, scientists, and other stakeholders as equal partners, thereby allowing all stakeholders to ensure that
- [Dominican Republic](https://fiti.global/dominican-republic) - Since March 2024, the FiTI is collaborating with stakeholders in Dominican Republic (government, business, civil society) to raise awareness about the importance of transparency for the country's marine fisheries sector and to obtain a public commitment from the government of Dominican Republic to implement the FiTI Standard. Relevant posts
- [Fiji](https://fiti.global/fiji) - Since November 2024, the FiTI is collaborating with stakeholders in Fiji (government, business, civil society) to raise awareness about the importance of transparency for the country's marine fisheries sector and to obtain a public commitment from the government of Fiji to implement the FiTI Standard. Relevant posts
- [Dictionary](https://fiti.global/dictionary)
- [#KnowYourFisheries](https://fiti.global/knowyourfisheries-overview) - A core objective of the FiTI is that information published by the governments stimulates public debates on countries' marine fisheries and allows stakeholders to participate in reforms towards better governance of the sector. In order for the FiTI to contribute to participatory governance, there are three concrete ways in which stakeholders stand to benefit from
- [Tanzania](https://fiti.global/tanzania) - Since March 2024, the FiTI is collaborating with stakeholders in Tanzania (government, business, civil society) to raise awareness about the importance of transparency for the country's marine fisheries sector and to obtain a public commitment from the government of Tanzania to implement the FiTI Standard. Relevant posts
- [Mozambique](https://fiti.global/mozambique) - Since March 2024, the FiTI is collaborating with stakeholders in Mozambique (government, business, civil society) to raise awareness about the importance of transparency for the country's marine fisheries sector and to obtain a public commitment from the government of Mozambique to implement the FiTI Standard. Relevant posts
- [Kenya](https://fiti.global/kenya) - Since February 2024, the FiTI is collaborating with stakeholders in Kenya (government, business, civil society) to raise awareness about the importance of transparency for the country's marine fisheries sector and to obtain a public commitment from the government of Kenya to implement the FiTI Standard. Relevant posts
- [Jamaica](https://fiti.global/jamaica) - Since March 2024, the FiTI is collaborating with stakeholders in Jamaica (government, business, civil society) to raise awareness about the importance of transparency for the country's marine fisheries sector and to obtain a public commitment from the government of Jamaica to implement the FiTI Standard. Relevant posts
- [Costa Rica](https://fiti.global/costa-rica) - Since March 2023, the FiTI is collaborating with stakeholders in Costa Rica (government, business, civil society) to raise awareness about the importance of transparency for the country's marine fisheries sector and to obtain a public commitment from the government of Costa Rica to implement the FiTI Standard. Relevant posts
- [Guinea-Bissau](https://fiti.global/guinea-bissau) - Since January 2023, the FiTI is collaborating with stakeholders in Guinea-Bissau (government, business, civil society) to raise awareness about the importance of transparency for the country's marine fisheries sector and to obtain a public commitment from the government of Guinea-Bissau to implement the FiTI Standard. Relevant posts
- [Document Library](https://fiti.global/document-library) - [doc_library]
- [Document Search](https://fiti.global/document-search)
- [Careers](https://fiti.global/careers) - The FiTI International Secretariat comprises a globally distributed team of fisheries and governance experts, located in several countries as well as in its Seychelles-based headquarter. The Secretariat is responsible for the day-to-day running of the FiTI, which includes supporting countries in implementing the FiTI Standard and promoting an enabling environment that demands, understands, utilises and
- [Partnerships](https://fiti.global/partnerships) - Over the past two decades there has been an enormous growth in collective action for international development. This has been aided by the growing understanding that complex and interlinked global challenges, such as sustainable fisheries, cannot be tackled by unilateral actions alone, but rather through collaborative partnerships, involving multiple actors. For this reason, the FiTI
- [TAKING STOCK - Country reports](https://fiti.global/taking-stock/countries) - The TAKING STOCK: Online Transparency of Fisheries Management Information assessments can be undertaken for any coastal country, independent of whether the country is already implementing the FiTI Standard. [table id=1 /] Country results per transparency requirements Our TAKING STOCK assessments have been developed to offer insights into different country experiences and approaches to publishing data.
- [FAQs](https://fiti.global/faqs) - About transparency in fisheries About the initiative About the FiTI Standard About country validations About transparency in fisheries Top of Page About the initiative Top of Page About the FiTI Standard Top of Page About country validations Top of Page
- [News, Updates, Blogs](https://fiti.global/news-updates-blogs)
- [Legal notice](https://fiti.global/legal-notice) - Privacy The Fisheries Transparency Initiative (FiTI) is committed to ensuring the privacy of all our users. The FiTI website (https://fiti.global), including all information and materials contained on it is managed by the Fisheries Transparency Initiative (FiTI), Highway Point Building, PO Box 6079, Providence/Mahé, Seychelles - registered as an association under Seychellois law. This Privacy Policy
- [Senegal](https://fiti.global/senegal) - Since 2016, the FiTI is collaborating with stakeholders in Senegal (government, business, civil society) to raise awareness about the importance of transparency for the country’s marine fisheries sector and to implement the FiTI Standard. Implementation timeline Relevant posts
- [Timeline](https://fiti.global/events-timeline) - This timeline displays major FiTI events, starting from the two-year global consultation process to develop the FiTI Standard (2015-2017), through the institutionalisation of the FiTI as a non-profit association in the Seychelles, and now to the present day, where countries continue to join and implement the FiTI Standard. Each event provides additional information by clicking
- [Advisory Group meeting - November 2016](https://fiti.global/advisory-group-meeting-november-2016) - 5th International Advisory Group meeting of the Fisheries Transparency Initiative Date: 9 November 2016 Venue: Gothenburg/Sweden Hosted by: Swedish Agency for Marine and Water Management, with the financial assistance of the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA) Conducted by: HUMBOLDT-VIADRINA Governance Platform The report of the meeting is now available for download here.
- [Advisory Group meeting - June 2016](https://fiti.global/advisory-group-meeting-june-2016) - 4th International Advisory Group meeting of the Fisheries Transparency Initiative Date: 15 June 2016 Venue: Madrid/Spain Hosted by: Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Environment of Spain Conducted by: HUMBOLDT-VIADRINA Governance Platform The report of the meeting is now available for download here.
- [Advisory Group meeting - October 2015](https://fiti.global/advisory-group-meeting-october-2015) - 2nd International Advisory Group meeting of the Fisheries Transparency Initiative Date: 21 October 2015 Time: 9.00-17.00 Venue: Viale delle Terme di Caracalla, 00153 Rome / Italy Hosted by: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Conducted by: HUMBOLDT-VIADRINA Governance Platform The Fisheries Transparency Initiative continued its discussion on transparency requirements, when its International
