The project aimed to play a catalytic role in addressing transboundary concerns to strengthen regional cooperation and support the effective and sustainable management of the Indonesian Seas Large Marine Ecosystem (ISLME). The project was designed to address strategic issues and priorities of the governments of Indonesia and Timor-Leste. Pivoting from initial challenges, the project delivered the Transboundary Diagnostic Analyses and the endorsed Strategic Action Plans (SAP). The project supported an ecosystem approach to fisheries management, strengthened data collection and management mechanisms and enhanced monitoring control and surveillance capacity to combat illegal unreported and unregulated fishing. The consultative approach of the project ensured good engagement of diverse stakeholders. There is potential for sustainability. The evaluation recommended to use the evaluation and good practices from the project to convene stakeholders to work on the critical next steps for SAP and identify the viable resource options. It also recommended to promote SAP to mobilize funding from the GEF or other international agencies while ensuring national budget to sustain SAP activities.
Year Published | |
Joint | No |
Partner/s | N/A |
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Agency Focal Point | Nanae Yabuki |
Focal Point Email | nanae.yabuki@fao.org |
Managed by Independent Evaluation Office | Yes |
Geographic Scope | Regional |
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