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Social sustainability and equity in the blue economy
(2022)Type: Journal ArticleThe ocean economy has the potential to improve human wellbeing. Yet, in practice, its rapid acceleration is often producing few benefits and substantial social harms for rural and resource-dependent coastal communities. ... -
Socio-cultural dynamics shaping the potential of aquaculture to deliver development outcomes
(2016)Type: Journal ArticleThere is growing appreciation of the role of aquaculture in diversifying livelihoods of the poor. However, prevailing cultural norms and values, and social relations often influence its development outcomes, which we explore ... -
Socio-economic Analysis of Rice-Fish Culture based Systems in Myanmar
(2022)Type: Internal ReportUsing a unit value transfer approach, this study aims to understand socio-economic aspects of rice-fish systems in Myanmar. The objectives are therefore to: (1) Assess the potential socio-economic benefits of rice-fish ... -
Socio-economic and biological impacts of the fish-based feed industry for sub-Saharan Africa
(2022)Type: Internal ReportAs populations grow and urbanize, demand also increases for animal-source foods, including farmed livestock and fish, and for feed products that can include fish-derived ingredients. Low- and middle-income countries are ... -
Socioeconomic and bioeconomic analysis of coastal resources in central and northern Java, Indonesia
(2003)Type: Book ChapterIndonesia’s fisheries exports rose from 2 206 t in 1970 to 598 385 t in 1996 with a subsequent export value rise from US$0.69 billion to US$1.78 billion. The surplus in the balance of trade (BOT) was US$1.59 billion in ... -
Socioeconomic and bioeconomic performance of Philippine fisheries in the recent decades
(2003)Type: Book ChapterThe fishing industry in the Philippines was tantamount to a marine capture fishery in the 1950s to 1960s. Aquaculture and inland fishery production were not significant. Only during the 1970s did aquaculture and inland ... -
Socioeconomic and ecological considerations in the management of Lower Guinea rainforest rivers
(2007)Type: ReportLow order rainforest streams in Central Africa represent the largest single riverine ecosystem on the continent. Of the 8 million people who live in the Lower Guinea Rainforest, nearly 20% are more or less fulltime fishers ... -
Socioeconomic aspects of artisanal fisheries in Asia
(1996)Type: Book ChapterThe fisheries sector provides a valuable source of food protein and is one of the primary sources of livelihood and employment in Asian countries. However, it is also within the fisheries sector where extreme poverty ... -
Socioeconomic assessment of freshwater capture fisheries in Cambodia: report on a household survey
(1998)Type: ReportThe findings are presented of a study conducted in Cambodia regarding the people in the village communities along the waters of the Mekong River who depend upon fishing and related activities for the whole or part of their ... -
Socioeconomic assessment of marine fisheries of Thailand
(2003)Type: Book ChapterThailand is currently one of the ten largest fishing nations in the world. In 1996, fish production reached 3.7 million t with 90% of the production coming from the marine fisheries sector and 10% from inland fisheries. ... -
Socioeconomic characteristics of hilsa fishers in the Ayeyarwady Delta, Myanmar Opportunities and challenges
(2018)Type: ReportThe Darwin-Hilsa project is developing an incentive-based system of hilsa fisheries management in Myanmar’s Ayeyarwady Delta. This study uses a mixed-methods approach to assess the socioeconomic status of local fishing ... -
Socioeconomic characteristics of payang seine (lampara) and driftnet fisheries in West Sumatra, Indonesia
(2000)Type: Journal ArticleA proportionate random sample survey of 10 percent of the driftnet and Payang seine fishers in West Sumatra was carried out in 1998. A total of 45 driftnet and 66 lampara fishers were interviewed to obtain socioeconomic ... -
Socioeconomic factors that influence the adoption of small-scale rural fish farming at household level in Zimbabwe
(1995)Type: Journal ArticleThe study compares the socioeconomic profile of fish and nonfish farming households in three different agroecological regions in Zimbabwe. Some of the direct socioeconomic factors that influence the adoption of small-scale ... -
Socioeconomic impact and farmers' assessment of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) culture in Bangladesh
(1992)Type: ReportThe book reports on the socioeconomic study made on tilapia culture in seasonal ponds/ditches in Bangladesh. Results show that the simple technology, requiring very low labor input, is economically viable and brings other ... -
Socioeconomics and livelihood values of Tonle Sap Lake fisheries
(2006)Type: BriefThe importance of fisheries of the Tonle Sap Lake is indisputable, given the high contribution of about 60 percent to the total inland fisheries production. What may not be well recognized is the importance of Tonle Sap ... -
Socioeconomics and production efficiency of tilapia hatchery operations in the Philippines
(2000)Type: Journal ArticleWith the recent availability of genetically improved Nile tilapia strain in the Philippines, it is important to look at the existing profile of tilapia hatchery operations in the country to help examine the potential ... -
Socioeconomics and small-scale fisheries
(1982)Type: Journal ArticleSocioeconomic aspects of small-scale fisheries in southeast Asia are considered. Income levels in fisheries were generally found to be lower than comparable groups within the same community. Country differences occurred ... -
Socioeconomics and values of resources in great Lake-Tonle Sap and Mekong-Bassac area : results from a sample survey in Kampong Chhnang, Siem Reap and Kandal provinces, Cambodia
(2006)Type: Working PaperA study aims to describe the range and value of benefits derived from aquatic resources by different stakeholders, and to provide a substantive basis for redirecting policies and future development projects into harnessing ... -
Socioeconomics of disseminating genetically improved Nile tilapia in Asia: an introduction
(2000)Type: Journal ArticleThe International Center for Living Aquatic Resources Management (ICLARM) undertook a major strategic research project known as the "Genetic Improvement of Farmed Tilapias" (GIFT), with funding support from the United ... -
Socioeconomics of rice-aquaculture and IPM in the Philippines: synergies, potential and problems
(1999)Type: ReportRice farming covers nearly one-third of the arable land of Asia. The study shows results that are useful for policymakers wishing to promote new diversification opportunities in the crop sector. It describes some of the ...
