COMMISSION STAFF WORKING DOCUMENT Evaluation Accompanying the document Recommendation for a COUNCIL DECISION authorising the opening of negotiations with Cabo Verde for the conclusion of a Protocol implementing the Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the European Communities and Cabo Verde
Date: 2018-05-16
Institutions: Directorate-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries, European Commission
Subjects: Cabo Verde, catch quota, fishing agreement, fishing area, fishing rights, negotiation of an agreement (EU), protocol to an agreement, ratification of an agreement, sea fishing

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   EUROPEAN COMMISSION  Brussels, 16.5.2018 SWD(2018) 194 final  COMMISSION STAFF WORKING DOCUMENT Evaluation Accompanying the document Recommendation for a COUNCIL DECISION authorising the opening of negotiations with Cabo Verde for the conclusion of a Protocol implementing the Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the European Communities and Cabo Verde  {COM(2018) 299 final} - {SWD(2018) 193 final}  
 
 
Table of contents 

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INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................ 2 

BACKGROUND TO THE INTERVENTION ..................................................................................... 2 

IMPLEMENTATION/STATE OF PLAY ............................................................................................ 3 

3.  METHODOLOGY ................................................................................................................................ 5 

4.  ANALYSIS AND ANSWERS TO THE EVALUATION QUESTIONS ............................................ 5 

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CONCLUSIONS ................................................................................................................................... 7 

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1. 

INTRODUCTION 

Purpose and scope 

Bilateral sustainable fisheries agreements (hereafter - SFPAs) between the EU and third 
countries are covered by the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) regulation.1 SFPAs help to 
implement the CFP objectives internationally, ensuring that fishing activities of the EU 
fleet  outside  Union  waters  are  based  on  the  same  principles  and  standards  as  those 
applied  in  EU  waters.  SFPAs  are  based  on  the  principles  of  sustainability  and  best 
through 
available  scientific  advice, 
partnership. All in all, SFPAs contribute to the establishment of a governance framework 
for  external  fishing  activities.2  Furthermore,  the  EU  commitment  to  promote  ocean 
governance at a global level should be incorporated in newly negotiated SFPAs.  

transparency,  non-discrimination,  solidarity 

The  Council  Conclusions  on  the  external  dimension  of  the  Common  Fisheries  Policy 
adopted on 19 March 2012, calls for an ex-post and ex-ante evaluation to be carried out 
by the Commission before negotiating a new protocol.3 This stems from Article 31(10) of 
the Basic CFP Regulation. Ex-ante and ex-post valuation studies aim to inform decision 
makers, before the negotiation directives by the Council are adopted.  

This  staff  working  document  (SWD)  presents  the  results  of  an  ex-post  and  ex-ante 
evaluation of the current Protocol (2014-2018) between the EU and Cabo Verde, which 
will expire on 22 December 2018. The study covers the period from the entry into force 
of the Protocol (23 December 2014) till the end of 2017. The ex-post evaluation is made 
on  the  basis  of  assessment  criteria:  effectiveness,  efficiency,  economy,  coherence, 
relevance, EU added value and acceptability. For the ex-ante analysis, the focus was on 
the lessons learned; possible benefits of the new Protocol, available options (renewal or 
non-renewal of the Protocol) and the associated risks, as well as the added value for the 
EU. 

2. 

BACKGROUND TO THE INTERVENTION 

Description of the intervention and its objectives 

To explain the logic of this intervention, it is important to explain the rationale of SFPAs. 
SFPAs  consist  of  3  major  parts:  Agreements,  Protocol  and  Technical  Annexes.  While 
once negotiated SFPA Agreements are automatically extended, the Protocols have to be 
renegotiated before their expiry. SFPAs are rendered operational through implementation 
Protocols that contain Technical Annexes. It is for this reason that the evaluation study is 
needed (as explained in the introduction), in order to decide whether it is beneficial or not 
renewing the Protocol and, if so, under which conditions.  

EU concludes fisheries partnership agreements with third countries to enable the EU fleet 
to fish surplus resources in the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) of partner countries (in 
this  case  -  Cabo  Verde),  in  a  legally  regulated  environment  and  in  exchange  for  a 
financial  contribution  by  the  EU  and  ship-owners.  The  EU  contribution  is  made  up  of 
two separate components: 1) EU access fee that gives access for the EU fleet to fisheries 
resources of a partner country; and 2) EU sectorial support devoted to development of the 
fisheries  sector  in  partner  countries.  The  EU  public  contribution  is  complemented  by 
contributions paid by EU ship-owners. 

