National working group for regional trade

SmartFish
Meeting Report
No 053
NATIONAL WORKING GROUP FOR
REGIONAL TRADE STRATEGY
DEVELOPMENT 2
12th September 2012, Mauritius
Prepared by
Erik Hempel
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TABLE OF CONTENT
1.
INTRODUCTION OF PARTICIPANTS ............................................................................................................. 3
2.
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE MEETING .................................................................................... 3
3.
OUTLINE OF THE STRATEGY DOCUMENT................................................................................................. 3
4.
TRADE READINESS ASSESSMENT ............................................................................................................... 4
5.
GAP ANALYSIS ................................................................................................................................................. 4
6.
PROPOSED PROJECTS...................................................................................................................................... 5
7.
FOLLOW-UP PLANS ......................................................................................................................................... 5
8.
ANNEXES ........................................................................................................................................................... 6
ANNEX 1: AGENDA .............................................................................................................................................. 6
ANNEX 2: LIST OF PARTICIPANTS ................................................................................................................... 7
This publication has been produced with the assistance of the European Union. The contents of this
publication are the sole responsibility of the author and can in no way reflect the views of the
European Union.
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Report from
The Second Working Group Meeting
On Developing a National Strategy for Regional Trade
Albion Fisheries Research Station, Mauritius
12th September 2012
1. INTRODUCTION OF PARTICIPANTS
A total of 13 participants were present, representing both the various authorities involved and the private sector.
(See Appendix A for list of participants).
2. BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE MEETING
The countries included in SmartFish are very diverse in their fisheries industries and in their fish trade. Some
countries are big producers and exporters of fish, others are mainly importers, and some have very little trade in
fish at all. To develop a regional fish trade strategy, therefore, becomes very difficult, at least. It is understood that
the preparation of a strictly regional fish trade strategy has some generic value at the level of guiding principles for
rules based trade that can be covered within a broader sector strategy framework, such as the COMESA trade
strategy, or the IOC fisheries strategy, but with such diverse situations in the individual countries, the real work
must start at the national level with the development of national strategies for regional trade.
The purpose of this meeting was to review the draft strategy document for Mauritius, and to draw up a plan for
further work.
3. OUTLINE OF THE STRATEGY DOCUMENT
Mr. Hempel presented a brief outline of the 5th draft of the Strategy Document, which the working group
commented on in discussion.
During the discussion on objectives for regional trade, it was agreed that these should be limited to purely trade
related objectives, namely:
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Food security: securing adequate amounts of food fish for the population at affordable prices; and
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Foreign exchange earnings from seafood exports.
During the discussion on the present situation, a number of inaccuracies where pointed out, specifically with regard
to statistics. It was stated that the statistics use – mainly UN statistics provided by the FAO and ITC (Trade Map) –
did not conform with national statistics. After a lengthy discussion, it was agreed that the a brief study to compare
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national and UN statistics should be undertaken. However, fir present purposes it was also agreed that for the
moment UN statistics would be used as the basis for further analysis.
It was further agreed that the performance of the fisheries sector should be separated into two parts:
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The industrial tuna fishery, serving mainly the processing industry and export markets;
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The domestic artisanal and commercial fisheries, serving mainly to satisfy domestic demand.
It was further pointed out that in the 5th draft, no analysis of the competitive situation was included. To some
extent, this was rectified by introducing a new chapter on Trade Readiness. It was nevertheless felt that
competitiveness aspects should be mentioned more specifically.
In a way, Mauritius is competing on several fronts. On the one hand, the country is competing with Seychelles and
foreign vessels for tuna raw material for the domestic tuna processing industry. On the other hand, one is
competing for consumer fish for the population and for visiting tourists with other markets in the region. But the
tuna processing industry is also competing with the global tuna industry for global tuna markets, particularly the
European market.
With regard to exports, almost 86% of the exports (by value) are destined for the EU. This means that the tuna
processing and exporting industry is in a vulnerable position and needs to diversify its markets. Diversifying
markets probably also means that product diversification is necessary. However, both market and product
diversification implies that one has or can obtain information about product preferences in potential new markets.
Thus market information becomes a necessity.
Domestic consumption amounts to about 30,000 tonnes per year, and is expected to increase to some 46,000 tonnes
by 2030. At the same time, aquaculture production is expected to increase substantially in the same period
(according to Government forecasts), while capture fisheries are not expected to contribute much more than today.
However, these forecasts need a closer scrutiny.
