Enhancing capacity and capability
Between 2016 and 2023, FAME delivered 131 fisheries and aquaculture topics, that enhance knowledge and skills of more than 8,707 (68% male, 32% female) participants from the region.
new skills and knowledge gained
77% of the participants who responded to the post training survey mentioned they gained new knowledge or skills after attending training courses
relevance of topic to regional capacity gap
68% of the participants who responded to the post training survey mentioned the trainings or courses were relevant to the regional capacity gap
application of new skills and knowledge
67% of the participants who responded to the post training survey mentioned the skills and knowledge gained from the training will be applied at their work place
Resilience and sustainability
Tuna stock in the Pacific at sustainable levels
The most recent stock assessment (SPC 2023) indicated all four targeted tuna species are estimated to be on the healthy and sustainable status as none are considered to be overfished.
Economic growth and job security
Economic contribution from tuna in the Pacific region
Government revenues from license and access fee revenue reached a new record of $550 million in 2019, a year on year increase of 7.5%. Total revenue increase by around 21% between
2015 and 2019.
Our people – enhancing livelihood and food security
Economic contribution from coastal fisheries in the Pacific region
Coastal catch (estimated commercial and subsistence) added over
USD$300 million to GDP in 2014 (Gillet 2016). This suggests that the value to the region of coastal catches is significant, including critical support to food security and enhancing livelihood for coastal communities.
Building trust, partnership, and regional coordination
Funding from our partners enable FAME to continue to serve our members so that fisheries and aquaculture resources of the Pacific region are resilient and managed sustainably for economic growth, food security, cultural and environmental conservation