- [Advisory Group meeting - July 2015](https://fiti.global/advisory-group-july-2015) - 1st International Advisory Group meeting of the Fisheries Transparency Initiative Date: 24 July 2015 Time: 9.00 a.m. – 5.30 p.m. Venue: Pariser Platz 6, 10117 Berlin / Germany Hosted and conducted by: HUMBOLDT-VIADRINA Governance Platform The 1st International Advisory Group meeting of the Fisheries Transparency Initiative was attended by more than 25 international fisheries and
- [Advisory Group meeting - February 2016](https://fiti.global/advisory-group-meeting-february-2016) - 3rd International Advisory Group meeting of the Fisheries Transparency Initiative Date: 4 February 2016 Time: 10.00-16.00 Venue: Nouakchott/Mauritania Hosted by: Government of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania Conducted by: HUMBOLDT-VIADRINA Governance Platform The meeting report is now available for download here.
- [2nd International Conference in Bali / Indonesia](https://fiti.global/2nd-international-conference) - 2nd International Conference of the Fisheries Transparency Initiative Date: 27 April 2017 Venue: Bali/Indonesia Hosted by: Government of the Republic of Indonesia Internet Website of the Conference: http://2ndfiticonference.kkp.go.id/ INDONESIA, 27 April 2017; the 2nd International Conference of the Fisheries Transparency Initiative, hosted by the Government of Indonesia, launched a new era of transparency and participation
- [1st International Conference](https://fiti.global/1st-international-conference) - 1st International Conference of the Fisheries Transparency Initiative (FiTI) Date: 3 February 2016 Date of the Event : 9.00 – 18.00 Venue : Centre International des Conférences, Nouakchott/Mauritania Hosted by: Government of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania Conference Hashtag : #FiTI_MR2016 The one-day international conference gathered approx. 300 representatives of governments, businesses, civil society, international organizations, donors and
- [TAKING STOCK - Country results](https://fiti.global/taking-stock/country-results)
- [beneFiTIng - Incentives for government transparency of marine fisheries management](https://fiti.global/benefiting) - The global movement for transparency and open government data has been justified for many reasons. It is seen as fundamental to modern ideas of democratic governance, to improve public service delivery and citizen engagement. But most prominently, transparency is linked to enhance effective oversight and accountability. However, in times where many governments focus on post
- [Mauritius](https://fiti.global/mauritius) - Since April 2021, the FiTI has been collaborating with stakeholders in Mauritius (government, business, civil society) to raise awareness about the importance of transparency for the country's marine fisheries sector and to obtain a public commitment from the government of Mauritius to implement the FiTI. Relevant posts
- [#KnowYourFisheries video series](https://fiti.global/knowyourfisheries) - Transparency should not be seen simply as the act of providing information in the public domain, but also ensuring that such information allows others to draw reliable conclusions from it. Yet, fisheries management in itself is a complex topic, often aggravated by presenting information in highly technical reports or formats, making it difficult for the
- [TAKING STOCK - Online Transparency of Fisheries Management Information](https://fiti.global/taking-stock) - Public access to information is a prerequisite to manage fisheries efficiently and sustainably, as well as the ability for effective oversight, accountability and public dialogue. Yet, transparency is still often wrongly perceived as a voluntary act. Instead, the provision of accessible, timely and credible information on a country’s marine fisheries is increasingly becoming a legal
- [Validation](https://fiti.global/validation) - The reputation of the FiTI as an initiative promoting good governance in fisheries is one of the initiative’s greatest assets. This is also a major driver motivating countries to join the FiTI and benefit from its international standing. Robust and objective assurance procedures play an important role in creating and maintaining this reputation to ensure
- [Peru](https://fiti.global/peru) - Since January 2020, the FiTI has been collaborating with stakeholders in Peru (government, business, civil society) to raise awareness about the importance of transparency for the country's marine fisheries sector and to obtain a public commitment from the government of Peru to implement the FiTI. Relevant posts
- [TAKING STOCK – Methodology](https://fiti.global/taking-stock/methodology) - The TAKING STOCK assessments are based on a robust methodology, ensuring that standardised transparency assessments of fisheries management information are conducted by the FiTI International Secretariat. The methodology has been designed in a way that these TAKING STOCK assessments can be applied to all coastal countries globally, independent of whether a country has already joined
- [Join the FiTI](https://fiti.global/join-the-fiti) - The intention to join the FiTI must come from a country’s head of state or government, or an appropriately delegated government representative (e.g. Minister responsible for fisheries). In order to be formally recognised as an FiTI implementing country, a country must implement six sign-up steps and submit a Candidate application to the FiTI International Board.
- [Giving meaning to fisheries transparency](https://fiti.global/giving-meaning-to-transparency) - The value of transparency does not only lie in understanding what information on a country’s marine fisheries is available online, and where gaps exist. Fundamentally, and in very simple terms, public access to fisheries information is important to help answer critical questions about the sustainability of the sector. Given the complexity of fisheries management, answering
- [Conceptual Phase](https://fiti.global/conceptualphase) - Objectives of the Conceptual Phase (May 2015 – April 2017) The main objective of the FiTI Conceptual Phase was the development of the FiTI Standard, based on the FiTI Principles, which reflect the beliefs and aims of all FiTI stakeholders. The FiTI Standard (27 April 2017) has been developed by the FiTI International Secretariat, in close
- [Candidate application](https://fiti.global/candidate-application) - When the country has completed the sign-up steps and wishes to be recognised as a FiTI Candidate, the government must – with the approval of the National MSG – submit a FiTI Candidate Application to the FiTI International Board. The candidate application process The Country submits a Candidate Application to the FiTI International Board via
- [Good Fisheries Transparency Practices](https://fiti.global/good-transparency-practices) - Commonly, transparency is narrowly defined as the act of publishing complete, timely and easy-to-find information. However, it is equally important to publish information in a way that allows non-experts to understand and draw conclusions from it. The FiTI is therefore documenting international good transparency practices, recognising efforts by national authorities...
- [Working Groups](https://fiti.global/working-groups-2) - Background The FiTI Secretariat has approached a small group of experts from the International Advisory Group to contribute recommendations on the transparency elements for FiTI in respect to the large-scale fishing sector. These recommendations will be presented at the next meeting(s) of the International Advisory Group. The current status of discussions was presented by a member
- [#KnowYourFisheries - Video](https://fiti.global/video-category) - [aiovg_category]
- [#KnowYourFisheries - Video search](https://fiti.global/search-videos) - < Return to #KnowYourFisheries video series [aiovg_search]
- [Player Embed](https://fiti.global/player-embed)
- [Video Tag](https://fiti.global/video-tag) - [aiovg_tag]
- [User Videos](https://fiti.global/user-videos) - [aiovg_user_videos]
- [Contact](https://fiti.global/contact)

