FiTI joined PRCM on a country mission to Mauritania to discuss the nation’s progress on corrective actions as its second validation begins.
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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…
Latest FiTI TAKING STOCK transparency assessment provides unique insight into China’s 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,…
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 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 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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…