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How international multi-stakeholderinitiatives contribute to sustainable tradeof fish and fish products: the case of FiTIFAO Instruments supporting the Sustainability of Trade in Fish and Fishery ProductsOctober 3rd 2018, Geneva

The need for transparency in fisheriesInternational efforts (Examples):Lack of transparency (Examples): Undermines quality and credibilityof public decision-making Diminishes effective oversight andaccountability Marginalises certain fisheries subsectors or actors Increases uncertainty for investorsand consumersFisheries Transparency Initiative (FiTI), 20182

About the Fisheries Transparency Initiative (FiTI)The FiTI provides governments, large-scale and small-scale fishers, andcivil society with a comprehensive and credible way to achieve andmaintain high levels of transparency on the management of the marinefisheries sector and the activities of fishers and fishing companies.Global, voluntary initiativeCountry-centered initiativePart of global good governance agenda (e.g. EITI, CoST)Based on a multi-stakeholder approach.Not representing a single interest groupSupports implementation of SDG 14 and SDG 17Fisheries Transparency Initiative (FiTI), 20183

Heart of the initiative: The FiTI Standard?Fisheries Transparency Initiative (FiTI), 2018CONTENT:What information on marinefisheries must be provided inthe public domain?PROCESS:How can transparency beachieved so that it isperceived as credible?GOVERNANCE: How can the integrity of theinitiative be safeguarded?4

FiTI Standard: Information in the public domain tomanage marine fisheries sustainablyFiTI Transparency requirements (FiTI Standard, section B.1):1. Public registry of national fisheries laws, regulations and official policy documents2. Summary of laws and decrees on fisheries tenure arrangements3. Publication of all foreign fishing access agreements4. Publication of existing national reports on the state of fish stocks5. Public online registry of authorised large-scale vessels, as well as information on their payments andrecorded catches6. Information on the small-scale sector, including the numbers of fishers, their catches and financialtransfers to the state7. Information on the post-harvest sector and fish trade8. Information on law enforcement efforts, including a description of efforts to ensure compliance by fishersand a record of offences in the sector9. Information on labour standards in the fisheries sector10. Information on government transfers and fisheries subsidies11. Information on official development assistance regarding public sector projects related to fisheries andmarine conservation12. Information on the country’s status regarding beneficial ownership transparencyFisheries Transparency Initiative (FiTI), 20185

Transparency and Participation:two complementary pillars of the FiTI Transparency FiTI implementing countries must publishannual FiTI reports according to theRequirements of the FiTI Standard Countries are not expected to havecomplete data for every Requirement fromthe beginning Countries must demonstrate progressiveimprovement over timeParticipation FiTI implementing countries must set up aNational Multi-Stakeholder Group (MSG)composed of representatives from relevantstakeholder groups All groups are equally represented MSG jointly coordinates the FiTI process For each Requirement , the Report mustindicate whether the information is: available? In the public domain? accessible? complete?Fisheries Transparency Initiative (FiTI), 2018Approves the FiTI ReportsMakes recommendations to improvethe published informationContributes to public debates6

Scope of the Fisheries Transparency Initiative (FiTI) The FiTI -The FiTI is not focusses on marine fisheries focussing on inland fisheries focusses on a country’s marinejurisdictional waters focussing on aquaculture demands credible information inthe public domain to managefisheries sustainably supports existing initiatives includes both large-scale andsmall-scale fisheriesFisheries Transparency Initiative (FiTI), 2018 a technology-driven MCS initiative a seafood traceability initiative an advocacy/naming and shaminginitiative7

Expected benefits of the FiTIEnables meaningful participation in fisheries decision-makingEstablishes trust among key stakeholdersImproves cooperation in trade and regional fisheries managementSupports the fight against IUU fishing as well as corruptionEnhances countries’ investment climateFisheries Transparency Initiative (FiTI), 20188

Outlook: The FiTI in the next three yearsFisheries Transparency Initiative (FiTI), 2018 Obtain first FiTI Reports (starting in 2018) Engage 20 countries in the FiTI process Establish international governancestructure Transition the FiTI InternationalSecretariat to Seychelles (April 2019)9

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From intention to FiTI compliantFisheries Transparency Initiative (FiTI), 201812

Getting started: Completing the sign-up steps (Mauritania)StepFiTI Standard Statusrequirement Mauritania1Public CommitmentA.1 2Enabling Environment forStakeholder ParticipationA.2 A.3 FiTI Lead Ministry3FiTI National Lead4FiTI National MultiStakeholder GroupA.4 5FiTI National SecretariatA.5 6WorkplanA.6RemarksWithin the Fisheries MinistryIn validation processSubmission of official candidate application from government ofMauritania to FiTI International Board expected by end of 2018Fisheries Transparency Initiative (FiTI), 201813

Oct 03, 2018 · FiTI Lead Ministry A.3 FiTI National Lead 4 FiTI National Multi-Stakeholder Group A.4 5 FiTI National Secretariat A.5 Within the Fisheries Ministry 6 Workplan A.6 In validation process Submission of official candidate application from government of Mauri