## Transparency Practices

- [Peru: Registry of vessels authorised to fish](https://fiti.global/gtp/peru-registry-of-vessels-authorised-to-fish) - The Peruvian government provides access to a detailed vessel registry of Peruvian-flagged vessels located online. The registry provides information mainly on vessels in the large-scale sector while also sharing information on a substantial number of vessels in the small-scale and artisanal sectors. As part of this database, members of the public and other stakeholders can
- [Annual Reports on fisheries management in Bangladesh](https://fiti.global/gtp/annualreport_bangladesh) - As part of the TAKING STOCK assessment, first conducted in Bangladesh it was found that the Department of Fisheries in Bangladesh provides Annual Reports that detail its fisheries management efforts. This is considered good practice because the consistent sharing of this comprehensive document allows members of the public and other key stakeholders to understand the

## Logos

- [Conservation Alliance for Seafood Solutions (CASS)](https://fiti.global/logo/conservation-alliance-for-seafood-solutions-cass)
- [Seafood Alliance for Legality and Traceability (SALT)](https://fiti.global/logo/seafood-alliance-for-legality-and-traceability-salt)
- [Danny Faure Foundation](https://fiti.global/logo/danny-faure-foundation)
- [Regional Partnership for Coastal and Marine Conservation (PRCM)](https://fiti.global/logo/regional-partnership-for-coastal-and-marine-conservation-prcm)
- [Mar Ambiente e Pesca Artesanal (MARAPA)](https://fiti.global/logo/mar-ambiente-e-pesca-artesanal-marapa)
- [Shellcatch](https://fiti.global/logo/shellcatch)
- [AU-IBAR](https://fiti.global/logo/au-ibar)
- [Blue Ventures](https://fiti.global/logo/blue-ventures)
- [Causa Natura](https://fiti.global/logo/causa-natura)
- [Conservation International – Ecuador](https://fiti.global/logo/conservation-international-ecuador)
- [WWF Peru](https://fiti.global/logo/wwf-peru)
- [Nature Crime Alliance](https://fiti.global/logo/nature-crime-alliance)
- [International Anti-Corruption Academy (IACA)](https://fiti.global/logo/international-anti-corruption-academy-iaca)

## Shortcode Generator

- [Technologypartner](https://fiti.global/shortcode/technologypartner)
- [Implementationpartner](https://fiti.global/shortcode/implementationpartner)
- [KnowledgeTrainingOutreach](https://fiti.global/shortcode/knowledgetrainingoutreach)

## Timeline Stories

- [FiTI Report](https://fiti.global/timeline/fiti-report-17) - Mauritania's Multi-Stakeholder Group publishes 2025 FiTI Report
- [FiTI Report](https://fiti.global/timeline/fiti-report-18) - Mauritania's Multi-Stakeholder Group publishes 2024 FiTI Report
- [FiTI Report](https://fiti.global/timeline/fiti-report-19) - Cabo Verde's Multi-Stakeholder Group publishes 2025 FiTI Report
- [FiTI Report](https://fiti.global/timeline/fiti-report-20) - São Tomé and Príncipe's Multi-Stakeholder Group publishes 2025 FiTI Report
- [FiTI Report](https://fiti.global/timeline/fiti-report-21) - Madagascar's Multi-Stakeholder Group publishes 2025 FiTI Report
- [FiTI Report](https://fiti.global/timeline/fiti-report) - Seychelles' Multi-Stakeholder Group publishes 2020 FiTI Report
- [FiTI Report](https://fiti.global/timeline/new-story-2) - Seychelles' Multi-Stakeholder Group publishes 2020 FiTI Report
- [FiTI Report](https://fiti.global/timeline/fiti-report-2) - Seychelles' Multi-Stakeholder Group publishes 2022 FiTI Report
- [FiTI Report](https://fiti.global/timeline/fiti-report-3) - Seychelles' Multi-Stakeholder Group publishes 2023 FiTI Report
- [FiTI Report](https://fiti.global/timeline/fiti-report-5) - Cabo Verde's Multi-Stakeholder Group publishes 2023 FiTI Report
- [FiTI Report](https://fiti.global/timeline/fiti-report-6) - Mauritania's Multi-Stakeholder Group publishes 2023 FiTI Report
- [FiTI Report](https://fiti.global/timeline/fiti-report-7) - Mauritania's Multi-Stakeholder Group publishes 2022 FiTI Report
- [FiTI Report](https://fiti.global/timeline/fiti-report-8) - Mauritania's Multi-Stakeholder Group publishes 2020-21 FiTI Report
- [FiTI Report](https://fiti.global/timeline/fiti-report-9) - Mauritania's Multi-Stakeholder Group publishes 2019 FiTI Report
- [FiTI Report](https://fiti.global/timeline/fiti-report-13) - São Tomé and Príncipe's Multi-Stakeholder Group publishes 2024 FiTI Report
- [FiTI Report](https://fiti.global/timeline/fiti-report-10) - Ecuador's Multi-Stakeholder Group publishes 2024 FiTI Report
- [FiTI Report](https://fiti.global/timeline/fiti-report-11) - Madagascar's Multi-Stakeholder Group publishes 2024 FiTI Report
- [FiTI Report](https://fiti.global/timeline/fiti-report-12) - Cabo Verde's Multi-Stakeholder Group publishes 2024 FiTI Report
- [FiTI Report](https://fiti.global/timeline/fiti-report-14) - Seychelles' Multi-Stakeholder Group publishes 2024 FiTI Report
- [FiTI Report](https://fiti.global/timeline/fiti-report-15) - Seychelles' National Multi-Stakeholder Group publishes 2025 FiTI Report
- [FiTI Report](https://fiti.global/timeline/fiti-report-16) - Ecuador's Multi-Stakeholder Group publishes 2025 FiTI Report
- [FiTI Report](https://fiti.global/timeline/fiti-report-4) - Madagascar's Multi-Stakeholder Group publishes 2023 FiTI Report
- [Commitment](https://fiti.global/timeline/commitment-14) - Government of Colombia announces its commitment to join the FiTI
- [Commitment](https://fiti.global/timeline/commitment-13) - Government of Liberia announces its commitment to join the FiTI
- [Validation](https://fiti.global/timeline/validation-4) - FiTI International Board recognises Mauritania's implementation efforts as ‘compliant’
- [Commitment](https://fiti.global/timeline/commitment-10) - Government of Ghana announces its commitment to join the FiTI
- [Commitment](https://fiti.global/timeline/commitment-9) - Government of Comoros announces its commitment to join the FiTI
- [Delisting](https://fiti.global/timeline/delisting) - FiTI International Board delisted Senegal due to failure of implementing the FiTI Standard
- [Commitment](https://fiti.global/timeline/commitment-12) - Government of Panama announces its commitment to join the FiTI
- [Validation](https://fiti.global/timeline/validation-3) - FiTI International Board recognises Seychelles' implementation efforts as ‘compliant’
- [Commitment](https://fiti.global/timeline/commitment-8) - Government of Senegal announces its commitment to join the FiTI
- [Commitment](https://fiti.global/timeline/commitment-6) - Government of Mauritania announces its commitment to join the FiTI
- [Commitment](https://fiti.global/timeline/syc-commitment-to-the-fiti) - Government of Seychelles announces its commitment to join the FiTI
- [Commitment](https://fiti.global/timeline/commitment-11) - Government of Sierra Leone announces its commitment to join the FiTI
- [Candidate Country](https://fiti.global/timeline/candidate-country-2) - FiTI International Board grants Candidate Country status to Cabo Verde
- ['Nouakchott Declaration'](https://fiti.global/timeline/call-for-fisheries-transparency) - 'High-level conference on transparency and sustainable development in Africa' in Nouakchott/Mauritania calls for the establishment of a global fisheries transparency initiative
- [Candidate Country](https://fiti.global/timeline/candidate-country-5) - FiTI International Board grants Candidate Country status to São Tomé and Príncipe
- [Institutionalisation](https://fiti.global/timeline/institutionalisation) - The FiTI is legally registered as a non-profit association in Seychelles
- [Candidate Country](https://fiti.global/timeline/candidate-country-4) - FiTI International Board grants Candidate Country status to Mauritania
- [Conceptual Phase](https://fiti.global/timeline/conceptual-phase-3) - International Advisory Group conducts its 3rd meeting in Nouakchott/Mauritania, hosted by the Government of Mauritania
- [International Conference](https://fiti.global/timeline/international-conference) - Government of Mauritania hosts the 1st International FiTI Conference in Nouakchott/Mauritania
- [International Conference](https://fiti.global/timeline/international-conference-2) - Government of Indonesia hosts the 2nd International FiTI Conference in Bali/Indonesia
- [Conceptual Phase](https://fiti.global/timeline/conceptual-phase-4) - International Advisory Group conducts its 4th meeting in Madrid/Spain, hosted by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Environment of Spain
- [Conceptual Phase](https://fiti.global/timeline/conceptual-phase-5) - International Advisory Group conducts its 5th meeting in Gothenburg/Sweden, hosted by the Swedish Agency for Marine and Water Management
- [Conceptual Phase](https://fiti.global/timeline/conceptual-phase) - International Advisory Group conducts its 1st meeting in Berlin/Germany, hosted by the Berlin Governance Platform
- [Conceptual Phase](https://fiti.global/timeline/conceptual-phase-2) - International Advisory Group conducts its 2nd meeting in Rome/Italy, hosted by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
- [Commitment](https://fiti.global/timeline/commitment-7) - Government of São Tomé and Príncipe announces its commitment to join the FiTI
- [Validation](https://fiti.global/timeline/validation-2) - FiTI International Board recognises Mauritania's implementation efforts as ‘meaningful progress’
- [Commitment](https://fiti.global/timeline/commitment-5) - Government of Guinea announces its commitment to join the FiTI
- [Commitment](https://fiti.global/timeline/commitment-4) - Government of Ecuador announces its commitment to join the FiTI
- [Candidate Country](https://fiti.global/timeline/candidate-country-3) - FiTI International Board grants Candidate Country status to Ecuador
- [Commitment](https://fiti.global/timeline/commitment-3) - Government of Chile announces its commitment to join the FiTI
- [Validation](https://fiti.global/timeline/validation) - FiTI International Board recognises Seychelles’ implementation efforts as ‘meaningful progress’
- [Commitment](https://fiti.global/timeline/commitment) - Government of Madagascar announces its commitment to join the FiTI
- [Commitment](https://fiti.global/timeline/commitment-2) - Government of Cabo Verde announces its commitment to join the FiTI
- [Candidate Country](https://fiti.global/timeline/new-story) - FiTI International Board grants Candidate Country status to Seychelles
- [Candidate Country](https://fiti.global/timeline/candidate-country) - FiTI International Board grants Candidate Country status to Madagascar
- [Headquarter Agreement](https://fiti.global/timeline/headquarter-agreement) - Government of Seychelles and the FiTI sign a 10-year Headquarter Agreement

