Pink gold, muddy waters: A Neglect of its traditional fisheries sector could spell jeopardy for Madagascar

Gorez, Beatrice (2000) Pink gold, muddy waters: A Neglect of its traditional fisheries sector could spell jeopardy for Madagascar. Samudra Report (25). pp. 27-30. ISSN 0973 1121

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Abstract

Looked at in terms of its resources, Madagascar is a rich country, with its spices, precious stones and rich fish stocks. Yet, more than half of Malagasies are living below the poverty line, with declining per capita incomes. In recent years, this increased poverty and hunger has encouraged a reverse migration from urban areas, such as Tananarive, to traditional fishing communities. Up to 100,000 Malagasies, men and women, are employed in the traditional fisheries sector, and the numbers are growing. The traditional fisheries sector provides not only employment but also a source of protein to coastal communities, with 70 per cent of the fish protein consumed in Madagascar derived from the sector.

Item Type:	Articles
Class Number:	920.SAM0312
Keywords:	Samudra Report, ICSF, Madagascar, Artisanal Fisheries, Fisheries Agreements, Shrimp, Traditional Fisheries, Fishing Communities
Subjects:	Right to Resources
Depositing User:	Varsha V icsf
Date Deposited:	12 Oct 2021 07:42
Last Modified:	30 Mar 2022 13:41
URI:	http://icsfarchives.net/id/eprint/948

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