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Regulation (EU) 1380/2013 of 11 December 2013 the Common Fisheries Policy (OJ L354, 28.12.2013, p. 22); 
Overview of SFPA: http://ec.europa.eu/fisheries/cfp/international/agreements_fr; 
Doc. 7086/12 PECHE 66. 

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Each SFPA is an exclusive agreement: once in place, EU vessels can only fish under this 
SFPA,  and  cannot  enter  into  private  agreements  with  the  partner  country.  The  SFPA 
ensures a level-playing field and establishes minimum standards for sustainable resource 
management  as  it  includes  provisions  prohibiting  the  granting  of  more  favourable 
conditions to other foreign fleets. The implementation of the Agreement and the Protocol 
is managed by a Joint Committee, composed of representatives of both parties.  

The EU and Cabo Verde concluded a bilateral Fisheries Partnership Agreement (FPA) in 
September  20064.  This  Agreement  provided  fishing  possibilities  exclusively  for  highly 
migratory species for EU vessels fishing in Cabo Verde waters. It entered into force on 
30  March  2007  and  has  been  automatically  renewed  twice  for  periods  of  5  years  (last 
renewal was on 29 March 2017). The existing Protocol, which expires on 22 December 
2018 and thus has to be renegotiated, foresees a maximum of 71 EU tuna vessels to the 
fishing zone of Cabo Verde (28 purse seiners, 30 surface longliners and 13 pole and line 
vessels) in exchange for an annual EU contribution of EUR 550 000 – 500 000 of which 
EUR 275 000 – 250 000 is devoted to the sectorial support. In addition, the ship-owners 
from three Member States (France, Spain, Portugal) pay a minimum of EUR 300 000 fee 
for access to Cabo Verde waters.  

The  newly  negotiated  Protocol  has  to  re-evaluate  various  existing  components  of  the 
Protocol,  such  as  reference  tonnage,  financial  compensation  (EU  and  ship-owners), 
fishing possibilities; technical conditions (embarking of seamen and observers; fishing of 
sharks; declaration of catches; landings in Cabo Verde; support vessels, and other), and 
also  include  new  elements  if  necessary  (for  ex.  Blue  Growth  pillar  which  might  be 
included in the new EU protocol with Cabo Verde under their request).  

Important  to  note,  that  bilateral  cooperation  between  EU  and  Cabo  Verde  in  fisheries 
area,  should  be  looked  in  a  larger  context.  In  July  2017,  EU  and  Cabo  Verde  renewed 
Special Partnership strategy (10th anniversary of Partnership), and included new areas of 
cooperation, such as maritime policy and Ocean Governance. DG MARE works in close 
cooperation  with  other  Commission  services  (DEVCO,  TRADE,  SANTE,  ENV)  and 
with  EEAS  in  order  to  ensure  synergies  in  actions  undertaken  by  different  services. 
Synergies are also sought with other financial donors (World Bank in particular) in the 
region, in order to avoid double financing, and ensure maximum benefits to Cabo Verde.  

3. 

IMPLEMENTATION/STATE OF PLAY 

As regards the implementation of the Protocol (ex-post evaluation), a number of areas are 
identified in order reflect what the situation was like before the intervention started, and 
how it was expected to develop and other relevant points of comparison. 

Utilisation  of  fishing  opportunities.  Overall  uptake  across  fishing  categories  (seiners, 
longliners and pole and liners) during the first three years of the Protocol has ranged from 
58% to 68%, with a good utilisation for seiners (France: 83-100%) and Spain: 69-81%) 
and a more moderate for longliners and pole and line vessels. The new protocol should 
reflect  the  number  of  actives  vessels  and  historical  uptake  of  licences,  and  thus  adjust 
fishing categories.  

Catches  and their reporting. Average  volume of catches at the period 2011-2017 has 
been around 7000 – 7500 tons, which exceed the reference tonnage of 5000 tons foreseen 
in the current protocol. To note that in 2017 catches amounted to almost 10 000 tons. The 
reference  tonnage  in  the  new  Protocol  should  take  into  consideration  historical  catches 

4 Adopted by Council Regulation (EC) No 2027/2006 of 19.12.2006 (OJ L414 of 30.12.2006). 

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and  the  growing  trend  of  catches  over  the  recent  years.  Regarding  the  reporting  of 
catches, during the current Protocol there was no operational  Electronic catch reporting 
system  (ERS)  system  in  place  that  would  have  allowed  Cabo  Verde  to  receive 
information  on  catches  on  daily  basis  by  electronic  means,  and  the  Vessel  monitoring 
system  (VMS)  was  not  fully  compatible  either.  The  VMS  and  ERS  systems  are  to  be 
installed in the coming months, and the new Protocol will mark major improvements in 
this regard.  

