The Fisheries Transparency Initiative (FiTI) International Secretariat recently conducted a country mission to Jamaica to strengthen collaborative efforts in fisheries transparency.
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OGP workshop marks FiTI’s 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.
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 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 Montevideo, Uruguay ahead of International Anti-Corruption Day. Hosted by the local UN Global Compact Network, the HUB supports collaboration with the Alliance for Integrity on the Network’s 10th principle, anti-corruption.…
Strengthening Fisheries Governance: Collaboration Across Regions
On 19 November 2024, stakeholders from Seychelles and Cabo Verde engaged in a virtual exchange organized for their respective Fisheries Transparency Initiative (FiTI) National Leads and Secretariats. This first-of-its-kind meeting facilitated the sharing of experiences and lessons from their FiTI implementation journeys. By focusing on successes, challenges, and shared solutions,…
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.
Stakeholders in Tanzanian, Kenyan fisheries recognise need for improved transparency
The FiTI recently conducted a joint country mission to Kenya and Tanzania to build critical connections with stakeholders.
OACPS calls on Member States to enhance fisheries transparency through the FiTI
The 8th Conference of Ministers Responsible for Oceans, Inland Waters, and Fisheries from the Organization of African, Caribbean, and Pacific States (OACPS) convened on 11 September 2024 in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania and concluded with an outcome Declaration calling upon its members States to, inter alia, “enhance the transparency of…
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.
Panama joins FiTI!
Panama has taken an important step towards sustainable fisheries management by becoming the first country in Central America to commit to implement the FiTI Standard!