and fisheries management years additional funding is required ($500,000 +) marine fisheries policy Revised provincial Fisheries Act and supporting regulations Central and Balochistan governments Gazettes Fisheries Dept. Reports. Policy and Legal Development As above Revise 2006 National Fisheries Policy and Balochistan Guidelines Revise National Fisheries Act and State Guidelines. Policy and legislative work will take 5 years. Regulations can be revised and/or new ones developed. Rationalize Fishing Effort Catch initially maintained at current levels of ~130,000 tonnes/year but later adjusted in line with updated catch, effort and stock assessments. Licensed boat numbers to remain at ~7,200 in 2013 and then reduced with time High 50,000 fishers dependent on the fishery Possibly another 300,000 dependents of fisherfolk and ancillary workers in the industry No new licenses issued for fishing boats after 2012. Numbers to initially remain at 2012 levels. Develop functional vessel registration system, initially for trawler and then inshore vessels Strategy on new licenses to be promulgated. Develop strategy for comprehensive alternative livelihoods program to address declining employment in fisheries sector from fleet reduction Initial restrictions of fishing effort can be introduced immediately but Fisheries Department will need investments to strengthen MCS to enforce the rules Vessel registration could take 1-2 years Livelihoods strategy development could take 1 year Mostly administrative FDB may be able to assist. Fisheries Department reports on vessel numbers, fishing gears, numbers of fishermen Processors reports Production of strategy documents.
Improve Monitoring, Control and Surveillance Control of illegal & destructive fishing methods, and poaching in Balochistan territorial waters High Coastal fishing communities and fishers All vessels active in Balochistan licensed to fish with approved gear Catch reported more accurately at sea for larger vessels and on landing sites for all vessels Improved MCS, investment in equipment and training, operations 2-3 years Initially recurrent funding for Fisheries Department. Potentially PKR100 million per year (ring-fenced) Investment in new patrol vessels, tracking by remote sensing, etc. Numbers of illegal gears destroyed. Numbers of illegal fishing boats apprehended. Levels of court fines. Fisheries department reports. Court judgments. IUU fishing by Pakistani vessels (including those registered in Balochistan) in other jurisdictions Global benefits Executive decision on level of response and coordination with other jurisdictions Begin in 2013, then allow 5 years to set up systems to reduce IUU fishing to acceptable levels Depends on strategy decided upon. Costs will vary depending if affected crews compensated (may be very expensive several million US$) Numbers of IUU fishing boats. Arrests internationally of Pakistani vessels. WWF reports Fisheries Department reports IOTA reports Implement Sustainable Fisheries Management Gradually engage coastal fisheries to be managed in a more sustainable manner involving the resource users through Coastal Fishing Communities Development of Fisheries Management Units and plans for all discrete stocks and geographic areas. Scale up in 1-2 key fisheries involving formation of organizations, development of management tools such Introduced in some areas by the IFAD project 2013 – 2019. Other areas will require extra inputs from Fisheries Department with the assistance of NGOs and donors IFAD – already funding for limited pilot areas. Other areas – no less than US$5 million over the next 10 years. Most of this will have to come from aid funding, though perhaps some can be provided through recurrent budget Numbers of units set up. Numbers of protected areas etc set up IFAD reports Fisheries Department Reports NGO reports Fisheries Department reports on catches
as closed areas, protected areas, breeding reserves etc. Potential increased sustainable production from unexploited species (mesopelagics) Coastal fishing communities, large fishing vessel owners, exporters & processors Await FAO assessment on mesopelagic stocks and Iranian sea trials If stock data and trials are positive, encourage private sector activity, but carefully monitored Stock assessment currently underway for mesopelagics with FAO support Private sector activity, requiring careful management and control Stock assessment results MFD licensing figures (mesopelagics) Landing data for new fish stocks Improve Onshore Infrastructure for Fish Landing All major landing sites to have jetties and other improvements for loading and unloading High to Coastal fishing communities, large fishing vessel owners, exporters & processors Gradual construction of jetties and harbors at landing sites All sites need facilities where boats can tie up to load and unload Concurrent steps to control effort in the fisheries so as to avoid overfishing. IFAD supporting investments for six years in six sites Ongoing program is needed IFAD will build jetties at several sites (to be decided upon) in poorer areas Other locations need another project or series of projects Many millions of US$ These will not be funded by Balochistan Government directly Aid funds will have to be sought Numbers of jetties and harbors etc built. IFAD reports. Fisheries Department reports Post harvest and marketing Objectives