Scientific  cooperation.  The  Protocol  foresees  that  EU  and  Cabo  Verde  authorities 
should  monitor  the  evolution  of  catches,  the  fishing  effort  and  the  state  of  the  targeted 
fishery  resources,  and  to  improve  data  collection  and  its  analysis.  The  Protocol 
specifically  establishes  a  mechanism  for  the  monitoring  of  sharks  based  on  a  quarterly 
exchange  of  data  on  shark  catches.  The  future  Protocol  should  continue  supporting  the 
reinforcement of scientific cooperation between Cabo Verde and the EU scientists, as it 
was  the  case  during  the  conduct  of  a  study  on  sharks  financed  by  the  EU  last  year5. 
Thorough  and  regular monitoring of sharks should continue, ensuring that  the EU fleet 
provide with reliable timely data on shark catches.  

Support  vessels.  The  Protocol  requires  the  authorisation  of  support  vessels,  subject  to 
the adoption of national legislation regulating the activity of such vessels. A legal draft 
was elaborated at the end of 2016 but has not been adopted by the Government of Cabo 
Verde. This impeded the delivery of licences for support vessels for the first two years of 
the  Protocol,  as  for  the  last  years  an  arrangement  was  found  at  the  Joint  committee). 
Therefore, the new Protocol should foresee clear provisions allowing the support vessels 
and regarding their activities.  

Landings. The landings have doubled and have significantly exceeded the total catches 
under this SFPA, in 2015, 2016 and 2017, on average by 186%. This increase is due to 
the development of landing and processing infrastructures in Mindelo port (Sao Vicente 
island)  and  due  to  the  reduced  landing  fees  as  well  as  the  landing  incentives  under  the 
Protocol. It is important to maintain or even increase the volume of landings and attract 
the  EU  fleet  to  the  Mindelo  port,  thus  having  a  positive  increasing  socio-economic 
impact in Cabo Verde. 

Embarking of seamen. The current protocol requires a total of 13 Cabo Verde seamen 
to be recruited, while in reality 97 seamen have been embarked on the EU vessels (all in 
longliners,  and  none  in  other  categories),  and  thus  exceeded  the  Protocol  requirement. 
The  new  Protocol  will  likely  have  to  address  this  issue  with  possible  review  of  this 
clause. 

Inspections  at  sea.  Partnership  with  the  EU  is  particularly  important  to  strengthen  the 
fight  against  Illegal,  unregulated  and  unreported  fishing  (IUU).  The  Vessel  monitoring 
and  Electronic  catch  reporting  systems  will  reinforce  the  Cabo  Verde  capacities  in  this 
area. The sectorial support should continue contributing to monitoring and control axis.  

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Embarking of observers. The current protocol foresees obligation for the EU vessels to 
embark  Cabo  Verdean  observers  designated  by  Cabo  Verde.  This  provision  has  never 
been  implemented,  in  absence  of  appropriate  observer  scheme  in  Cabo  Verde. 
Nevertheless,  to  ensure  transparency  of  fishing  activities,  EU  vessels  had  scientific 
observers  on  board  and  ensured  100%  voluntary  observer  coverage.  The  new  protocol 
and in particular sectorial support should finance training of Cabo Verde observers.  

Sectorial  support.  The  sectoral  support  under  current  protocol  particularly  focused  on 
strengthening  monitoring  and  surveillance  axis,  leaving  other  important  areas,  such  as 
research and science, small scale fisheries, statistics, certification etc., behind. The bulk 
of  financing  was  devoted  to  the  installation  of  Vessel  monitoring  and  Electronic  catch 
reporting  systems.  The  new  Protocol  should  aim  to  more  fairly  distribute  sectorial 
support resources to cover adequately other areas as well. 

Blue growth / Ocean Governance. The current Protocol does not have any reference to 
Blue  Growth/  Ocean  Governance  axis  that  has  become  very  important  for  the  EU.  To 
note,  that  the  latter  aspect,  as  well  as  maritime  policy  became  an  integral  pillar  in  the 
renewed  EU  –  Cabo  Verde  Special  Partnership,  agreed  in  July  2017.  In  this  light,  the 
sectorial  support  contribution  paid  by  the  EU  will  also  have  to  be  reassessed  by 
incorporating  support  to  the  Blue  Growth  actions,  and  Cabo  Verde  will  likely  request 
that.  