In the section on SWOT analysis, it was agreed to make two separate analyses: one on the tuna industry and one on
the “food security” sector.
4. TRADE READINESS ASSESSMENT
The Trade Advisor presented a Trade Readiness Analysis which helped focus on Mauritius’ competitiveness. It was
agreed to include this as a separate chapter in the Trade Strategy Document.
5. GAP ANALYSIS
It was pointed out that the gap analysis was inaccurate in some respects, and this will be rectified in the next
version of the strategy, with the help of working group members.
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6. PROPOSED PROJECTS
Four projects were proposed in the strategy document, all related directly to regional trade. These projects should
now be prepared in more detail, including realistic costings.
7. FOLLOW-UP PLANS
The work to be done during the period until the next meeting of the Working Group. The work will be coordinated
by the Coordinator (Mr. Satish Hanoomanjee), and all correspondence will go through him.
No specific date for the next meeting of the Working Group was set.
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8. ANNEXES
ANNEX 1: AGENDA
1. Introduction of participants
2. Background and purpose of the meeting
3. Outline of the strategy document
4. Specification of objectives
5. Status quo
6. Trade readiness assessment
7. Gap analysis
8. Plans for follow-up
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ANNEX 2: LIST OF PARTICIPANTS
1. Name:Parmananand Daby
Function:Principal Technical Officer for
import and export permits
Min/Org:Ministry of Fisheries
Address: Country:Lic Building ,John
Kennedy Street, Port Louis
Tel :208 6100
Fax:2087998
Email :[email protected]
6. Name:Mira Hubungs (Mrs)
Function:Divisional Scientific Officer
Min/Org:Albion Fisheries Research Centre
Address: 4th Floor ,LIC Bldg ,John Kennedy
street, Port Louis.
Country:Mauritius
Tel: 238 4100,238 4829
Fax: 238 4184
Email:[email protected]
2. Name :Veronique Garrioch
Function:Consultant
Min/Org:IBL Seafood
Address:Mosque Road, Cap Malheureux
Country:Mauritius
Tel :206 6800
Mob:7080138
Email:[email protected]
7. Name:Shakeel Jaulim
Function:Investment Executive
Min/Org:Board of Investment
Address:One Cathedral Square, Jules
Koenig st., Port Louis
Country:Mauritius
Tel:203 3800
Fax:
Email:[email protected]
3. Name:Danielle Wong
Function:Director
Min/Org:MEXA
Address:
Country:Mauritius
Tel :2085216
Fax:2121853
Email:[email protected]
4. Name:Marie Dorine Sin Fai Lam
Function:Industrial Analyst
Min/Org:Ministry of Industry , Commerce
& Commerce Protection
Address:Air Mauritius Bldg, Port Louis
Country:Mauritius
Tel :210 7100
Fax:211 0855
Email :[email protected]
5. Name:Mandusha Rambaccussing
Function:Trade Policy Analyst
Min/Org:Ministry of Foreign affairs,
Regional Integrates and International Track
Address:3rd Floor ,Fooks House, Port Louis
Country:Mauritius
Tel :213 8242
Fax:2126368
Email :[email protected]
8. Name:Dharmen Nandek
Function:
Min/Org:VAL Farm
Address:La Chaumiere St., La Ferm,
Bambous
Country:Mauritius
Tel: 252 4242
Fax: 425 5270
Email:
9. Name:Jean-Luc Douady
Function:Quality Assurance Manager
Min/Org:Princes Tuna (Mauritius) Limited
Address:P.O. Box 131, Port Louis
Country:Mauritius
Tel: 206 9000
Mob: 250 8329
Fax: 249 2300
Email: [email protected]
10. Name:D. Mauree
Function:Director of Fisheries
Min/Org:Fisheries Division
Address:51 Societe
Country:Mauritius
Tel: 211 2479
Fax: 208 1929
Email: [email protected]
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11. Name: Mira D. Harbungs
Function: Divisional Scientific Officer
Min/Org: Ministry of Fisheries
Address: 4th Level, LIC Building, John
Kennedy Street, Port Louis
Country: Mauritius
Tel: +230 238 4100 / +230 777 7718
Fax: na
E-mail: [email protected]
12. Name: Chris Short
Function: KE3
Min/Org: SmarFish Programme, IOC
Address: Ebene
Country: Mauritius
Tel: +230 250 7180
Fax: na
E-mail: [email protected]
13. Name:Erik Hempel
Function: Trade Advisor
Min/Org: SmartFish
Address: Grefsenveien 19, 0482 Oslo
Country: Norway
Tel: +47 9084 1124
Fax: na
Email: [email protected]
14. Name:Satish Hanoomanjee
Function: Strategy Coordinator
Min/Org: SmartFish
Address: Curepipe
Country: Mauritius
Tel: +230 713 2710
Fax: na
Email: [email protected]
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SMARTFISH MEETING REPORTS
List of Publications
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Description meeting
Regional Trade Strategy Development Workshop; 26th – 28th July 2011, Zambia
Dagaa Value-Chain Study Workshop; 25th – 26th August 2011, Tanzania
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Implementation of EAC SPS measures and procedures VOL III workshop; 31st August – 2nd September 2011, Tanzania
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Laws, MCS capacity and fisheries governance consultations; 27th – 30th September 2011, Mauritius
Development of MCS Action for Lake Victoria Held; 5-7 october 2011, Uganda
