Report of On-site Training/National Workshop on Capacity Building for Coastal Resources Management and Establishment of Marine Fishery Resources Protection Areas in Vietnam

Abstract

On-site Training/National Workshop on Capacity Building for Coastal Resources Management and Establishment of Marine Fishery Resources Protection Areas in Vietnam was co-organized by SEAFDEC and the Ministry of Fisheries in Quang Binh Province from 2 to 4 August 2006. Objectives of the Training/Workshop were: 1. To develop a plan to address/implement a process for establishment of marine fishery resources protection areas (fisheries refugia) by integrating into locally-based fisheries management; 2. To enhance coordination among ongoing agencies in coastal zone to develop common direction for CZM in Vietnam as well as in-country collaborative mechanism to implement/promote fisheries refugia; 3. To develop plan to support future process for integrated LCZM based in Quang Binh experience; 4. To identify capacity building needs and activities including HRD supporting materials, and 5. To assist in developing national strategic plan/direction for HRD in fisheries management.