## Projects

- [2019 FiTI Report Mauritania [FR]](https://fiti.global/honeypress_portfolio/tbrief-01-transparency-in-fisheries-not-as-clear-as-it-seems)
- [2019 FiTI Report Seychelles [EN]](https://fiti.global/honeypress_portfolio/benefiting)

## Documents

- [Become part of your country’s FiTI National Multi-Stakeholder Group (MSG)](https://fiti.global/documents/become-part-of-your-countrys-fiti-national-multi-stakeholder-group-msg)
- [Únete al Grupo Multi-Actor (GMA) Nacional de FiTI en tu país](https://fiti.global/documents/unete-al-grupo-multi-actor-gma-nacional-de-fiti-en-tu-pais)
- [Devenez membre du Groupe Multipartite National (GMM) de la FiTI de votre pays](https://fiti.global/documents/devenez-membre-du-groupe-multipartite-national-gmm-de-la-fiti-de-votre-pays)
- [Torne-se membro do Grupo Multissetorial Nacional (GMM) do seu país](https://fiti.global/documents/torne-se-membro-do-grupo-multissetorial-nacional-gmm-do-seu-pais)
- [Rôles et Responsabilités pour un processus de mise en oeuvre efficace de la FiTI](https://fiti.global/documents/roles-et-responsabilites-pour-un-processus-de-mise-en-oeuvre-efficace-de-la-fiti)
- [Normas e Responsabilidades para uma implementação eficaz da FiTI](https://fiti.global/documents/normas-e-responsabilidades-para-uma-implementacao-eficaz-da-fiti)
- [Roles y Responsabilidades para un proceso efectivo en la implementación de FiTI](https://fiti.global/documents/roles-y-responsabilidades-para-un-proceso-efectivo-en-la-implementacion-de-fiti)
- [Roles and Responsibilities for an effective FiTI implementation process](https://fiti.global/documents/roles-and-responsibilities-for-an-effective-fiti-implementation-process)
- [Fisheries Transparency Initiative (FiTI): At a Glance](https://fiti.global/documents/fisheries-transparency-initiative-at-a-glance)
- [UNA LUCHA DE 20 AÑOS: Transparencia en los subsidios al sector pesquero](https://fiti.global/documents/una-lucha-de-20-anos-transparencia-en-los-subsidios-al-sector-pesquero)
- [TRANSPARÊNCIA NO FINANCIAMENTO DO DESENVOLVIMENTO DA PESCA MARINHA: uma tarefa impossível?](https://fiti.global/documents/transparencia-no-financiamento-do-desenvolvimento-da-pesca-marinha-uma-tarefa-impossivel)
- [TRANSPARENCE DU FINANCEMENT DU DÉVELOPPEMENT DES PÊCHES MARITIMES : une tâche impossible ?](https://fiti.global/documents/transparence-du-financement-du-developpement-des-peches-maritimes-une-tache-impossible)
- [TRANSPARENCIA EN EL FINANCIAMIENTO PARA EL DESARROLLO DE LA PESCA MARINA: ¿Una tarea imposible?](https://fiti.global/documents/transparencia-en-el-financiamiento-para-el-desarrollo-de-la-pesca-marina-una-tarea-imposible)
- [TRANSPARENCY IN DEVELOPMENT FINANCE FOR MARINE FISHERIES: An impossible task?](https://fiti.global/documents/transparency-in-development-finance-for-marine-fisheries-an-impossible-task)
- [Dando voz às preocupações sobre a implementação da FiTI a nível nacional](https://fiti.global/documents/dando-voz-as-preocupacoes-sobre-a-implementacao-da-fiti-a-nivel-nacional)
- [Exprimer des préoccupations concernant la mise en oeuvre de la FiTI au niveau national](https://fiti.global/documents/exprimer-des-preoccupations-concernant-la-mise-en-oeuvre-de-la-fiti-au-niveau-national)
- [Expresión de preocupaciones sobre las implementaciones nacionales de FiTI](https://fiti.global/documents/expresion-de-preocupaciones-sobre-las-implementaciones-nacionales-de-fiti)
- [Voicing concerns about national FiTI implementations](https://fiti.global/documents/voicing-concerns-about-national-fiti-implementations)
- [TAKING STOCK: Indonesia [2024 Ringkasan]](https://fiti.global/documents/taking-stock-indonesia-2024-ringkasan)
- [TAKING STOCK: Indonesia [2024 Summary Assessment Report]](https://fiti.global/documents/taking-stock-indonesia-2024-summary-assessment-report)
- [TAKING STOCK: Indonesia [2024 Detailed Assessment Report]](https://fiti.global/documents/taking-stock-indonesia-2024-detailed-assessment-report)
- [TAKING STOCK: Ecuador [Reporte de Evaluación Resumido 2022]](https://fiti.global/documents/taking-stock-ecuador-reporte-de-evaluacion-resumido-2022)
- [Iniciativa de Transparencia Pesquera (FiTI): En resumen](https://fiti.global/documents/iniciativa-de-transparencia-pesquera-de-un-vistazo)
- [Iniciativa para a Transparência das Pescas (FiTI): Em resumo](https://fiti.global/documents/iniciativa-para-a-transparencia-das-pescas-fiti-em-resumo)
- [L’Initiative pour la Transparence des Pêches (FiTI): En bref](https://fiti.global/documents/linitiative-pour-la-transparence-des-peches-fiti-en-bref)
- [TAKING STOCK: São Tomé and Príncipe [2022 Detailed Assessment Report]](https://fiti.global/documents/taking-stock-sao-tome-and-principe-2022-detailed-assessment-report)
- [Países Costeiros: Pescas marítimas sustentáveis através da transparência e participação de várias partes interessadas](https://fiti.global/documents/paises-costeiros-pescas-maritimas-sustentaveis-atraves-da-transparencia-e-participacao-de-varias-partes-interessadas)
- [Pays côtiers: Des pecheries maritimes durables par le biais de la transparence et de la participation multipartite](https://fiti.global/documents/pays-cotiers-des-pecheries-maritimes-durables-par-le-biais-de-la-transparence-et-de-la-participation-multipartite)
- [Paises costeros: Pesca marina sostenible a través de la transparencia y la participación de actores de los diferentes sectores](https://fiti.global/documents/paises-costeros-pesca-marina-sostenible-a-traves-de-la-transparencia-y-la-participacion-de-actores-de-los-diferentes-sectores)
- [Coastal countries: Sustainable marine fisheries through transparency and multi-stakeholder participation](https://fiti.global/documents/coastal-countries-sustainable-marine-fisheries-through-transparency-and-multi-stakeholder-participation)
- [Ilaina ny fangaraharahana ho an 'ireo mpanjono madinika eto Madagasikara](https://fiti.global/documents/ilaina-ny-fangaraharahana-ho-an-ireo-mpanjono-madinika-eto-madagasikara)
- [Le Besoin de Transparence pour les Petits Pêcheurs à Madagascar](https://fiti.global/documents/le-besoin-de-transparence-pour-les-petits-pecheurs-a-madagascar)
- [The Need for Transparency for Small-Scale Fisheries in Madagascar](https://fiti.global/documents/the-need-for-transparency-for-small-scale-fisheries-in-madagascar)
- [Connaître vos Pêcheries ! Madagascar](https://fiti.global/documents/connaitre-vos-pecheries-madagascar)
- [Know Your Fisheries! Madagascar](https://fiti.global/documents/know-your-fisheries-madagascar)
- [TAKING STOCK: Viet Nam [2024 Báo cáo đánh giá tóm tắt]](https://fiti.global/documents/taking-stock-viet-nam-2024-bao-cao-danh-gia-tom-tat)