To improve the quality and value of fisheries products in Balochistan and for export Targets and needs Target groups & beneficiaries Outline Strategies Time scale Potential Costs/funding Indicators and sources of verification Inspection coverage widened to cover fish produced in the major fishing ports of Balochistan High Fish consumers in Pakistan and overseas that will eat higher quality Balochistan produced fish All fisherfolk in Balochistan through higher fish prices Fish processors and exporters Extend the reach of the Competent Authority to Balochistan by establishing a fully staffed branch office and equipped laboratory at Gwadar Develop Codes of Practice for local and export fish Train staff and fisherfolk in QC Greater participation of private sector in self regulation of fish quality 5 years PKR30 million to establish the office and laboratory. IFAD project will assist with training components ad in training of private sector UNIDO TRTAII will also assist with specifying equipment needs and in training and administrative issues Construction of laboratory & offices Delivery of equipment Numbers of officers trained IFAD reports UNIDO reports Reduce the losses in value of Balochistan caught fish Currently 25% of value is lost, equal to a possible saving of PKR 3.147 billion/year High to Fisherfolk, fish processors and exporters. Build link roads and provide clean water and sanitation at landing and processing sites Increased ice production capacity Improve fish handling on fishing vessels through vessel improvements and the provision of ice boxes Train fish processors and fisherfolk in proper fish handling techniques from capture to landing 7 years initially for the IFAD project. Other development will be ongoing depending on sources of finance IFAD will fund jetties, ice boxes and training in selected sites Other locations need another project or series of projects. Many millions of US$ Aid funds will have to be sought Progress of construction of infrastructure Delivery of ice boxes Numbers of people trained Value of catch and exports % losses reported IFAD reports Fisheries Dept reports Fisheries Training Centre reports Export figures from State Bank
Increase the amount of fish exported directly from Balochistan by air and sea Possibly 30% of the catch of Balochistan ~ 40,000T This might increase the value of the catch to Balochistan by PKR571 million Low Fisherfolk, fish processors and exporters Encourage the improvement of transport links through Gwadar. Lobbying in Government, increased publicity, etc External factors will influence this and stakeholders have to wait for these improvements to occur No direct costs to Fisheries Department Export figures Airline manifests Port shipping records Fisheries Department Reports Fish processor records Increase value adding to fisheries products Fisherfolk through higher fish prices Fish processors and exporters Private sector to value add The private sector will do this in Balochistan when direct markets are available. Otherwise value adding will remain in Karachi. No direct costs to Fisheries Department of GoB Export Figures Fish processor data. Coastal Aquaculture Objectives to attract private investment to coastal aquaculture to incorporate the principles of sustainable aquaculture into the legislation and regulations Targets and needs Priority Target Groups Outline Strategies Time scale Potential Indicators and sources
and Beneficiaries Costs/funding of verification Coastal aquaculture established in Balochistan at larger commercial levels To take advantage of: Land and clean water available High potential benefits Various constraints to investment must be addressed Medium to Low Coastal communities Investors Exporters Feed suppliers Coastal communities Produce masterplan for coastal aquaculture that will identify possible sites, and how main constraints can be resolved – security, feed, capacities, attracting investment, etc. Note that IFAD is funding NRSP to do general survey in coastal districts. Masterplan could be completed in 2 years. Depending on masterplan and results of IFAD survey, there may be a need for a program to address identified constraints Output from new production could emerge within 3 years after investments in production facilities US$150,000 FDB may be able to assist Not yet known NRSP survey results may assist in planning. Production of masterplan Export figures Fisheries Department Reports Legislation supporting aquaculture updated Medium to Low Coastal communities Investors Exporters Feed suppliers Build into broader legislative reform process for fisheries 2-3 years $500,000 minimum Draft bill developed and reviewed by stakeholders Bill promulgated into law and supporting regulations developed Inland Freshwater Capture Fisheries and Aquaculture Objectives To increase productivity from inland aquaculture To increase the total area of fish ponds in Balochistan To increase production from inland fisheries in freshwater water bodies and dams