MCS training module development workshop, 10th – 14th October 2011, Kenya
Regional fish trade strategy development workshop; 17th – 19th October 2011, Uganda
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Indian Ocean tuna operators association meeting on Eco certification; 21st – 22nd October 2011,
Mauritius
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MCS operational training workshop to combat IUU in lake Victoria ; 24th November–1st December
2011, Tanzania
Meeting to finalize updating of the EAC SPS VOL III; 5th – 7th December 2011, Tanzania
EU grant application workshop for joint fisheries surveillance ; 5th to 9th december 2011Tanzania
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EU grant application for joint fisheries patrol workshop ; 14th – 15th December 2011, Mauritius
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Tanzania joint committee meeting for grant application for joint fisheries surveillance ; 9th – 11th
January 2012, Tanzania
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Regional meeting to prepare a popular version of Dagaa processing and marketing manual ; 17th –
20th January 2012, Zambia
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Atelier de formation sur la gouvernance des pêches maritimes dans la région AOA-OI ; 31st january–2nd february 2012, Madagascar
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Experts meeting to update and improve EAC SPS VOL III fish and fisheries ; 6th to 10th February
2012,
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Experts meeting to update and improve EAC SPS VOL III fish and fisheries ; 6th to 10th February
2012,
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Developing and Managing Small-Scale Freshwater Aqua-Businesses in Zimbabwe, 20 – 24th February 2012
Joint operational workshop ; February 2012, Uganda
Atelier de formation sur la gouvernance des pêches maritimes ; Avril 2012, Djibouti
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Quality & hygiene training of trainers and border inspectors training ; 9th – 23th April 2012, Uganda
and Zambia
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Quality & hygiene training of trainers and border inspectors training ; 9th – 23th April 2012, Uganda
and Zambia
Rwanda TOT in fish handling, hygiene and processing; February and April 2012
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Appui dans l’amélioration du cadre de gouvernance pour une gestion durable et responsable des
pêches maritimes ; 24 – 26 Avril 2012, Madagascar
Regional Workshop on MPAs as a potential management tool for sustainable fisheries in the Southwest Indian Ocean ; 11-13 June 2012 Mauritius
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Training workshop on governance in marine fisheries in the ESA-IO region ; 11th – 14th June 2012,
Kenya
Report on the training workshop for senior managers ; 5-7 June 2012 Mombasa
Workshop on grant application for joint fisheries patrol ; 10th - 11th April 2012, Burundi
Coordination meeting for IOTC session and committee meetings 14th April 2012, Mauritius
SmartFish trade event report ; 26th – 27th April 2012, Zambia
Developing and Managing Small-Scale Freshwater Aqua-Businesses; 5 – 9th March 2012 Zambia
Joint operational training feedback report: 07 - 25 may 2012, kenya
Mission and trip report to Entebbe ; 12 – 16 February 2012, Uganda
National working group for regional trade strategy development 1 ; 18th-21th March 2012, Zimbabwe
Burundi TOT in fish handling, hygiene and processing ; February and March 2012, Burundi
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Working group for the development of a national strategy for regional fish trade ; 17th – 18th April
2012, Uganda
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Working group for the development of a national strategy for regional fish trade ; 24th – 25th April
2012, Malawi
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First working group meeting on developing a national strategy for regional trade ; 02 – 03 May
2012, Mauritius
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First working group meeting on developing a national strategy for regional trade; 08th – 9th May
2012, Zambia
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TOT in fish handling, quality and processing-implementation of the training . July 2012, Democratic
Republic of the Congo
National working group for regional trade strategy development ; 4th – 5th June 2012, Zimbabwe
Training for fish quality improvement: training of trainers ; June 2012, Zambia and Zimbabwe
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Third meeting of the working group for the development of a national strategy for regional fish trade
; 12th – 13th June 2012, Uganda
Regional Working Group for Developing Border Inspectors' Guide, 11th - 15th June 2012, Kenya