3. 

 METHODOLOGY 

The evaluation study was conducted between November 2017 and February 2018, under 
the guidance of an inter-service Steering Group and within the general framework of the 
Terms  of  Reference.  The  methodology  used  in  the  evaluation  included  analysis  of 
documentation and data available, and consultation of Cabo Verde and EU stakeholders. 
(more information in Annex 2 of this document). 

The preparation of the evaluation report took into account the guidelines recommended 
by  the  EU,  including  the  "Toolbox"  on  evaluation,  in  particular  on  how  to  assess  the 
impacts  on  third  countries,  and  the  methodological  elements  specific  to  the  external 
dimension of the CFP, such as those concerning the methods of assessment of the socio-
economic benefits of fisheries agreements. 

All in all, the contractor respected all the requirements set by the Steering group, and all 
the  meetings  were  held  without  delay.  There  was  a  very  constructive  communication 
between the Steering group and the contractor along the whole evaluation process, and 
the cooperation was mutually much appreciated.  

4. 

ANALYSIS AND ANSWERS TO THE EVALUATION QUESTIONS 

The 2014-2018 Protocol between the EU and Cabo Verde generally meets the minimum 
conditions of effectiveness, efficiency, economy relevance, coherence, acceptability and 
the EU added value and. The current Protocol can be broadly described as win-win deal 
for both parties, for Cabo Verde on one side and the EU and ship-owners on the other.  

Effectiveness.  The  Protocol  supports  conservation  and  management  rules  adopted  by 
International  Commission  for  the  Conservation  of  Atlantic  Tunas  (ICCAT),  applied  to 
the  EU  fleet,  and  does  not  contradict  ICCAT's  by-catch  and  discard  measures.  The 
Protocol  also  supports  Cabo  Verde's  active  participation  in  the  work  of  this  RFMO 
through  its  sectoral  support  component.  However,  the  level  of  scientific  co-operation 
between Cabo Verde and the EU scientists could be improved. What is more, EU vessels 
comply  with  EU  regulations  for  Vessels  monitoring  systems,  but  the  Cabo  Verdean 

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system was not compatible and a much needed upgrade was delayed (at this point in time 
the  compatible  Vessels  monitoring  system  is  about  to  be  installed).  EU-Cabo  Verde 
Protocol  positively  contributed  to  activities  of  fish  processing  factories,  following 
increase of the volume of landings in Mindelo port.  

Efficiency.  On  average,  the  EU  contribution  is  commensurate  with  the  fishing 
opportunities uptaken, that varies each year. Sectoral support payments by the EU were 
slower than planned because of political elections that impeded smooth absorption of the 
sectorial support. Access fees to Cabo Verde waters represent 6% of EU vessel turnover 
in relation to the SFPA, and 16% of the profits, that commensurate to effective catches 
and profits. However, gross profits for EU purse seiners were estimated to be negative in 
the  first  two  years  when  catches  were  somewhat  lower.  Overall  the  EU  -  Cabo  Verde 
SFPA Protocol generates reasonable distribution of benefits to Cabo Verde (estimated at 
32% of the total gross value added and 26% of the employment supported), thus bringing 
direct and indirect benefits to the Cabo Verdean economy. 

Economy. Cabo Verdean needs were well estimated by the firsts Joint Committee of the 
current  Protocol,  and  important  actions  foreseen,  particularly  focusing  on  reinforcing 
surveillance  and  control  capacities  as  a  priority.  The  EU  has  disbursed  the  sectoral 
support  financial  contributions  in  a  timely  manner  and  consistent  with  the  Protocol  for 
the first two tranches. However, payment of the last two tranches is pending approval of 
the respective programming, which is about to be presented. 

Relevance.  The  Protocol  remains  relevant  to  the  objectives  of  the  SFPA  and  to  Cabo 
Verde’s fisheries sector management and sustainable development plans. The Protocol is 
also relevant to the objectives of ICCAT, and contributes to a network of SFPAs in the 
region that enables  EU vessels to  target highly migratory  species throughout  the whole 
Western Africa coast. 

Coherence.  The  Protocol  is  consistent  with  other  EU  initiatives  and  the  policies  of 
international donors (particularly the World Bank) and contributes to their effectiveness, 
ensuring synergies. The Protocol contributes to achieving the priorities identified in the 
strategic framework for the fishery sector of Cabo Verde. The Protocol between EU and 
Cabo Verde also helps to maintain a coherent network of tuna agreements in the region.  