Targets and needs Priority Target groups and Beneficiaries Outline Strategies Time scale Potential Costs/funding Indicators and sources of verification To increase the production of fish from inland fisheries Currently 4,000 tonnes: 12,000 tonnes by 2020 20,000 tonnes by 2025 At least a doubling of annual output per hectare of open and closed water fishing through better husbandry practices Tilapia to be half of production by 2020 Medium Fish farmers and their dependants Consumers of farmed fish in Balochistan Fish farmers and their dependants Consumers of farmed fish in Balochistan Development of the four working hatcheries in Balochistan into “Model Fish Farms”. These to become both model farms for demonstration and training, as well as retaining primary function of seed hatcheries. Training of fish farmers at the Model Fish Farms Introduction of GIFT Tilapia to fish farmers through the hatcheries and model fish farms Probably wait and see how Tilapia progresses in Punjab and Sindh, the apply technologies. 8 years to raise production to 12,000 tonnes Improve four hatcheries could cost up to US$480,000 FDB will be able to assist Training programs for fish farmers could be ongoing and will need donor support; may require external trainers, study tours, etc. Predominantly a private commercial activity Fish production figures Fish hatchery figures Fisheries Department Reports Fish production figures Fish hatchery figures Fisheries Department Reports Area of managed fish ponds to be increased to 8,000 ha by 2020 Medium Fish farmers and their dependants Consumers of farmed fish in Balochistan Farmers encouraged, though the model farms (and example of successful farmers) to convert waterlogged or salt intruded land to fish farming 8 years Should be a natural process by the fish farmers themselves as they begin to see the opportunities. Fish production figures Fish hatchery figures Fisheries Department Reports
Improved management system for inland waters Medium Fishers on local water bodies Legislators, land owners, groups and individuals leasing water bodies, users of public water bodies, communities, farmers Review leasing policy and supporting legislation, evaluate returns from alternative production systems relative to goals tied to output, poverty reduction, equity and biodiversity conservation Undertake a process to revise leasing policy and legislation Introduce improved of inland water with the users of the resources on pilot basis, dealing with both private and public water bodies. This will involve training, study tours, NGO support, etc. 1 year 2-3 years Up to 5 years $250,000 $300,000 US$5-10 million depending on number of pilot sites Numbers of COs created on inland water bodies. Fisheries Department reports. Studies completed and disseminated Revised draft policy and legislation promulgated into law Research Objectives To improve research planning and coordination To improve implementation and dissemination of research results Targets and needs Target groups and Beneficiaries Outline Strategies Time scale Potential Costs/funding Indicators and sources of verification Improve research planning and coordination High Develop strategic plan for fisheries research, development and technology transfer. 18 months for strategic planning process to be completed, plan Strategic planning will require external technical support, travel and Establishment of a Fisheries Research Council Council Minutes &
Human Resources and Training Objectives To improve training infrastructure and capacities To improve understanding of training needs and implement appropriate programs Targets and Needs Priority Target groups and Beneficiaries Outline Strategies Time Scale Potential Costs/Funding Indicators and Sources of Verification Improve training infrastructure and capacities High Coastal communities Investors Exporters Fisheries Department Complete fisheries Training Centre in Surbandar Equip the Training Centre in Surbandar Implement a train the Trainers program to build up staffing at these facilities Curriculum development Training Centers completed by end of 2013 Staffing over 5-6 years then ongoing Construction funded from PCI and will be PKR473,000 Operating costs from recurrent budgets @ PKR15 million/year Consortium for Pakistan Aquaculture and Fisheries and FDB may assist. Train the Trainers funded by IFAD project. Curriculum development funded by IFAD for post-harvest only Other curricula development from GoB budgets/ donors ~PKR150,000/year Building construction progress Equipment supply contracts IFAD reports Fisheries Department Numbers of trainers trained Training centre reports IFAD reports Fisheries Department Reports Improve understanding of training needs and High Coastal communities and fishers Exporters Comprehensive training needs assessment across the fisheries sector Needs assessment completed by end of 2013 Implementing IFAD project will fund extensive training in some geographic areas IFAD reports Fisheries Department Reports
