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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…

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Call for 2021 membership election to 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…

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Bolivia collaborates with 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…

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FiTI initiates 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’…

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