The overarching objective of the workshop is to assist CPCs in effectively formatting and reporting fisheries data to the Secretariat in alignment with IOTC data reporting obligations.
During its 19th session, the IOTC Working Party on Data Collection and Statistics (WPDCS19) expressed concern regarding the ongoing issue of non-reporting of fishery data, which continues to significantly impact the quality of stock assessments and management of IOTC species, particularly neritic species and billfish. Consequently, the WPDCS agreed to prioritize improvements by incorporating into its program of work activities that focus on enhancing data collection and reporting, with a specific emphasis on artisanal fisheries. Notably, the WPDCS highlighted the organisation of regional technical workshops involving staff from the CPCs responsible for data collection and reporting as a key strategy to enhance the quality of fisheries statistics submitted to the Secretariat.
The workshop will specifically target CPCs located in the western Indian Ocean region (Comoros, European Union, United Kingdom, I.R. Iran, Kenya, Madagascar, Mozambique, Mauritius, Oman, Seychelles, Somalia, South Africa, and the United Republic of Tanzania) and will be held in Nairobi, Kenya, from May 27th to 30th, 2024. Its primary focus will be on enhancing data reporting to the IOTC through hands-on practical exercises, including:
Nominations should be sent to [email protected] no later than 10 March 2024.
The regional workshop is financially supported by: