Browsing by Author "Williams, M.J."

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    • Achieving water and fish for all in the Philippines 

      Williams, M.J.; Choo, P.S. (2003)
      Type: Conference Paper
      In this article, the authors sketch the importance of fish and water to the Philippine people, the challenges faced and then give my perceptions of how to find solutions to the challenges – solutions that must encompass ...

    • Aquaculture and sustainable food security in the developing world 

      Williams, M.J. (1997)
      Type: Book Chapter
      The author discusses the role of aquaculture in food security in the developing world.

    • Aquaculture: the last frontier for sustainable food security? 

      Williams, M.J.; Bimbao, M.A.P. (1998)
      Type: Conference Paper
      Fish has become a political commodity, thanks to its increasing scarcity and its high value. Aquaculture offers opportunities as the last frontier for sustaining the contribution of fish to food security. Asia is at the ...

    • Assessment of the impact of aquatic resources research by ICLARM: scope and methodologies 

      Ahmed, M.; Dey, M.M.; Williams, M.J. (1999)
      Type: Journal Article
      The importance of quantifying the economic returns to investments in aquatic resources research together with the social, environmental and institutional impacts of such investments is widely recognized among ICLARM's ...

    • Changing traditions : a summary report on the first global look at the gender dimensions of fisheries 

      Williams, M.J.; Nandeesha, M.C.; Choo, P.S. (2006)
      Type: Conference Paper
      The symposium provided new views and insights, and the open discussion at the end settled on four principal directions for future action: to investigate in depth the economic contributions of all segments of fishing ...

    • Changing traditions: first global look at the gender dimensions of fisheries 

      Williams, M.J.; Nandeesha, M.C.; Choo, P.S. (2005)
      Type: Journal Article
      The Asian Fisheries Society and the WorldFish Center conducted the first ever Global Symposium on Gender and Fisheries in Penang, Malaysia, from 30 November to 4 December 2004. The two-day Symposium, held in conjunction ...

    • Expanding the horizons for women in fisheries and aquaculture 

      Gopal, N.; Hapke, H.M.; Kusakabe, K.; Rajaratnam, S.; Williams, M.J.
      Type: Journal Article
      Women are present in all phases of fish production, processing and distribution, and contribute to the generation of wealth, the preservation of aquatic ecosystems, and the maintenance of households and communities in rural ...

    • Fish wars: Science is shaping a new peace agenda 

      Williams, M.J.; Choo, P.S. (2001)
      Type: Journal Article
      This paper attempts to highlight some of the conflicts arising from fish and fishers and their impacts especially on the poorer nations. It discusses how some of these problems can be overcome by innovative research ...

    • Fisheries co-management and small-scale fisheries: a policy brief 

      Pomeroy, R.S.; Williams, M.J. (1994)
      Type: Brief
      This policy briefs addresses some of the issues and options available in managing all fisheries, including small-scaleones. The argument is that recent lessons point to potential benefits in some fisheries from management ...

    • Fisheries monitoring: management models, compliance and technical solutions 

      Williams, M.J.; Corral, V.P. (1999)
      Type: Book Chapter
      Monitoring must be considered within the broader context of fisheries management, which in turn is a part of a mosaic of multiple ocean and natural resource uses, including environmental conservation. Monitoring has a role ...

    • Fisheries production in Asia: its role in food security and nutrition 

      Williams, M.J.; Choo, P.S. (2003)
      Type: Journal Article
      This paper reviews the status and some management issues of fisheries production in Asia, as well as the supply and demand situation. Its food security and nutritional roles and opportunities for value addition are also discussed.

    • From women in fisheries to gender and fisheries 

      Williams, M.J.; Williams, S.B.; Choo, P.S. (2002)
      Type: Conference Paper
      This paper traces the sequence of events leading to the involvement of the Asian Fisheries Society and ICLARM The World Fish Center, in the Women in Fisheries program and to the move towards Gender and Fisheries initiatives. ...

    • Gender and fisheries 

      Choo, P.S.; Barbara, S.; Nowak, K.; Kusakabe, K.; Williams, M.J. (2008)
      Type: Journal Article
      Editorial: Focuses on the gender dimensions of fisheries which provide rich ground for perspectives on development policy and community based strategies for livelihoods, gender and social justice.

    • Global Symposium on Women in Fisheries 

      Williams, M.J.; Chao, N.H.; Choo, P.S.; Matics, K.; Nandeesha, M.C.; Shariff, M.; Siason, I.; Tech, E.; Wong, J.M.C. (eds.) (2002)
      Type: Conference Proceedings
      All over the world, women contribute in multiple ways to the production, processing, marketing and management of fish and other living aquatic resources. The first ever Global Symposium on Women in Fisheries, held in ...

    • How science serves fisheries management 

      Williams, M.J. (1994)
      Type: Journal Article
      Roles of science in assisting natural resource management are discussed emphasizing on how science can best serve fisheries and natural resource management objectives.

    • International Symposium on Women in Asian Fisheries 

      Williams, M.J.; Nandeesha, V.P.; Corral, V.P.; Tech, E.; Choo, P.S. (eds.) (2001)
      Type: Conference Proceedings
      International Symposium on Women in Asian Fisheries presents a record of the 1998 symposium. The fisheries sector has unique problems related to women, which have to be addressed not only from a technical standpoint but ...

    • Sustaining aquaculture by developing human capacity and enhancing opportunities for women 

      Williams, M.J.; Agbayani, R.; Bhujel, R.; Bondad-Reantaso, M.G.; Brugère, C.; Choo, P.S.; Dhont, J.; Galmiche-Tejeda, A.; Ghulam, K.; Kusakabe, K.; Little, D.; Nandeesha, M.C.; Sorgeloos, P.; Weeratunge, N.; Williams, S.; Xu. P. (2012)
      Type: Conference Paper
      Women are active participants in aquaculture supply chains, but a dearth of gender-disaggregated information hampers accurate understanding of their contribution. Research results and FAO National Aquaculture Sector Overview ...

    • Technology, knowledge systems, population dynamics, and coastal ecosystems 

      Williams, M.J. (2002)
      Type: Journal Article
      The paper describes a range of complex relationships among coastal ecosystems, demographic patterns and the effects of technology on coastal resource use. All three deal with the production of living aquatic resources, ...

    • The evolution of aquaculture in African rural and economic development 

      Brummett, R.E.; Williams, M.J. (2000)
      Type: Journal Article
      In Africa, aquaculture has developed only recently and so far has made only a small contribution to economic development and food security. We review developments and identify constraints to the expansion of aquaculture ...

    • Transition in the contribution of living aquatic resources to sustainable food security 

      Williams, M.J. (1996)
      Type: Book Chapter
      This paper addresses the outlook for living aquatic resources in food security and how research can contribute to improving that outlook where it matters most for the low-income people in the developing world.