Gendered Fishery Value Chain Analysis and Fish Loss and Waste Assessment

Abstract

The Gendered Fishery Value Chain Analysis and Fish Loss and Waste Assessment toolkit was developed to provide a structured, gender-responsive approach to data collection across fisheries value chains. It integrates quantitative survey tools and qualitative participatory tools to generate a comprehensive understanding of livelihoods, value chain performance, gender dynamics, and drivers of fish loss and waste. Quantitative tools generate statistically robust evidence across actor groups, while qualitative tools deepen understanding of behaviors, perceptions, power relations, and social norms.