- [TAKING STOCK: Viet Nam [2024 Detailed Assessment Report]](https://fiti.global/documents/taking-stock-viet-nam-2024-detailed-assessment-report)
- [TAKING STOCK: Viet Nam [2024 Summary Assessment Report]](https://fiti.global/documents/taking-stock-viet-nam-2024-summary-assessment-report)
- [TAKING STOCK: United States of America [2022 Detailed Assessment Report]](https://fiti.global/documents/taking-stock-united-states-of-america-2022-detailed-assessment-report)
- [TAKING STOCK: United States of America [2022 Summary Assessment Report]](https://fiti.global/documents/taking-stock-united-states-of-america-2022-summary-assessment-report)
- [TAKING STOCK: São Tomé and Príncipe [2022 Relatório de Avaliação Detalhado]](https://fiti.global/documents/taking-stock-sao-tome-and-principe-2022-relatorio-de-avaliacao-detalhado)
- [TAKING STOCK: São Tomé and Príncipe [2022 Relatório Sumário de Avaliação]](https://fiti.global/documents/taking-stock-sao-tome-and-principe-2022-relatorio-sumario-de-avaliacao)
- [TAKING STOCK: São Tomé and Príncipe [2022 Summary Assessment Report]](https://fiti.global/documents/taking-stock-sao-tome-and-principe-2022-summary-assessment-report)
- [TAKING STOCK: Peru [2021 Reporte de Evaluación a Detalle]](https://fiti.global/documents/taking-stock-peru-2021-reporte-de-evaluacion-a-detalle)
- [TAKING STOCK: Peru [2021 Reporte de Evaluación Resumido]](https://fiti.global/documents/taking-stock-peru-2022-reporte-de-evaluacion-resumido)
- [TAKING STOCK: Peru [2021 Detailed Assessment Report]](https://fiti.global/documents/taking-stock-peru-2021-detailed-assessment-report)
- [TAKING STOCK: Peru [2021 Summary Assessment Report]](https://fiti.global/documents/taking-stock-peru-2021-summary-assessment-report)
- [TAKING STOCK: Panama [2022 Reporte de Evaluación Detalle]](https://fiti.global/documents/taking-stock-panama-2022-reporte-de-evaluacion-detalle)
- [TAKING STOCK: Panama [2022 Reporte de Evaluación Resumido]](https://fiti.global/documents/taking-stock-panama-2022-reporte-de-evaluacion-resumido)
- [TAKING STOCK: Panama [2022 Summary Assessment Report]](https://fiti.global/documents/taking-stock-panama-2022-summary-assessment-report)
- [TAKING STOCK: Mexico [2021 Reporte de Evaluación Resumido]](https://fiti.global/documents/taking-stock-mexico-reporte-de-evaluacion-resumido-2021)
- [Los Avances y Estancamientos de la Transparencia Pesquera en el Periodo 2021 - 2023](https://fiti.global/documents/los-avances-y-estancamientos-de-la-transparencia-pesquera-en-el-periodo-2021-2023)
- [TAKING STOCK: Mexico [2021 Reporte de Evaluación Detalle]](https://fiti.global/documents/taking-stock-mexico-2021-reporte-de-evaluacion-detalle)
- [TAKING STOCK: Mexico [2021 Summary Assessment Report]](https://fiti.global/documents/taking-stock-mexico-2021-summary-assessment-report)
- [TAKING STOCK: Mauritius [2022 Detailed Assessment Report]](https://fiti.global/documents/taking-stock-mauritius-2022-detailed-assessment-report)
- [TAKING STOCK: Mauritius [2022 Summary Assessment Report]](https://fiti.global/documents/taking-stock-mauritius-2022-summary-assessment-report)
- [TAKING STOCK: Ghana [2023 Detailed Assessment Report]](https://fiti.global/documents/taking-stock-ghana-2023-detailed-assessment-report)
- [TAKING STOCK: Ghana [2023 Summary Assessment Report]](https://fiti.global/documents/taking-stock-ghana-2023-summary-assessment-report)
- [TAKING STOCK: Ecuador [Reporte de Evaluación Detalle 2022]](https://fiti.global/documents/taking-stock-ecuador-reporte-de-evaluacion-detalle-2022)
- [TAKING STOCK: Ecuador [2022 Summary Assessment Report]](https://fiti.global/documents/taking-stock-ecuador-2022-summary-assessment-report)
- [TAKING STOCK: Comoros [Rapport synthétique de l’évaluation 2022]](https://fiti.global/documents/taking-stock-comoros-rapport-synthetique-de-levaluation-2022)
- [TAKING STOCK: Comoros [Rapport détaillé de l'évaluation 2022]](https://fiti.global/documents/taking-stock-comoros-rapport-detaille-de-levaluation-2022)
- [TAKING STOCK: Comoros [2022 Summary Assessment Report]](https://fiti.global/documents/taking-stock-comoros-2022-summary-assessment-report)
- [TAKING STOCK: China [2024 摘要评估报告]](https://fiti.global/documents/taking-stock-china-2024-摘要评估报告)
- [TAKING STOCK: China [2024 Detailed Assessment Report]](https://fiti.global/documents/taking-stock-china-2024-detailed-assessment-report)
- [TAKING STOCK: China [2024 Summary Assessment Report]](https://fiti.global/documents/taking-stock-china-2024-summary-assessment-report)
- [TAKING STOCK: Bangladesh [2021 Summary Report]](https://fiti.global/documents/taking-stock-transparency-assessment-bangladesh)
- [TAKING STOCK: Bangladesh [2021 Detailed Report]](https://fiti.global/documents/taking-stock-transparency-assessment-bangladesh-2021-detailed-report)
- [TAKING STOCK: Bangladesh [বাংলাদেশে র মৎস্য চাষের ব্যবস্থাপনা তথ্যের অনলাইন স্বচ্ছতার]](https://fiti.global/documents/taking-stock-transparency-assessment-bangladesh-2021-summary-report)
- [TAKING STOCK: Chile [2024 Summary Report]](https://fiti.global/documents/taking-stock-transparency-assessment-chile-2024-summary-report)
- [TAKING STOCK: Chile [2024 Reporte de Evaluación Detallado]](https://fiti.global/documents/taking-stock-transparency-assessment-chile-2024-reporte-de-evaluacion-detallado)
- [TAKING STOCK: Chile [2024 Reporte de Evaluación Resumido 2024]](https://fiti.global/documents/taking-stock-chile-2024-reporte-de-evaluacion-resumido-2024)
- [Validating countries [28 February 2022]](https://fiti.global/documents/validating-countries-28-february-2022)
- [Compilação de Relatórios da FiTI [24 de Maio de 2019]](https://fiti.global/documents/compilacao-de-relatorios-da-fiti-24-de-maio-de-2019)
- [Compilation des Rapports FiTI [24 Mai 2019]](https://fiti.global/documents/compilation-des-rapports-fiti-24-mai-2019)
- [Recopilación de Reportes FiTI [24 de mayo de 2019]](https://fiti.global/documents/recopilacion-de-reportes-fiti-24-de-mayo-de-2019)
- [Compiling FiTI Reports [24 May 2019]](https://fiti.global/documents/compiling-fiti-reports-24-may-2019)
- [Implementação das etapas de inscrição [31 de Outubro de 2019]](https://fiti.global/documents/implementacao-das-etapas-de-inscricao-31-de-outubro-de-2019)
- [Etapes d’adhésion pour les pays visant à mettre en oeuvre la FiTI [31 octobre 2019]](https://fiti.global/documents/etapes-dadhesion-pour-les-pays-visant-a-mettre-en-oeuvre-la-fiti-31-octobre-2019)
- [Los pasos de registro para países que deseen implementar FiTI [31 de octubre de 2019]](https://fiti.global/documents/los-pasos-de-registro-para-paises-que-deseen-implementar-fiti-31-de-octubre-de-2019)
