The results of Seychelles’ second validation underline the progress the country has made towards fisheries management transparency since joining the FiTI.
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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.
São Tomé and Príncipe 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…
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.
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.
Stakeholders intensify calls for Senegal to join the FiTI
The FiTI Regional Coordinator for Francophone Africa, Mr Mansor Ndour, represented the FiTI in several activities advocating for Senegal’s membership to the FITI. These activities were led by civil society and fisheries professionals as part of a vast advocacy campaign.
Viet Nam’s marine fisheries assessed in latest TAKING STOCK Report
The Socialist Republic of Viet Nam has been highlighted in the latest TAKING STOCK – Online Transparency of Fisheries Management Information assessment conducted by the Fisheries Transparency Initiative (FiTI). Published on 28 January 2025, this in-depth review evaluates the accessibility, timeliness, and clarity of information related to marine fisheries management…
AU-IBAR and FiTI sign collaboration agreement to advance fisheries transparency in African Union Member States
16 January 2025, Nairobi/Kenya. The Fisheries Transparency Initiative (FiTI) and the African Union Inter-African Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to formally document its partnership in enhancing the public accessibility, credibility, and usability of marine fisheries management information in African Union Member States. The MoU…
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.
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.