Through support to Sustainable Coastal Fisheries implemented directly by the Myanmar Department of Fisheries, Denmark is supporting the development of policy, capacity and practices in co-management of marine and coastal fisheries resources. The Danish grant of DKK 66 million (approximately USD 10 million) will help improve value chains within the fish processing and trade sectors and contribute to creating employment and improved livelihoods for local fisheries communities.
Progress reports
14.7
By 2030, increase the economic benefits to Small Island developing States and least developed countries from the sustainable use of marine resources, including through sustainable management of fisheries, aquaculture and tourism
Type of commitment
Economic benefits from sustainable fisheries
2020
Improve value chains within the fish processing and trade sectors and contribute to creating employment and improved livelihoods for local fisheries communities
Financing (in USD)
10,000,000 USD
Basic information
Time-frame: 2016 - 2020
Partners
Myanmar Department of Fisheries
Ocean Basins
Indian Ocean
Beneficiary countries
Myanmar
Other beneficaries
Contact information
Henning Nhr, Development Counsellor , Hennoh@um.dk, Copenhagen, Denmark
2020
Myanmar