- [Implementing the sign-up steps [31 October 2019]](https://fiti.global/documents/guidance-note-1-implementing-the-sign-up-steps-31-october-2019)
- [The FiTI Standard [27 April 2017, v1.1]](https://fiti.global/documents/fiti-standard-v1-1)
- [El Estándar FiTI [27 de abril del 2017, v1.1]](https://fiti.global/documents/el-estandar-fiti-v1-1)
- [Le Standard de la FiTI [27 Avril 2017, v1.1]](https://fiti.global/documents/le-standard-de-la-fiti-v1-1)
- [As Normas FiTI [27 de Abril de 2017, v1.1]](https://fiti.global/documents/as-normas-fiti)
- [TRANSPARENCY IN FISHERIES: Not as clear as it seems](https://fiti.global/documents/tbrief-1)
- [TRANSPARENCE DANS LES PÊCHES : Pas aussi clair que ça en a l’air ?](https://fiti.global/documents/1-transparence-dans-les-peches-pas-aussi-clair-que-ca-en-a-lair)
- [CONFIDENCIALIDADE DAS INFORMAÇÕES SOBRE A PESCA: Existem limites legais para a transparência?](https://fiti.global/documents/confidencialidade-das-informacoes-sobre-a-pesca-existem-limites-legais-para-a-transparencia)
- [CONFIDENCIALIDAD DE LA INFORMACIÓN PESQUERA: ¿Existen límites legales a la transparencia?](https://fiti.global/documents/confidencialidad-de-la-informacion-pesquera-existen-limites-legales-a-la-transparencia)
- [CONFIDENTIALITÉ DES INFORMATIONS SUR LA PÊCHE : existe-t-il des limites juridiques à la transparence ?](https://fiti.global/documents/confidentialite-des-informations-sur-la-peche-existe-t-il-des-limites-juridiques-a-la-transparence)
- [CONFIDENTIALITY OF FISHERIES INFORMATION: Are there legal limits to transparency?](https://fiti.global/documents/confidentiality-of-fisheries-information-are-there-legal-limits-to-transparency)
- [DA TRANSPARÊNCIA À PARTICIPAÇÃO: uma relação difícil?](https://fiti.global/documents/da-transparencia-a-participacao-uma-relacao-dificil)
- [DE LA TRANSPARENCIA A LA PARTICIPACIÓN: ¿Una relación elusiva?](https://fiti.global/documents/de-la-transparencia-a-la-participacion-una-relacion-elusiva)
- [DE LA TRANSPARENCE À LA PARTICIPATION : Une relation insaisissable ?](https://fiti.global/documents/de-la-transparence-a-la-participation-une-relation-insaisissable)
- [FROM TRANSPARENCY TO PARTICIPATION: An elusive relationship?](https://fiti.global/documents/from-transparency-to-participation-an-elusive-relationship)
- [O TAMANHO IMPORTA? O desafio da transparência da pesca nos Pequenos Estados Insulares em Desenvolvimento](https://fiti.global/documents/o-tamanho-importa-o-desafio-da-transparencia-da-pesca-nos-pequenos-estados-insulares-em-desenvolvimento)
- [¿EL TAMAÑO IMPORTA? El reto de la transparencia pesquera en los Pequeños Estados Insulares en Desarrollo](https://fiti.global/documents/el-tamano-importa-el-reto-de-la-transparencia-pesquera-en-los-pequenos-estados-insulares-en-desarrollo)
- [LA TAILLE COMPTE-T-ELLE ? Le défi de la transparence des pêches dans les petits États insulaires en développement](https://fiti.global/documents/la-taille-compte-t-elle-le-defi-de-la-transparence-des-peches-dans-les-petits-etats-insulaires-en-developpement)
- [DOES SIZE MATTER? The challenge of fisheries transparency in Small Island Developing States](https://fiti.global/documents/does-size-matter-the-challenge-of-fisheries-transparency-in-small-island-developing-states)
- [RESISTIR EL IMPULSO DE UTILIZAR ÍNDICES: Los argumentos en contra de clasificar los esfuerzos de transparencia pesquera](https://fiti.global/documents/resistir-el-impulso-de-utilizar-indices-los-argumentos-en-contra-de-clasificar-los-esfuerzos-de-transparencia-pesquera)
- [RÉSISTER À L‘ENVIE D‘INDEXER : Les arguments contre le classement des efforts de transparence en matière de pêche](https://fiti.global/documents/resister-a-lenvie-dindexer-les-arguments-contre-le-classement-des-efforts-de-transparence-en-matiere-de-peche)
- [RESISTING THE URGE TO INDEX: The case against ranking fisheries transparency efforts](https://fiti.global/documents/resisting-the-urge-to-index-the-case-against-ranking-fisheries-transparency-efforts)
- [¿INVISIBLE, SUBVALORADA Y SUBESTIMADA? Transparencia para pesquerías artesanales](https://fiti.global/documents/invisible-subvalorada-y-subestimada-transparencia-para-pesquerias-artesanales)
- [INVISIBLE, SOUS-ÉVALUÉE ET SOUS-ESTIMÉE ? La transparence de la pêche artisanale](https://fiti.global/documents/invisible-sous-evaluee-et-sous-estimee-la-transparence-de-la-peche-artisanale)
- [INVISIBLE, UNDERVALUED AND UNDERAPPRECIATED? Transparency for small-scale fisheries](https://fiti.global/documents/invisible-undervalued-and-underappreciated-transparency-for-small-scale-fisheries)
- [CORRUPCIÓN EN LA PESCA: ¿Transparencia al rescate?](https://fiti.global/documents/corrupcion-en-la-pesca-transparencia-al-rescate)
- [LA CORRUPTION DANS LE SECTEUR DES PÊCHES : La transparence à la rescousse ?](https://fiti.global/documents/la-corruption-dans-le-secteur-des-peches-la-transparence-a-la-rescousse)
- [CORRUPTION IN FISHERIES: Transparency to the rescue?](https://fiti.global/documents/corruption-in-fisheries-transparency-to-the-rescue)
- [TRANSPARENCIA EN LA PESCA: ¿No tan clara como parece?](https://fiti.global/documents/1-transparencia-en-la-pesca-no-tan-clara-como-parece)
- [TRANSPARENCY OF FISHERIES TENURE: Incomplete, unreliable and misleading?](https://fiti.global/documents/2-transparency-of-fisheries-tenure-incomplete-unreliable-and-misleading)
- [TRANSPARENCIA EN LA TENENCIA DE LA PESCA: ¿Incompleta, poco fiable y engañosa?](https://fiti.global/documents/2-transparencia-en-la-tenencia-de-la-pesca-incompleta-poco-fiable-y-enganosa)
- [TRANSPARENCE DES RÉGIMES FONCIERS DES PÊCHES : incomplète, peu fiable et trompeuse ?](https://fiti.global/documents/2-transparence-des-regimes-fonciers-des-peches-incomplete-peu-fiable-et-trompeuse)
- [FISHING IN THE DARK: Transparency of beneficial ownership](https://fiti.global/documents/3-fishing-in-the-dark-transparency-of-beneficial-ownership)
- [PÊCHE DANS L’OBSCURITÉ: Transparence de la Propriété effective](https://fiti.global/documents/3-peche-dans-lobscurite-transparence-de-la-propriete-effective)
- [PESCANDO EN LA OSCURIDAD: Transparencia sobre el beneficiario final](https://fiti.global/documents/3-pescando-en-la-oscuridad-transparencia-sobre-el-beneficiario-final)
- [A 20-YEAR STRUGGLE: Transparency in subsidies to the fisheries sector](https://fiti.global/documents/a-20-year-struggle-transparency-in-subsidies-to-the-fisheries-sector)
- [20 ANNEES DE LUTTE: Transparence des subventions au secteur de la pêche](https://fiti.global/documents/20-annees-de-lutte-transparence-des-subventions-au-secteur-de-la-peche)

