The FiTI focuses on public access to information for 12 thematic areas of marine capture fisheries, such as fishing licenses, vessel registry, catch data, subsidies and beneficial ownership.
Core characteristics of the FiTI
Transparency needs trust! This is why the FiTI is implemented through National Multi-Stakeholder Groups, equally represented by government, companies and civil society.
Transparency requires a two-sided approach: making data available in the public domain, and ensuring that stakeholders can draw reliable conclusions from it.
Countries are not expected to have complete data for every thematic area from the beginning. Instead, public authorities must disclose the information they have, and where important gaps exist, demonstrate improvements over time.
The FiTI does not replace or duplicate existing government systems. Instead, the need for national authorities to develop and strengthen their own systems for collecting and publishing information online is emphasised.
The FiTI International Board undertakes regular evaluations to verify compliance of all participating countries against the FiTI Standard. This covers the provision of FiTI Reports, the meaningful involvement of stakeholders, as well as the impact of the FiTI in the country.
FiTI Standard: Defining for the first time what information on fisheries management should be published online by governments!
The FiTI Standard is an internationally recognised framework that sets clear requirements on what is expected from countries regarding transparency in marine fisheries.
It was developed in a 2-year global consultation process with government representatives from fishing nations, industrial and artisanal fishing entities, civil society and intergovernmental organisations.
FiTI countries:
We contribute to the sustainability of marine fisheries by supporting the following countries to enhance the accessibility, credibility and usability of national fisheries management information.
News, Updates, Blogs
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.
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. The UN Global Compact Network […]
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, the session highlighted the transformative […]
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.
FiTI in numbers:
12
Governments committed to implement the FiTI Standard
11
Annual FiTI Reports published by National Multi-Stakeholder Groups
81
Stakeholders engaged in National Multi-Stakeholder Groups
2
FiTI implementing countries validated for compliance against FiTI Standard
10
transparency briefings (short 'tBriefs') published in English, French, Spanish
11
TAKING STOCK country transparency assessments conducted