Regional training course in the investigation and prosecution ; 11th – 22th June 2012, Tanzania
Community based MCS – anti blast fishing training . 25th June – 5th July 2012, Tanzania
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U.N. agreement on port state measures to prevent, deter and eliminate illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing . 16th – 20th July 2012, Tanzania
CCAMLR workshop on illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing . July 2012, South Africa
Joint operational training feedback report: 07 - 23 august 2012, Tanzania
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Second working group meeting on developing a national strategy for regional trade ; 21th – 22th
June 2012, Zambia
Training for fish quality improvement: training of trainers workshop ; July 2012, Tanzania
Joint operational training feedback report ; 18th June – 06th July 2012, Uganda
MCS training ; 9th – 27th July 2012, Tanzania
National Working Group for Regional Trade Strategy Development 2, Mauritius
National Working Group for Regional Trade Strategy Development 2, Malawi
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La bonne gouvernance et la bonne gestion des pêches et
de l'aquaculture permettent d'améliorer la contribution
du secteur à la sécurité alimentaire, au développement
social, à la croissance économique et au commerce
régional ; ceci en assurant par ailleurs une protection
renforcée des ressources halieutiques et de leurs
écosystèmes.
La Commission de l'Océan Indien (COI) ainsi que la
COMESA (Common Market for Eastern and Southern
Africa), l'EAC (East African Community) et l'IGAD
(Inter-Governmental Authority on Development) ont
développé des stratégies à cette fin et se sont engagés à
promouvoir la pêche et l'aquaculture responsable.
SmartFish supporte la mise en œuvre de ces stratégies
régionales en mettant l'accent sur le renforcement des
capacités et des interventions connexes visant à :
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la mise en œuvre d’un développement et d’une
gestion durables des pêcheries;
By improving the governance and management of our
fisheries and aquaculture development, we can also
improve food security, social benefits, regional trade
and increase economic growth, while also ensuring
that we protect our fisheries resources and their
ecosystems.
The Indian Ocean Commission (IOC), the Common
Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA),
the East African Community (EAC) and the InterGovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD)
have developed strategies to that effect and
committed to regional approaches to the promotion of
responsible fisheries and aquaculture.
SmartFish is supporting the implementation of these
regional fisheries strategies, through capacity
building and related interventions aimed specifically
at:
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implementing sustainable regional fisheries
management and development;
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le développement d’un suivi-contrôlesurveillance efficace pour les ressources
halieutiques transfrontalières;
initiating a governance framework for
sustainable regional fisheries;
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developing effective monitoring, control and
surveillance for trans boundary fisheries
resources;
le développement de stratégies commerciales
régionales et la mise en œuvre d’initiatives
commerciales;
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developing regional trade strategies and
implementing regional trade initiatives;
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contributing to food security through the
reduction of post-harvest losses and
diversification.
le lancement d’un cadre de gouvernance pour
les pêcheries durables dans la région;
l’amélioration de la sécurité alimentaire à
travers la réduction des pertes post-capture et la
diversification.
SmartFish est financé par l'Union Européenne dans le
cadre du 10ème Fond Européen de Développement.
SmartFish is financed by the European Union under
the 10th European Development Fund.
SmartFish est mis en œuvre par la COI en partenariat
avec la COMESA, l'EAC et l'IGAD et en collaboration
avec la SADC. Une collaboration étroite a également
été développée avec les organisations régionales de
pêche de la région. L'assistance technique est fournie
par la FAO et le consortium Agrotec SpA.
SmartFish is implemented by the IOC in partnership
with the COMESA, EAC, and IGAD and in
collaboration with SADC. An effective collaboration
with all relevant regional fisheries organisations has
also been established. Technical support is provided
by Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the
Agrotec SpA consortium.
Contact:
Indian Ocean Commission-SmartFish Programme
5th floor, Blue Tower – P.O. Box 7, Ebène, Mauritius
Tel: (+230) 402 6100
Fax: (+230) 406 7933
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