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- [Mauritius](https://fiti.global/category/countries/mauritius)
- [Programmes](https://fiti.global/category/programmes)
- [tBrief](https://fiti.global/category/programmes/tbrief)
- [beneFiTIng](https://fiti.global/category/programmes/benefiting)
- [Framework](https://fiti.global/category/framework)
- [FiTI Report](https://fiti.global/category/framework/fiti-report)
- [FiTI Standard](https://fiti.global/category/framework/fiti-standard)
- [Sao Tome and Principe](https://fiti.global/category/countries/sao-tome-and-principe)
- [Madagascar](https://fiti.global/category/countries/madagascar)
- [Comoros](https://fiti.global/category/countries/comoros)
- [Lebanon](https://fiti.global/category/countries/lebanon)
- [Events](https://fiti.global/category/type/events)
- [Chile](https://fiti.global/category/countries/chile)
- [Colombia](https://fiti.global/category/countries/colombia)
- [Guinea](https://fiti.global/category/countries/guinea)
- [FiTI Secretariat](https://fiti.global/category/fiti-secretariat)
- [Vacancy](https://fiti.global/category/fiti-secretariat/vacancy)
- [Association](https://fiti.global/category/governance/association)
- [Nigeria](https://fiti.global/category/countries/nigeria)
- [Côte d’Ivoire](https://fiti.global/category/countries/cote-divoire)
- [Partnerships](https://fiti.global/category/governance/partnerships)
- [Tanzania](https://fiti.global/category/countries/tanzania)
- [Kenya](https://fiti.global/category/countries/kenya)
- [Mozambique](https://fiti.global/category/countries/mozambique-countries)
- [Indonesia](https://fiti.global/category/countries/indonesia)
- [Sign-up steps](https://fiti.global/category/framework/sign-up-steps)
- [Bangladesh](https://fiti.global/category/countries/bangladesh)
- [Guest article](https://fiti.global/category/type/guest-article)
- [KnowYourFisheries](https://fiti.global/category/programmes/know-your-fisheries)
- [United States of America](https://fiti.global/category/countries/usa)
- [Panama](https://fiti.global/category/countries/panama)
- [Interview](https://fiti.global/category/type/interview)
- [Validation](https://fiti.global/category/framework/validation)
- [Ghana](https://fiti.global/category/countries/ghana)
- [Guinea-Bissau](https://fiti.global/category/countries/guinea-bissau)
- [Impact](https://fiti.global/category/framework/impact)
- [Viet Nam](https://fiti.global/category/countries/vietnam)
- [China](https://fiti.global/category/countries/china)
- [Costa Rica](https://fiti.global/category/countries/costa-rica)
- [Angola](https://fiti.global/category/countries/angola)
- [Jamaica](https://fiti.global/category/countries/jamaica)
- [Sierra Leone](https://fiti.global/category/countries/sierra-leone)
- [Fiji](https://fiti.global/category/countries/fiji)
- [Uruguay](https://fiti.global/category/countries/uruguay)
- [Papua New Guinea](https://fiti.global/category/countries/papua-new-guinea)
- [Solomon Islands](https://fiti.global/category/countries/solomon-islands)
- [Argentina](https://fiti.global/category/countries/argentina)
- [Liberia](https://fiti.global/category/countries/liberia)
- [FIS](https://fiti.global/category/programmes/fis)