implement appropriate programs Fisheries Department Operatives in processing factories Technical colleges Use Training Centre to deliver the skills necessary to the sector TVET in colleges for Technical fisheries subjects training programs from 2013, scaling up based on staff levels and budgets and in some subjects in the training centre. Other training from recurrent budgets ~PKR80 million per year
The Action Plan for the Marine and Inland Fisheries, the version of post-Workshop is presented as under: Priority Action/ Intervention Description Unit of Measure Time Span Estimated Costs (US$ in million) Implementing Institutions Expected Changes/benefits resulting from action Short Term (<2 years) Medium Term (>2 & <5 years) Long Term (>5 years) Marine capture fisheries - development Develop overall strategy for marine fisheries built on updated stock assessment and participatory processes Strategy document X 1.0 Fisheries, private sector, fishermen Sustainable fish harvest Human resource development and institutional strengthening Number of experts trained, number of projects formulated and implemented X X 0.50 Fisheries, private sector, fishermen Improved capacity of manpower, institutional capacity enhanced in project formulation and implementation Reform Balochistan fisheries policy and guidelines reform National Fisheries Act Policy document, revised National Fisheries Act X X 1 Fisheries, private sector, fishermen Focused development of Controlling overfishing, MCS Vessel Registration system, licensing Number of licenses issued, transparency in issuing of licenses X X 5 Fisheries, private sector, fishermen Regulatory aspects of safe fishing implemented Pilot and scale-up for small-scale coastal fishing Volume of small-scale coastal fishing X X 5 Fisheries, private sector, fishermen Increased income of small fishermen and their organisations
Marine capture Fisheries - Infrastructure and Marketing Major harbor development in priority sites Number of sites, harbor facilities developed X X 1.0 Fisheries, private sector, fishermen Better harbor facilities will result in development of marine fisheries Smaller-scale onshore infrastructure development (fish landing sites, market centres, ice plants, clean water supply etc.) Number of landing sites developed, number of market centres developed, number of ice plants installed, number of water supply schemes constructed X X 3 Fisheries, private sector, fishermen Improved production of fisheries, improved marketing of the fisheries, improved quality of fisheries captured, access for export Improved quality inspection, quality standards, supporting laboratory Quality standards prepared, quality standards enforced X X 0.5 Fisheries, private sector, fishermen Effective regulatory system is in place Coastal Aquaculture - Sub-sector Development Development of Master Plan to identify potential sites, constraints, key actions and investment costs Master Plan X X 0.15 Fisheries, private sector, fishermen Master Plan for investment of interventions at potential sites Legal and Policy reforms to support development of coastal aquaculture Legal and policy document X 0.5 Fisheries, private sector, fishermen Coastal aquaculture developed as a new source of livelihood and for export
Farm Fisheries Private sector fish hatcheries Model fish farms Fish Farmers' Interest Group and linkages with private sector, trainings of farmers, legal reforms for inland c capture, pilot management of participatory fishing by communities Number of hatcheries developed, farmers interest groups developed, number of farmers trained X X X 6 Fisheries, private sector Increased income of farmers, new livelihoods, private sector developed Policy and Institutional Reforms and Strengthening Formulation and signing of protocol between Fisheries, Livestock, Agriculture and Irrigation Departments and University of Lasbela Protocol signed X - Fisheries, livestock, agriculture, irrigation, University of Lasbela All the potential sites for marine and inland fisheries would result into additional income to provincial GDP Reforming existing institutions through: training and education, career structure and cadre, strengthening of laboratory facilities for quality control and export Number of trainees, number of staff educated in higher degrees, equipment purchased, diagnostics conducted and reported X X 5 Fisheries, private sector Improved implementation of development schemes, less turnover of staff Total Cost 28.65