The  EU  added  value.  The  EU’s  financial  contribution  payments  for  sectoral  support 
were logically suspended for a time due to a lack of implementation for the last two years 
of the Protocol, but it has largely contributed to the fisheries sector of Cabo Verde  as a 
whole over the first two years. Compared to a scenario where EU vessels could negotiate 
individually  with  Cabo  Verde  for  access,  the  EU's  participation  in  the  process  has 
ensured that the Protocol promotes sustainability and includes conditions and objectives 
that are consistent with CFP objectives. There is also much indirect value, and significant 
positive  socio-economic  benefits  in  terms  of  jobs  due  to  increasing  landing  in  Mindelo 
port. 

Acceptability.  EU  ship-owners  support  the  renewal  of  the  Protocol  and  suggested  that 
the  new  Protocol  should  review  some  provisions,  particularly  in  relation  to  observers; 
support  vessels,  targeted  species,  catching  of  live  bait  (the  latter  for  pole  and  liners). 
Regarding the visibility of the SFPA, the EU makes information  on the SFPA publicly 
available  via  its  website,  which  is  not  the  case  on  the  Cabo  Verde  side,  where  civil 
society  raised  concerns  about  the  lack  of  information  and  thus  the  absence  of 
transparency  about  the  EU-Cabo  Verde  SFPA.  Concerns  were  also  raised  about 
sustainability  of  the  surface  longline  fishing  in  Cabo  Verde  waters,  as  well  as  about 
reporting  conditions  and  implementation  of  control  measures.  Overall,  the  Protocol  is 
very  beneficial  for  both  sides,  and  is  strongly  supported  by  the  Cabo  Verde  fish 

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processing sector. Overall, the authorities of Cabo Verde are satisfied by the Protocol and 
support its renewal. 

6. 

CONCLUSIONS 

The  contractor  has  fully  addressed  the  evaluation  questions  and  provided  the 
Commission  with  concrete,  reliable  and  credible  results.  The  renewal  of  the  Protocol 
seems  to  provide  the  optimal  benefits  for  both  parties.  The  Protocol  can  be  broadly 
described as a win-win agreement as it addresses the identified needs of both parties and 
different stakeholders. 

The contractor has drawn conclusions and made specific recommendations, such as: (1) 
Proportionality  between  the  amount  of  financial  compensation  and  the  fishing 
opportunities exploited, thus adjusting the reference tonnage and taking into account the 
level of historical catches of EU tuna vessels in the Cabo Verde; however, it is important 
not to ignore other factors such as the importance of the fishing zone and variability of 
tuna stocks, when determining the reference tonnage; (2) Review the issue of embarking 
of seamen in light of Cabo Verde interests and the EU fleet constraints; (3) Establishment 
of training schemes for observers foreseeing allocation in the sectorial support, and thus 
resolving the issue of absence of Cabo Verde observers in the EU vessels; (4) Regarding 
sectorial support, it should  continue focusing on reinforcing surveillance capacities, and 
the  training  of  observers  and  inspectors;  the  sectorial  support  should  contain  a  more 
explicit  breakdown  of  activities  with  objectively  verifiable  indicators,  reducing 
complexity  and  enabling  easier  implementation;  and  ensuring  complementarity  with 
other programmes, such as PRAO Phase II (World Bank); (6) Include specific provisions 
for the EU-flagged support vessels; (7) Incorporate the Blue Growth / Ocean Governance 
pillar in the new Protocol; (8) Duration of a future Protocol to be at least four years (like 
the  current  Protocol).  Finally,  it  considers  appropriate  to  explore  ways  to  increase  the 
impact of the Protocol on the economy in terms of jobs and creating added value locally 
and promoting investments.  

To  sum  up,  the  Commission  supports  the  conclusions  of  the  assessment  made  by  the 
contractor in favour of a renewal of the protocol to the SFPA with Cabo Verde.   