## Categories

- [Timeline Stories](https://fiti.global/ctl-stories/timeline-stories) - All timeline stories.
- [Seychelles](https://fiti.global/ctl-stories/seychelles)
- [Madagascar](https://fiti.global/ctl-stories/madagascar)
- [Ecuador](https://fiti.global/ctl-stories/ecuador)
- [Cabo Verde](https://fiti.global/ctl-stories/cabo-verde)
- [Events](https://fiti.global/ctl-stories/events)
- [Indonesia](https://fiti.global/ctl-stories/indonesia)
- [Mauritania](https://fiti.global/ctl-stories/mauritania)
- [Countries](https://fiti.global/ctl-stories/countries)
- [Senegal](https://fiti.global/ctl-stories/senegal)
- [São Tomé and Príncipe](https://fiti.global/ctl-stories/sao-tome-and-principe)
- [Chile](https://fiti.global/ctl-stories/chile)
- [Guinea](https://fiti.global/ctl-stories/guinea)
- [Comoros](https://fiti.global/ctl-stories/comoros)
- [Ghana](https://fiti.global/ctl-stories/ghana)
- [Sierra Leone](https://fiti.global/ctl-stories/sierra-leone)
- [Panama](https://fiti.global/ctl-stories/panama)
- [Liberia](https://fiti.global/ctl-stories/liberia)
- [Colombia](https://fiti.global/ctl-stories/colombia)

## Good Practices

- [Granularity](https://fiti.global/goodpractices/granularity) - Recognising efforts by national authorities to provide disaggregated sets of primary data (without significant gaps or missing data elements)
- [Comprehensibility](https://fiti.global/goodpractices/comprehensibility) - Recognising efforts by national authorities to ensure that (complex) information can be easily understood by a non-expert audience

## Fisheries Management areas

- [State of the Fisheries Resources](https://fiti.global/fisheriesmanagementareas/gtp_fma_fisheriesresources)
- [Large-Scale Fisheries](https://fiti.global/fisheriesmanagementareas/gtp_fma_largescale)

## Language

- [English](https://fiti.global/language/english)
- [Bangla](https://fiti.global/language/gtp_lan_bangla)
- [French](https://fiti.global/language/french)
- [All languages](https://fiti.global/language/all-languages)

## Countries

- [Americas](https://fiti.global/gtp_tax_countries/gtp_cou_americas)
- [Peru](https://fiti.global/gtp_tax_countries/gtp_cou_americas/gtp_cou_peru)
- [Asia](https://fiti.global/gtp_tax_countries/gtp_cou_asia)
- [Bangladesh](https://fiti.global/gtp_tax_countries/gtp_cou_asia/gtp_cou_bangladesh)

## Country

- [All countries](https://fiti.global/dl_countries/allcountries)
- [Madagascar](https://fiti.global/dl_countries/madagascar)
- [Sao Tome and Principe](https://fiti.global/dl_countries/sao-tome-and-principe)
- [Bangladesh](https://fiti.global/dl_countries/bangladesh)
- [China](https://fiti.global/dl_countries/china)
- [Ecuador](https://fiti.global/dl_countries/ecuador)
- [Peru](https://fiti.global/dl_countries/peru)
- [Chile](https://fiti.global/dl_countries/chile)
- [Viet Nam](https://fiti.global/dl_countries/viet-nam)
- [Indonesia](https://fiti.global/dl_countries/indonesia)
- [Comoros](https://fiti.global/dl_countries/comoros)
- [Mauritius](https://fiti.global/dl_countries/mauritius)
- [Ghana](https://fiti.global/dl_countries/ghana)
- [Mexico](https://fiti.global/dl_countries/mexico)
- [Panama](https://fiti.global/dl_countries/panama)
- [United States of America](https://fiti.global/dl_countries/united-states-america)

## Language

- [English](https://fiti.global/dl_language/english)
- [French](https://fiti.global/dl_language/french)
- [Spanish](https://fiti.global/dl_language/spanish)
- [Portuguese](https://fiti.global/dl_language/portuguese)
- [Bangla](https://fiti.global/dl_language/bangla)
- [Standard Chinese](https://fiti.global/dl_language/standard-chinese)
- [Vietnamese](https://fiti.global/dl_language/vietnamese)
- [Malagasy](https://fiti.global/dl_language/malagasy)
- [Indonesian](https://fiti.global/dl_language/indonesian)

## Logo Categories

- [Implementation partners](https://fiti.global/category/implementationpartners)
- [Knowledge, Training, Outreach partners](https://fiti.global/category/knowledgetrainingoutreachpartners)
- [Technology partner](https://fiti.global/category/technologypartner)

## Project categories

- [Show All](https://fiti.global/project_category/show-all) - Default Category
- [Mauritania](https://fiti.global/project_category/mauritania)
- [Seychelles](https://fiti.global/project_category/seychelles)

## Document Categories

- [FiTI Standard](https://fiti.global/document-category/fiti-standard)
- [Guidance Notes](https://fiti.global/document-category/guidance-notes)
- [tBriefs](https://fiti.global/document-category/tbriefs)
- [Transparency Assessments](https://fiti.global/document-category/transparency-assessments)
- [Know Your Fisheries](https://fiti.global/document-category/know-your-fisheries)
- [About the FiTI](https://fiti.global/document-category/about-the-fiti)
- [MSG Operational Support](https://fiti.global/document-category/msg-operational-support)

## Document Authors

- [FiTI](https://fiti.global/document-author/fiti)
- [Causa Natura](https://fiti.global/document-author/causa-natura)

## File Types

- [PDF](https://fiti.global/file-type/pdf)
- [PNG](https://fiti.global/file-type/png)

## Document Download

- [document-download](https://fiti.global/document-download/document-download)