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Annex 1: Procedural information 

1.  LEAD DG, DeCIDE PLANNING/CWP REFERENCES 

Responsable DG: DG MARE – Maritime Affairs and Fisheries/PLAN/2017/1462 

2.  ORGANISATION AND TIMING 

Tasks 

Signature of the contract  

Kick-off meeting 

Report of the Kick-off meeting 

Time 

9 November 2017 

17 November 2017 

20 November 2017 

Submission of the inception report  

29 november 2017 

Comments to the inception report 

15 December 2017 

Meeting to discuss inception report 

Exchange 
Steering committee  

in  written  with 

the 

Submission of the draft final report 

19 January 2018 

Meeting to discuss draft final report  

30 January 2018 

Submission of the final report  

16 February 2017 

3.  EXCEPTIONS TO THE BETTER REGULATION GUIDELINES 

The  legal  and  procedural  requirements  for  the  preparation  of  the  renewal  of  fisheries 
protocols  lead  to  a  tight  schedule  which  prevents  the  holding  of  an  open  public 
consultation. Moreover, the impact of SFPA is relatively limited, as they focus on a small 
number of stakeholders. The consultation strategy excludes open public consultations. 

4.  CONSULTATION OF THE RSB (IF APPLICABLE) 

The  Contractor  used  data  provided  by  DG  MARE,  DG  DEVCO  and  EEAS,  and  the 
interviews  with  the  authorities  of  Cabo  Verde;  EU  Member  States  concerned;  tuna 
fishing representatives or associations; NGOs and civil society.    

5.  EVIDENCE, SOURCES AND QUALITY 

The  evaluation  process  and  the  final  evaluation  report  were  subject  to  a  quality 
assessment by the Steering Committee. 

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Annex 2: Stakeholder consultation 

Questionnaire sent to stakeholders  

  What is your view on the Protocol approved by the EU Council and the European 

Parliament?   

  Are you generally satisfied with the way the European Commission has managed 

the fisheries agreement with Cabo Verde?   

  Do you attend Joint Committee meetings? And why?   
 

If  necessary,  what  would  be  the  best  ways  to  improve  the  functioning  of  Joint 
Committees?   

  Do you have difficulties in the implementation of follow-up measures allocated to 

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Member States in the context of this SFPA?   
If the protocol was renewed in 2018, perhaps to change compared to the current 
Protocols?   

  Do you have any other comments to make on this SFPA?   

Background  

In line with the implementation of the Commission guidelines and the better regulation 
‘toolbox’, a consultation strategy was presented.  

Objectives  

The aim of the consultation:   

1.  To obtain stakeholders’ views on the implementation of the previous protocol and/ 
or  ongoing,  as  well  as  on  the  possible  renewal  of  the  protocol,  including  the  different 
options;   

2.  To  use  the  results  of  this  consultation  in  the  evaluation  report  (Staff  Working 
Document to be developed by Commission services following the evaluation study that is 
drafted by an external contractor before the opening of negotiations.   

Approach to consultation of stakeholders  

The  main  stakeholders  related  to  the  Protocol,  that  have  been  consulted  by  way  of 
interviews or in written using above mentioned questionnaire, are the following: 1) EU 
Member  States  concerned  (Spain,  France,  Portugal);  2)  Tuna  fishing  representatives  or 
associations  of  ship-owners;  3)  Non-governmental  organisations  (NGOs));  4)  Cabo 
Verde relevant authorities; 5) Private sector and civil society of Cabo Verde.    

Detailed results of the stakeholder consultation  

These results are presented in Annex 4 of the study.6 

6 Evaluation study: https://publications.europa.eu/en/publication-detail/-/publication/44beac2a-25a8-11e8-ac73-

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Annex 3: Methods and analytical models 

Economic analysis  

A  harmonised  methodology  has  been  developed  for  the  economic  analysis  of  the  tuna 
fleets, which fish in the framework of SFPAs and RFMOs. The data used correspond to 
the data provided by EU Member States to the contractor.    

Science  

The analysis of the scientific advice on the state of the stocks and the recommendations, 
focusing  on  the  potential  and  the  state  of  stocks  of  highly  migratory  species  (tuna  and 
associated species), with an emphasis on Cabo Verde's EEZ. The evaluators did not carry 
out stock assessments, as such, but have used the latest available scientific advice on the 
state  of  the  stocks  and  management  measures,  the  most  recent,  adopted  by  the 
International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT) for the tuna 
stocks.  

The data on the catches and fishing authorisations  

The  catch  data  for  EU  vessels  used  in  the  valuation  were  extracted  from  the  European 
Commission  consolidated  catch  database,  which  is  updated  by  the  EU  Member  States.  
The information concerning the fishing authorisations granted by Cabo Verde to the EU 
vessels were extracted from the Commission database on fishing authorisations. For both 
catches and fishing authorisations, the 2011-2016 data are final, while the 2017 data are 
provisional. 

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